Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace: Preview, Predictions and Lineups | OneFootball

Liverpool will finally get their hands on the Premier League trophy when they host Crystal Palace on the final day of the season.

The Reds secured the Premier League title at the end of last month but will be handed their prize after the full-time whistle at Anfield, celebrating their triumph in front of supporters having been robbed of the opportunity to do so during the coronavirus-hit 2019–20 campaign.

Liverpool will want to finish the season on a high but will not be overly concerned by the result. The Reds have been in second gear since securing their crown and have failed to win any of their three subsequent fixtures, including a defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion last Monday.

Palace will be aiming to spoil the party but will be revelling in their own success on Merseyside. The Eagles won the FA Cup last weekend as they secured their first major piece of silverware, beating Manchester City in the showpiece event to claim the cup and qualify for the Europa League.

They responded to their Wembley win by beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 4–2 midweek and they can realistically finish as high as tenth should they win at Anfield. They know they cannot drop below 12th as they boast a seven-point lead over Everton below them.

Here is Sports Illustrated's guide to the final day clash.

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Liverpool Team News

Trent Alexander-Arnold might not start on his final Anfield appearance. / IMAGO/Pro Sports Images

Arne Slot has admitted he’s unsure whether or not Trent Alexander-Arnold will start on his final Liverpool outing. The Madrid-bound right back, who was booed by supporters in the club’s last home game, was criticised by his manager for underwhelming training performances pre-match and Conor Bradley could get the nod once again.

Alexis Mac Allister will be absent having missed a return to Brighton on Monday due to a muscle injury, but Joe Gomez, who has been sidelined since February, could earn some minutes two days after his 28th birthday.

Whether Slot will offer further opportunities to the likes of Federico Chiesa, Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah remains to be seen.

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Crystal Palace

Liverpool predicted lineup vs. Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Díaz.

Crystal Palace Team News

Marc Guéhi will miss the trip to Liverpool. / IMAGO/News Image

English duo Marc Guéhi and Adam Wharton will miss the clash with Liverpool, who have been touted with transfer interest in both over the past year. The former is absent with an injury to his eye and the latter missing with concussion.

Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucouré are both long-term absentees, while Ben Chilwell and ex-Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne are both doubts to feature after missing recent training sessions through illness.

Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool

Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Ward; Muñoz, Kamada, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta.

Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace Score Prediction

Neither side have anything riding on Sunday’s game—although Liverpool will want to bow out in style in front of the Anfield faithful—and that could lead to a topsy-turvy affair. The Reds have been unconvincing since securing the title and have been particularly absent-minded defensively.

Palace have the tools to hurt Liverpool having won on their trip to Anfield last year. They’re full of confidence and in great form, although the superior individual quality of the home side could edge an entertaining duel.