The 2025 Community Shield kicks off the new English football season and we have the Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Match Preview at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, August 10. The match sees the reigning Premier League champions go head-to-head with the FA Cup winners for the first piece of silverware of the season.
🔴 Liverpool – Season Recap & Transfer Activity
Liverpool dominated the Premier League last season, reclaiming the title with Arne Slot’s side showcasing high-pressing football and fluid attacking combinations. This summer, they’ve strengthened significantly with the arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, and Giorgi Mamardashvili.
They’ve impressed in pre-season with notable wins over Athletic Club and Yokohama F. Marinos. Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah are in top form heading into the showdown at Wembley.
🦅 Crystal Palace – Historic FA Cup Triumph
Crystal Palace are entering uncharted territory after lifting the FA Cup for the first time in their history. Oliver Glasner’s men finished the league season on a high, going eight games unbeaten, including a draw at Anfield.
Despite a quiet transfer window, they’ve added goalkeeper Walter Benítez and defender Borna Sosa. However, key midfielders Cheick Doucouré and Chadi Riad are likely to miss out through injury.
📋 Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Predicted Line Ups
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace predicted line ups are still subject to change, but here’s how both sides are expected to shape up:
Liverpool (4‑2‑3‑1):
- GK: Alisson or Mamardashvili
- DEF: Frimpong, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez
- MID: Mac Allister, Gravenberch
- ATT: Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo
- ST: Ekitike
Crystal Palace (3‑4‑2‑1):
- GK: Dean Henderson
- DEF: Richards, Guéhi, Lacroix
- MID: Muñoz, Hughes, Kamada, Mitchell
- ATT: Eze, Sarr
- ST: Mateta
⚔️ Tactical Preview & Prediction
Liverpool will look to dictate the tempo with their attacking quartet, while Palace will aim to sit deep and counter using the pace of Eze and Sarr. Set pieces could play a key role in what is expected to be a tightly contested match.
Prediction: Liverpool 2–1 Crystal Palace
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