- Context: Both Crystal Palace and Liverpool were unbeaten; Palace were riding an 11-game Premier League unbeaten streak. Liverpool had seven straight wins in all competitions.
- Team news: Palace looked to welcome back Yeremy Pino and Ismaïla Sarr from minor injuries, though several players remained sidelined. Liverpool’s only concern was Giovanni Leoni, but he returned from suspension.
- Prediction & tactics: Palace’s compact defence and counter-attack under Oliver Glasner promised a stern test. Liverpool aimed to extend their Selhurst Park dominance (nine wins and a draw in their last twelve visits).
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