Palace Round-Up, Saturday 7th November: Eagles Prepare for Huge Liverpool Test at Selhurst Park

All eyes are on Selhurst Park this weekend as Crystal Palace prepare to welcome Liverpool in what promises to be a big Premier League occasion. The Eagles come into the game just days after a Europa League draw against Hoffenheim, so there's an extra European edge to how they'll have managed their recovery before facing the Reds (The Eagles Beak).

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has been having his say ahead of the trip to south London, making a point about his side being "too honest" when it comes to in-game infringements as he looks ahead to Sunday's fixture (Sports Mole). He has also been discussing Palace's approach and the renowned Selhurst Park atmosphere in his pre-match comments, acknowledging the test his side face against a well organised Palace outfit roared on by their home crowd (CPFC.co.uk).

There's been plenty of team news doing the rounds too, with the latest injury and suspension situation for both sides being pieced together ahead of kick-off, along with predicted line-ups for what should be a fascinating tactical battle (Sports Mole). On the Liverpool side, winger Bradley Barcola has been in the headlines, addressing comparisons made with Mo Salah and discussing the "problem" that comes with his reported £100m price tag ahead of the Selhurst Park trip (Sports Mole).

For those wondering how to catch the action, there's been confirmation of the TV information and ways to follow Crystal Palace versus Liverpool, handy for fans who can't make it down to Selhurst Park in person (CPFC.co.uk).

In the younger age groups, it was a disappointing night in the Premier League Cup as Palace's U18s bowed out of the competition following a late winner for Aston Villa, going down 1-2 on home soil (CPFC.co.uk) (CPFC.co.uk). It'll be a case of learning the lessons from that defeat as the young Eagles look to regroup.

Finally, with Liverpool back in town, it's a good moment for some nostalgia, and there's been a look back at a classic Crystal Palace clash from the archives - a memorable 3-1 victory over Liverpool that will live long in the memory of those who were there (The Eagles Beak). Fans will be hoping for another famous night against the Reds when the two sides meet again this weekend.

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