Liverpool desperately needs three points against Crystal Palace to keep their dream of winning the Premier League alive.


Crystal Palace v Liverpool
Premier League Round 37
Selhurst Park
05-05-2014 @ 20.00 UK









How are the two teams form?

Crystal Palace saw an end to their five consecutive win streak against Manchester City last week, but their impressing late-season form have already saved them another season in the best English company. 

Liverpool, also saw an end to their winning streak when Chelsea took a win at Anfield Road last week, and lost some vital points in the trophy battle.

Historically, Crystal Palace have an overtake against Liverpool with four victories and one draw in the last ten meetings.

What are the probable line-up?

Crystal Palace currently have an injury free squad while Liverpool are without Sebastian Coates and Enrique due to injuries. At the same time, Daniel Sturridge is rated doubtful and Jordan Henderson is out with a ban.

Speroni

Mariappa - Dann - Delaney - Ward

Puncheon - Jedinak - Dikgacoi - Bolasie

Ledley

Jerome
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Suárez - Sturridge

Sterling

Coutinho - Allen

Gerrard

Flanagan - Sakho - Skrtel - Johnson

Mignolet

What to expect from this match?

Liverpool is in need of three points to keep Chelsea away, and should get them against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace are secured another season in the Premier League, and basically have nothing left to play for. The pressure is on Liverpool, but if they are a serious candidate for the trophy, Crystal Palace should not be a problem. Manchester City managed to bring Crystal Palace down within minutes of the match, and the Liverpool attack should be able to cause the same kind of problems to The Eagles defends.

What are the odds?

Crystal Palace to win: 17/2 (Bet365)

Liverpool to win: 2/5 (Paddypower)

Draw: 9/2 (StanJames)