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Crystal Palace host Liverpool in Saturday’s early Premier League kick off with manager Roy Hodgson under growing pressure to turn around the Eagles floundering form.
Palace were booed off the pitch during their 2-0 midweek defeat to Bournemouth at Selhurst Park in what was a fourth successive league game without a win. Supporters were further incensed after Hodgson suggested they had been “spoilt” by the club’s long spell in the top-flight.
Liverpool, meanwhile, overcame a stubborn Sheffield United to record a 2-0 victory of their own thanks to goals from Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai. Jurgen Klopp’s side are two points behind Arsenal in the table and will jump ahead of the Gunners into top spot should they emerge victorious in London.
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Alisson set to return
Some good news for Liverpool fans! It appears that Alisson may be returning to action today – much earlier than expected after suffering an injury against Man City.
Could he even be starting against Palace? A statement released by Liverpool just now suggests so.
“Alisson Becker returns to Liverpool’s matchday squad for today’s encounter with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park,” read the statement. “The goalkeeper comes back into contention after missing the Reds’ last three matches due to an injury sustained at Manchester City on November 25.
“Full team news will be released at 11.30am GMT.”
Early team news
So, what are we expecting team news-wise from both sides? Teams should be announced in about 15 minutes’ time remember.
Crystal Palace are likely to be without Tyrick Mitchell after the full-back suffered a hip injury in the Bournemouth defeat. Eberechi Eze is also expected to remain absent as he battles an ankle problem, while it is feared that Cheick Doucoure could miss the remainder of the campaign.
Jurgen Klopp endured a major blow in last weekend’s defeat to Fulham as Joel Matip suffered a serious knee injury. The Liverpool manager confirmed on Wednesday that Matip would miss the rest of the season after rupturing his ACL. Alexis Mac Allister is also a doubt after suffering a bad cut against Sheffield United. Diogo Jota remains sidelined.
When is Crystal Palace vs Liverpool and how can I watch it?
When is Crystal Palace vs Liverpool?
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool is due to kick off at 12.30pm GMT on Saturday 9 December at Selhurst Park.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 11am GMT. Subscribers can stream the action via discovery+.
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Is Crystal Palace v Liverpool on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Premier League fixture
Roy Hodgson will be hoping a visit from Liverpool can spark his side back into life as pressure grows on the Crystal Palace manager.
Home fans reacted with anger after a 2-0 midweek defeat to Bournemouth at Selhurst Park, with supporters further riled after Hodgson suggested they had been “spoilt” by the London club’s long spell in the Premier League.
Liverpool were not at their absolute best in their own midweek business, but overcame Sheffield United thanks to goals from Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai.
It leaves Jurgen Klopp’s side two points back from Arsenal at the top of the league entering this weekend’s fixtures.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Crystal Palace v Liverpool LIVE: Latest Premier League updates
Liverpool can move to the top of the table with a victory over the Eagles
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool
Welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Crystal Palace vs Liverpool from the Premier League.
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds will look to keep their title tilt on track by taking care of business against a Palace side who are starting to slip down the table, with the pressure growing on boss Roy Hodgson.
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