Liverpool sit top of the Premier League with a perfect record, but today they travel to Selhurst Park to face the only other unbeaten side left this season — Crystal Palace. The Eagles are flying high under Oliver Glasner and haven’t lost in their first five games, their best start to a campaign since 1990-91.
For Liverpool, it’s about making a statement. Only Chelsea (2005-06) and Man City (2023-24) have ever started with six straight wins and gone on to win the league. Arne Slot’s men keep pace with history, or will Palace prove they’re not just a good start but genuine challengers?
This isn’t just top vs fifth — it’s unbeaten vs unbeaten, and Selhurst Park is about to be bouncing.
Things to Watch Out For
- Palace’s struggles vs Liverpool: The Eagles have only won one of their last 18 league meetings with the Reds, losing 13. Selhurst has been a happy hunting ground for Arne Slot’s men.
- Liverpool’s unbeaten streak: Nine wins and one draw in their last 10 against Palace — their longest ongoing unbeaten run away to any side in the league.
- Unbeaten clash: This is the Premier League’s only game this season between two sides yet to taste defeat. Four of the last five times this has happened late into a campaign, it’s ended in a draw.
- Palace’s flying start: First time they’ve started a top-flight season unbeaten in five since 1990-91, when they finished third. Can they dream of Europe again?
- Liverpool chasing history: A win here would make it six straight to start the season. Only two reigning champions have ever done it — Chelsea 05/06 and City last season.
Predicted Lineups
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1):
Henderson; Andersen, Guehi, Richards; Ward, Lerma, Doucoure, Mitchell; Eze, Olise; Mateta.
Liverpool (4-3-3):
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Quansah, Robertson; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Salah, Núñez, Diaz.
Prediction
Palace look solid, but Liverpool’s momentum and history in this fixture can’t be ignored. Expect a feisty battle, Selhurst Park to make it difficult, but the Reds to edge it.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool
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