Liverpool vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Slot names attacking XI, updates from Anfield and fan protests
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLIVEUpdated 5 mins agoThe Reds host Palace looking to take a huge step towards securing a top-five finish in the Premier League - stay on top of the latest from Anfield via our live blogLiverpool vs Crystal Palace live blog.Liverpool hosts Crystal Palace on Saturday looking to go eight points clear of sixth-place Brighton in the Premier League table.Consecutive league wins has strengthened the Reds' position in the table, alongside Chelsea's recent implosion.But Saturday's game will not be straightforward against a Palace side that has lost just once in the last six league matches and is buoyed by the upcoming European semi-final in midweek.The Eagles have also beaten Liverpool three times already this season.For the Reds, there's interest to see whether Alisson is involved after Arne Slot said in Friday's press conference that he could be back from a hamstring injury. Should he miss out, Liverpool will be forced to turn to third-choice Freddie Woodman given Giorgi Mamardashvili is absent through injury.Follow the latest from Anfield via our live matchday blog...Today13:49 BSTCrystal Palace XI Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Johnson, Sarr, MatetaToday13:47 BSTLiverpool XIWoodman, Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Wirtz, Gakpo, Isak and SalahToday13:39 BSTHow to watch the game in the USDue to the 3pm blackout, the game isn't televised in the UK.
It remains to be seen whether Freddie Woodman will make his first Premier League start for the Reds or whether Alisson has managed to return to full fitness. Though Slot admitted Palace may have come "too soon" for the BrazilianToday12:40 BSTSurely not?A win for Palace today would see the Eagles record a fourth win over Liverpool this season.
Oliver Glasner side won the reverse league fixture and also triumphed in the Community Shield and the Carabao Cup.Today12:40 BSTThe race for top fiveLiverpool in fifth sits five points clear of Brighton, who has played a game extra. So a win for the Reds today will see them move eight points clear in the race for the the Champions League places.Today12:40 BSTWelcome to AnfieldIt's a gloriously sunny afternoon here in Merseyside as the Reds prepare for what could prove to be a pivotal day in the race for the Champions League places.