Jürgen Klopp picked up his first Premier League win as Liverpool manager away at Stamford Bridge last weekend, as they came from behind to beat Chelsea 3-1. They'll look to build on that success at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday and record what would be their fourth straight victory in all competitions. Despite their early season struggles under Brendan Rodgers, Liverpool are only four points adrift of the Champions League spots, and still have everything to play for.
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Liverpool will look to record consecutive Premier League wins for the first time since August when Crystal Palace visit Anfield on Sunday.
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However, they certainly shouldn't be expecting Palace to give them an easy ride. Alan Pardew's side are winless in their last four in all competitions, but find themselves only a point further back in the table. They held Manchester United to a goalless draw at Selhurst Park last weekend, with a display of impressive defensive organisation and discipline. They may not be the flashiest team in the league, but they're certainly capable of pulling off an upset at Anfield.
Key player: Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool)
Philippe Coutinho's tendency to blow hot and cold has made him one of the most frustrating players in the Premier League. He's clearly a great talent, but doesn't show his top form often enough to establish himself among the very best. After he scored twice in Liverpool's win over Chelsea last weekend, Klopp will certainly be hoping that the Brazilian midfielder can show some uncharacteristic consistency with another decisive showing on Sunday.
Recent history
The recent history between these sides has been surprisingly tilted in favour of the Londoners. Crystal Palace have won four of their last seven meetings (including a 3-1 win on their last visit to Anfield in May), with Liverpool winning only twice in the same period. However, before Palace’s win at home to Liverpool in 2005, you have to go all the way back to 1991 to see the last time the Eagles got one over on the Merseysiders.
Liverpool injuries and suspensions
Out: Jon Flanagan, Daniel Sturridge, Joe Gomez, Danny Ings (knee); Jordan Henderson (foot); Jordan Rossiter, Kolo Touré (hamstring). In doubt: None.
Crystal Palace injuries and suspensions
Out: Kwesi Appiah (knee); Marouane Chamakh (hamstring). In doubt: Connor Wickham (calf); Pape Souaré, Lee Chung-Yong (knock).
Liverpool still have several absentees through injury, with the most important being Henderson and Sturridge. Gomez and Ings have recently been ruled out with serious long-term knee problems.
Crystal Palace's only definite absentees are Appiah and Chamakh, though they're likely to be joined on the sidelines by Wickham, Souaré and Lee.
Match date/time: Sun., Nov. 8, 11 a.m. ET, 4 p.m. local
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England
TV: Directv (US); Sportsnet regional networks (Canada)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (US); Sportsnet World Now (Canada)
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