Premier League Gameweek 23
Jan 23, 2022 2.00pm
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HT : 0 2
FT
  • Conor Gallagher 49' yellowcard
  • Odsonne Edouard 55' goal
  • Will Hughes 61' yellowcard
  • Jeffrey Schlupp 82' yellowcard
  • Joel Ward 90'+3' yellowcard
  • goal Virgil van Dijk 8'
  • goal Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 32'
  • yellowcard Roberto Firmino 81'
  • goal Fabinho 89'

How Liverpool could line up against Crystal Palace

How Liverpool could line up against Crystal Palace

Liverpool may be able to welcome Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain back to the fold for Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

The former Arsenal man rolled his ankle in last weekend's win over Brentford and did not play against his former side in the EFL Cup in midweek, but there is hope over his inclusion this weekend.

Thiago Alcantara, Harvey Elliott, Nat Phillips and Divock Origi are all still in the treatment room, though, while Mohamed Salah, Naby Keita and Sadio Mane continue their Africa Cup of Nations duty.

Caoimhin Kelleher was barely tested in between the sticks on Thursday night and prepares to make way for Alisson Becker, with the impressive Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson retaining their places in defence.

There may be an alteration in the heart of defence, though, with Joel Matip being hooked at half time at the Emirates following an error-strewn display, so Ibrahima Konate has a strong chance of partnering Virgil van Dijk.

Oxlade-Chamberlain will surely only be considered for a place on the bench if he is passed fit, allowing Curtis Jones to start alongside Fabinho and Jordan Henderson once again.

Jurgen Klopp trusted 17-year-old Kaide Gordon from the first whistle on Thursday night, but Takumi Minamino ought to take his place in the final third with Roberto Firmino and two-goal hero Diogo Jota at Selhurst Park.

Liverpool possible starting lineup: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold; Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Jones; Jota, Firmino, Minamino

POLL
Who will win Sunday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Liverpool?
Crystal Palace 12%
Draw 13%
Liverpool 75%
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