Liverpool manager Arne Slot has praised the improvement of Ryan Gravenberch during the current campaign, but highlighted the next challenge for his compatriot: to maintain consistency after his best run of form in several seasons.

The Dutch midfielder only sporadically featured under Jurgen Klopp and before signing for the Reds at Bayern Munich.

Here’s how we see the two teams lining up against each this afternoon:

Crystal Palace XI: Henderson; Munoz, Lerma, Guehi, Lacroix, Mitchell; Wharton, Kamada; Sarr, Mateta, Eze.

Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Jota, Diaz.

As for the latest odds, it should come as no surprise that Liverpool are the big favourites with Palace second best to go on to take the win despite playing at home.

Oliver Glasner is without Chris Richards, Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad, with Rob Holding out of favour. Matheus Franca could return to the squad, and Glasner may consider a change in his forward line.

Federico Chiesa suffered a new injury set-back ahead of Liverpool’s encounter with Bologna, continuing a disrupted start to life on Merseyside. The Italian may miss out again, while Harvey Elliott remains sidelined after fracturing his foot.

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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool is due to kick off at 12.30pm BST on Saturday 5 October at Selhurst Park.

By contrast, Liverpool top the table after a flying start under Arne Slot, with a solid Champions League win over Bologna in midweek keeping the momentum rolling.

A short turnaround may pose Slot and his squad problems, though, as they attempt to keep setting the pace.

Hello and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of today’s Premier League action.

Things kick off with Liverpool’s trip to Crystal Palace as the Reds look to extend their lead at the top of the table. Arne Slot’s side have only lost once in their first six league games and are in good form following a 2-0 win over Bologna during the week.

Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are searching for their first victory of the season and a chance to move out of the relegation places. The Eagles lost to Everton last time out and will have a much tougher time of things this afternoon.

We’ll have all the team news, line-ups and more from Selhurst Park so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 12.30pm.