Crystal Palace take on table-toppers Liverpool for their Premier League fixture at Selhurst Park, London, on Saturday, October 5.
The hosts come into the game on the back of a 2-1 loss to struggling Everton last weekend and are currently placed 18th in the league table, with three draws and as many losses to their name.
Meanwhile Liverpool are at the top of the table with five wins and a loss from their six matches. They come into the match after beating Bologna 2-0 in the mid-week Champions League fixture.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: USA Network
Live stream: Fubo, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App
This match is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network in the United States. Streaming options are available on Fubo, nbcsports.com and NBC Sports App.
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What time does Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Selhurst Park in London, England and kicks off on Saturday, October 5 at 12:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat., Oct 5 | 7:30 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat., Oct 5 | 6:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat., Oct 5 | 5:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat., Oct 5 | 4:30 a.m. |
Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool lineups, team news
Crystal Palace will be without the injured trio of Chadi Riad, Christopher Richards and Cheick Doucoure.
On the bright side, Brazilian forward Matheus Franca has recovered from a broken rib but will likely start on the bench.
Crystal Palace predicted XI (3-4-3, right to left): Henderson (GK) — Lerma, Guehi, Lacroix — Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell — Nketiah, Mateta, Eze.
Injured: Riad, Richards, Doucoure
Suspended: —
Liverpool will travel to London without Harvey Elliott, who is recovering from a fractured foot. The visitors will also be sweating over the fitness of Federico Chiesa, who is doubtful for the trip to Selhurst Park.
The Reds however, will have Darwin Nunez available after his return from illness, while Diogo Jota and Andy Robertson also recovered in time for the win over Bologna.
Liverpool predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Alisson — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz — Jota.
Injured: Elliott, Chiesa (doubtful)
Suspended: —
Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool prediction
Liverpool may face a touch of fatigue after their mid-week Champions League match, but Arne Slot's team has plenty of firepower in the ranks.
In this clash between the table toppers and struggling hosts, Liverpool are likely to pick up the three points.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 0-2 Liverpool
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, October 5
- Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool (7:30 a.m.)
- Arsenal vs Southampton (10:00 a.m.)
- Brentford vs. Wolves (10:00 a.m.)
- Leicester vs. Bournemouth (10:00 a.m.)
- Man City vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m.)
- West Ham vs. Ipswich (10:00 a.m.)
- Everton vs. Newcastle (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, October 6
- Aston Villa vs. Man Utd (9:00 a.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Nottingham Forest (9:00 a.m.)
- Brighton vs. Tottenham Hotspur (11:30 a.m.)
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