Liverpool are set to
face Crystal Palace today in an early Premier League game.
Kick-off:
13:30 GMT
Venue:
Selhurst Park
Referee:
Jonathan
Moss
Crystal Palace were the
side that ended Liverpool chances last year for the Premier League title. They
were down to three goals and managed to equalize the score within the last 10
minutes. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers will be hoping to take a revenge today.
Team
News:
Home side have welcomed
their skipper Mile Jedinak for today’s clash. He missed the last game against Manchester
United due to suspension. While James McArthur is a doubt with a calf injury.
Striker Kevin Doyle has also returned from groin problem and is available
today.
Meanwhile for Liverpool, striker Daniel
Sturridge who is currently out with his third injury of the season is expected
to be back New Year. While Mario Balotelli who suffered a hamstring problem while
on international duty is expected to start along with Rickie Lambert.
England midfielder Jordan
Henderson will also start after being rested by Roy Hodgson against Scotland
few days ago.
Stats:
- Liverpool have not won a game since 25th October.
- Crystal Palace have not won game since 27th September.
- Liverpool have managed a single clean sheet in their last nine Premier League away matches.
- 57 percent of goals for Crystal Palace are scored from set pieces.
- Liverpool have failed to recover even a single point from a losing position so far in the Premier League.
Prediction:
Crystal Palace 1 – 2 Liverpool, the Reds are set to
face another test.
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