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Liverpool has made a perfect start to its Premier League title defence, winning all five of its opening matches.
However, the Reds face a tough challenge this Saturday as they take on Crystal Palace, who currently sit in fifth place. Following a summer of significant investment, Arne Slot and his players have hit the ground running this season, winning all five of their initial games and netting an impressive 11 goals - the highest in the league.
Their next hurdle is a journey to London, where they will go head-to-head with Oliver Glasner's FA Cup champions. Palace has also had a strong start to the season, securing two victories and drawing three times. The Eagles are one of only two teams yet to taste defeat in the league, the other being Liverpool.
Supporters are keenly anticipating the clash at Selhurst Park, but unfortunately for those based in the UK, the match will not be televised.
Liverpool's trip to Selhurst Park is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, with the match against Palace set to kick off at 3pm local time (10am ET).
This encounter comes just over a month after the two sides faced off in the Community Shield, with Palace entering as the FA Cup winners and Liverpool as the reigning Premier League champions. That match ended in a 2-2 draw, with the London side ultimately triumphing 3-2 on penalties.
Unfortunately, neither Sky Sports nor TNT Sports will be broadcasting Liverpool's upcoming game against Palace, due to the top-flight blackout which prohibits live TV coverage of 3pm kick-offs in the UK on Saturdays.
While UK fans won't be able to watch the match live due to broadcasting restrictions, international supporters will have access to the game, with American platform Peacock airing the game.
UK-based Reds will need to wait until after the final whistle to catch the highlights, which will be available on Sky Sports' app and social media channels, including YouTube.
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BBC's Match of the Day is another option for catching up on the action, with a highlights package set to air from 10:30pm local time on BBC One on Saturday. The programme will also be available on iPlayer from 8pm local time on Saturday.
Ahead of Liverpool's clash with Crystal Palace, there are some key team updates to note.
Liverpool's center-back, Giovanni Leoni, has been sidelined with a knee injury sustained midweek, ruling him out for several months.
Hugo Ekitike will also miss the Palace match following his dismissal in the Carabao Cup for a second bookable offence - removing his shirt in celebration.
Despite these setbacks, Liverpool's injury list remains relatively short, paving the way for Alexander Isak to potentially make his Premier League debut for the Reds on Saturday. Jeremie Frimpong is also back in contention for the first team.
On the Palace side, the return of Ismaila Sarr provides a boost, with head coach Glasner confirming his availability for the Liverpool match. However, it's uncertain whether he'll start.
Summer signing Yeremy Pino is also a doubt after sustaining a knock against West Ham.
Daichi Kamada might well be positioned to support Jean-Philippe Mateta in the offensive line, while Marc Guehi, who narrowly missed a last-minute transfer to Anfield, is set to confront the team he nearly signed for.
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