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Liverpool Eye Winning Finish as Slot Balances Sentiment and Steel

Selection Dilemma as City Watch On

As Liverpool prepare to bring the curtain down on a memorable season with Crystal Palace arriving at Anfield, Arne Slot faces a delicate balancing act. The Premier League title is secured, but Sunday will also be a day of farewell and future signalling. Trent Alexander-Arnold, a homegrown figure woven into Liverpool’s recent rise, is hoping for a final flourish in front of the Kop, yet Conor Bradley has started the last two matches. Slot admitted on Friday he was undecided on how much game-time Alexander-Arnold would receive.

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Stronger XI Expected for Final Bow

Slot is likely to resist mass rotation, especially after three winless games. Fringe players like Federico Chiesa, Harvey Elliott, Jarell Quansah and Kostas Tsimikas have featured recently, but a more formidable side is expected as Liverpool aim to close their title-winning campaign on a high. With Manchester City watching on, knowing they’ll need to raise standards next season, Liverpool want to end as champions should.

Gomez in Frame for Return

There is hope Joe Gomez could feature, his fitness nearly back to match standard. “Last weekend he was there with the team but was not able to play yet,” Slot said. “He didn’t tick all the boxes yet, but I think there was a spot open, so it was for me a moment where I could show my gratitude towards him to show what he’s done on the pitch for us, but also off the pitch for us. He has had more impact on our success than the outside world might probably know. I am hoping he can make some minutes [on Sunday] if he ticks all the boxes this week.”

Salah Chasing a Landmark

Mohamed Salah needs two goals to reach 30 for the league season. Against a Palace side safe from relegation and possibly open in transition, he’ll sense opportunity. The predicted XI includes Alisson, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Jones, Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo and Diaz. Mac Allister is out, and Gomez remains a doubt.

Liverpool’s Showpiece Title Celebration

Kick-off is at 4pm BST on Sunday, May 25, with Sky Sports broadcasting from Anfield as Liverpool crown their campaign. The title is returning to Merseyside, but Slot’s decisions will underline how Liverpool evolve while Manchester City regroup.