Starting XI: How should Liverpool line up against Crystal Palace?

By Adam Brown – @AdamMNViThe Reds defend their eight-point cushion at the top of the Premier League table this weekend with a clash against Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace.A win for Liverpool would apply strong pressure on City and Chelsea who play later in the evening,  where a draw would see the two title challengers fall into a double-digit deficit behind the Reds.Klopp must take advantage of these situations; now is the time for Liverpool to open up a commanding lead over the rest of league. That said, Saturday’s game is a tricky one with concerns over the fitness of some key players.Andy Robertson is a doubt after withdrawing from the Scotland squad with an ankle injury. James Milner has been the go-to for cover at left-back this season, which means we should see one change to the back four which played against Manchester City.When you think of the best defensive midfielders in football, Fabinho is part of that conversation. There is not a team in world football who the Brazilian would not start for, and he will be vital to Liverpool’s success this season. He starts from the six.

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Here’s how we should line up:A hat-trick for Wijnaldum who captained the Netherlands in the week means he is a great option for this one alongside Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who also continued his scoring form for England. Henderson’s availability is uncertain due to illness.Will Salah be ready? Concerns over the Egyptian king’s fitness mean we should see Divock Origi start from the left. Although, it would be unsurprising if Klopp was not giving any clues away as to whether the star man will start on Saturday.It’s a strong team, even with the injuries. Hodgson will likely employ Zaha to use his pace against James Milner, but Palace will concede possession for the majority of the game. Our attack should be too much for the Eagles, especially after seeing how they played against Manchester City earlier in the season. Liverpool win.Score Prediction: Crystal Palace 0 – 3 LiverpoolBy Adam Brown – @AdamMNViHow does Tom think that Jurgen Klopp will select the side? Check out the Starting XI Prediction Show