Premier League’s unbeaten sides Palace, Liverpool go head-to-head.
Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool kicks off at 15:00 [GMT+1] on Saturday, September 27, at Selhurst Park.
Palace [DDWDW] are unbeaten in their opening five top-flight games for the first time since 1990-91, a season that saw them achieve their highest-ever league finish of third. This resilience has been the hallmark of Glasner’s tenure so far, and the Eagles will look to frustrate a Liverpool team accustomed to fast starts as Selhurst Park sets the stage for one of the standout fixtures of the early Premier League season. Both clubs are unbeaten, with the home side sitting in 5th place, while Liverpool remains atop the table. However, Crystal Palace’s record against Liverpool makes grim reading for Eagles fans. They have managed just one win in their last 16 Premier League meetings with the Reds (D3 L12), a surprise 1-0 victory at Anfield in April 2024. In that time, Palace have struggled to make a mark offensively, failing to score more than once in any of their last 12 league clashes against Liverpool — netting only six goals in total. The challenge looks even greater when considering Palace’s home record in this fixture. Palace have failed to defeat Liverpool on home soil in their last 10 league meetings (W9 D1). It’s currently the Reds longest ongoing away unbeaten streak against any team in the Premier League. Oliver Glasner would like to see his side put an end to that 10-game winless home run against the Reds when he deploys the familiar 3—4—2—1 formation, having Mateta in attack.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have picked up where they left off last season. The Reds have won all five of their league fixtures [WWWWW] so far and are chasing a place in history. Should they secure victory in London, it would be the fifth time they have opened a top-flight campaign with six consecutive wins, previously achieving the feat in 1978-79, 1990-91, 2018-19, and 2019-20. The last time they managed it, they went on to finish as champions. Recent history between unbeaten sides also suggests a tight contest. Three of the last four occasions when two undefeated Premier League clubs have met this early in the season have ended in draws, with Spurs’ 2-1 win over Liverpool in September 2023 the only exception. With Palace determined to extend their dream start and Liverpool eyeing another perfect run, Saturday’s clash promises intensity, drama, and potentially a statement result for both clubs. Alexander Isak could get in from the get-go at the end of Liverpool’s 4—2—3—1 formation with Hugo Ekitike now suspended following a red card in the 2-1 EFL Cup third-round win over Southampton earlier in the week.