Liverpool's poor start to the season was made even worse by two straight defeats prior to the international break, with Brendan Rodgers' side going down to Newcastle United before being beaten by league leaders Chelsea at Anfield. The Reds are now in the bottom half of the table, 15 points adrift of the Blues in the Premier League table. They need to turn things around, and quickly.
Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch the EPL online
Liverpool should finally bounce back to winning ways away at Crystal Palace this weekend.
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Fortunately, they have as good a chance of beating Crystal Palace this weekend as they would anyone in the division. Neil Warnock's side are in freefall at present, and only goal difference keeps the Eagles above the relegation zone. If Liverpool fail to make the most of this opportunity to turn their fortunes, they really would hit crisis point.
Key player - Mario Balotelli (Liverpool)
Liverpool's best player and strike star Daniel Sturridge looked set to make his return from a thigh injury this weekend, but he's suffered a recurrence of the problem and so faces even longer on the sidelines. That means Mario Balotelli will keep his spot up top. The former AC Milan man hasn't scored in nine Premier League appearances this season, and a goal is long overdue.
Key matchup - Wilfried Zaha vs. Alberto Moreno
However, though Crystal Palace are struggling in the league, they're not without dangermen. Chief among them is Manchester United loanee winger Wilfried Zaha, who will be looking to use his pace and trickery to surge past Liverpool's notoriously attack-minded full-back Alberto Moreno.
Crystal Palace injuries and suspensions
Out: None. In doubt: James McArthur (calf).
Liverpool injuries and suspensions
Out: Jon Flanagan (knee), Mamadou Sakho (thigh), Suso (groin), Daniel Sturridge (thigh). In doubt: Jordan Henderson (hamstring), José Enrique (knee), Emre Can (ankle).
Palace’s only real injury concern is midfielder James McArthur, who is doubtful with a calf problem. Liverpool’s injury is rather longer, with defenders Jon Flanagan and Mamadou Sakho, midfielder Suso and striker Daniel Sturridge unavailable. Jordan Henderson, José Enrique and Emre Can are all doubtful.
Match Date/Time: Sunday, 1:30 p.m. local, 8:30 a.m. ET
Venue: Selhurst Park, London, England
TV: CNBC (U.S.), Sportsnet World (Canada), Sky Sports 1/HD (U.K.)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S.), Sportsnet World Now (Canada), Sky Go (U.K.)
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