Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Prediction and betting tips - Premier League preview, Pre-match press conference

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Prediction and betting tips - Premier League preview, Pre-match press conference

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Selhurst Park
Monday 20th August
8:00pm

This fixture used to be one hell of a weird one, Palace wins at Anfield and Liverpool wins at Selhurst, but a whole lot has changed now, Liverpool are a lot stronger and will beat anyone anywhere.

Crystal Palace were the surprise survivors of last season, zero points from a possible 21 and didn’t even score a single goal, they rallied under Roy Hodgson and survived, they beat Fulham last weekend and kept a clean sheet, massive improvement, the team can fly now, but will the sky contain them against the likes of Salah, Mane, and Firminho?

Liverpool dusted West Ham last weekend, top of the league and they want it to stay that way, their former players, Sakho and Benteke would be waiting for them, it would be fun.

Jurgen Klopp again must be reminded he has no excuse, he wanted a goalkeeper, he has Alisson, he wanted a proven defender, he has Fabinho, he wants a mobile midfielder, he has Naby Keita who would storm the premier league this season as evident in his debut display.

The fear of Liverpool could be the beginning of wisdom.

Verdict: Liverpool to win

Team news

New signing Max Meyer could make his Crystal Palace debut against Liverpool after fighting for full match fitness.

No frsh injury concerns for Roy Hodson.

Liverpool could name Joel Matip and Fabinho in the match day sqaud.

Pre-match press conference and videos

Crystal Palace

Roy: Zaha's new deal quashes any speculation over his long-term future. We're very happy with him - he's well liked as a person and a player. Has a "talismanic quality" to him.

Watch it live!
▪ Official #CPFC 🦅 app 📱
▪ https://t.co/TTogt6KZzQ 💻 pic.twitter.com/ijtuuZpNlL

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) August 17, 2018

Roy: Of course you look at the attacking threat they pose [in preparation]. We know where their strengths lie, but knowing it & stopping it are different things. We're at home & have strengths of our own.

Watch it live!
▪ Official #CPFC 🦅 app 📱
▪ https://t.co/TTogt6KZzQ 💻 pic.twitter.com/LjpiomT4Jz

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) August 17, 2018

Liverpool

Klopp on #LFC's development: “It’s getting better and better, which is a good thing because we are still in the process and we have to develop. There is a lot of space for us to improve in all departments.” pic.twitter.com/nEhWE8agSH

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 17, 2018

Klopp on #LFC’s front three: “I don’t think they are bothered about a specific number of goals [scored], they only want to win football games. They like the way we play and they get the benefit of it, and give a lot back to the team with their defensive work.” pic.twitter.com/7g3tu2qznd

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 17, 2018

Klopp on Joe Gomez: “I was never in doubt about Joe and his ability to play as a centre-back, but he needed time. With Virgil, they have a very good understanding and on a personal level too.” pic.twitter.com/Emr4lLnDJU

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 17, 2018

Klopp on Joel Matip fitness latest: “Joel will hopefully be able to be in the squad on Monday.” pic.twitter.com/5KdNt4N5qb

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 17, 2018