LIVERPOOL welcome Crystal Palace to Anfield as they look to move one step closer to the Premier League title.
Jurgen Klopp’s men are on the cusp of a firs top-flight crown since 1990, but were held to a 0-0 draw by Merseyside rivals Everton in their first post-lockdown game.
Liverpool are closing in on the Premier League titleCredit: REUTERS
Palace meanwhile are enjoying a terrific run of four Premier league wins on the spin, which has propelled them into the top-half of the table.
They were the last league team to beat Liverpool at this ground way back in April 2017 and are eyeing an unlikely European push.
Luka Milivojevic opened the scoring after just 12 minutes against BournemouthCredit: Reuters
When is Liverpool vs Crystal Palace?
- This Premier League clash is part of a bumper midweek schedule on Wednesday, June 24.
- Kick-off at an empty Anfield is at 8.15pm.
- When Palace last visited this ground, the sides played out an epic 4-3 thriller.
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
- You can catch all of the action live on Sky Sports Main Event (crowd noise) and Sky Sports Premier League (no crowd noise).
- For those of you with 4K capability, Sky will also show this game on their Ultra HD channel.
- Coverage begins at 7.45pm, following the clash between Man Utd and Sheffield United.
- If you want to watch but don’t have a Sky subscription, grab a NOW TV pass from just £9.99 to stream on your mobile, tablet, games console or laptop.
Wilfried Zaha’s future at the club is still up for speculation
What is the team news?
With a packed fixture list coming up, Klopp is expected to rotate his side again as they look to take another step towards the title.
Mo Salah and Andy Robertson are set to return after missing the derby, but James Milner limped off before half-time in the 0-0 stalemate.
Joel Matip is a big doubt after also picking up a knock, while Xherdan Shaqiri remains out.
Palace will be without Jeffrey Sclupp, Martin Kelly and James Tomkins through injury.
But former Reds boss Hodgson could go with the same side which beat Bournemouth after an impressive display.
Stat attack
- Of Liverpool’s 27 PL wins this season, fourteen have come by a one-goal margin.
- Anfield is the league’s most goal-friendly venue, with an average of 3.47 total goals per game.
- Palace are currently the division’s most in-form side after four straight league wins.
- Jordan Ayew is on a three-game scoring streak, with two of those goal coming before half-time.
Match odds
- Liverpool to win – 1/4
- Draw at Anfield – 9/2
- Crystal Palace victory – 12/1
- Over 2.5 goals – 8/13
- Mane to score – 21/20
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
