Back from an important midweek win in Europe but still working out some kinks, Liverpool make a stop in the English capital to visit Crystal Palace in Premier League action on Saturday.
The Reds are featured in the early kickoff of the day, with Arne Slot admitting his side was fortunate to emerge from their trip to Italy as victors. When asked if he was "delighted" with the midweek win over Bologna, he said it was an "overall good result, but I wouldn't use the word 'delighted' myself today".
One player who represents an exception to that rule is Mohamed Salah, who has been an explosive presence for Liverpool to start the season. His four goals and four assists in Premier League play have the Reds sitting at the summit of the top-flight standings, with 15 of a possible 18 points through the first six matches.
Palace, meanwhile, have not lived up to the lofty expectations for this season, as the losses of Michael Olise and Joachim Andersen have been felt more than anticipated. They have yet to win and dropped a 2-1 result at Everton last time out, putting pressure on Oliver Glasner.
Get the latest team news and predicted lineups below.
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Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool lineups, predicted starting 11, team news
Crystal Palace are without USA international Chris Richards who has cropped up with a hamstring injury and will be sidelined a few weeks, missing the upcoming international break under new coach Mauricio Pochettino in the process.
Jefferson Lerma has returned to full fitness, and Matheus Franca seems to have made himself available as well, but Cheick Doucoure has gone down with a toe injury and will be missing at least through the international break.
Crystal Palace predicted XI (3-4-3, right to left): Henderson (GK) — Lacroix, Guehi, Lerma — Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell — Nketiah, Mateta, Eze
Injured: Richards, Doucoure, Riad
Suspended: None
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New Liverpool boss Slot has been keen to rotate the side when given the chance, and having played on the road in the Champions League on Wednesday, he may do so again here, so it's somewhat difficult to predict who will keep their place and who could drop out.
Darwin Nunez has struggled up front and has been outshone by Diogo Jota, with the latter potentially reclaiming his place up front after the Uruguayan fired a blank in Italy. Cody Gakpo could also enter the fray, while Curtis Jones is an option as well if a midfielder needs rest.
The only absences due to injury are Harvey Elliott who is rehabbing a broken foot, and Federico Chiesa who picked up a knock and needs recovery.
Liverpool predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai — Diaz, Jota, Salah.
Injured: Elliott, Chiesa
Suspended: None
What time does Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Selhurst Park in London, United Kingdom and kicks off on Saturday, October 5 at 12:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major global territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA/Canada | Sat, Oct. 5 | 7:30 a.m. ET |
| Australia | Sat, Oct. 5 | 9:30 p.m. AEST |
| UK | Sat, Oct. 5 | 12:30 p.m. BST |
| India | Sat, Oct. 5 | 5 p.m. IST |
