Liverpool vs Crystal Palace: Christian Benteke must have given Jurgen Klopp a dilemma

FANS' VIEW: Supporters of the sides involved at Anfield this weekend offer their thoughts

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Friday 06 November 2015 17:39 GMT
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Christian Benteke celebrates his goal against Chelsea
Christian Benteke celebrates his goal against Chelsea (GETTY IMAGES)

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Ahead of the Premier League meeting between Liverpool and Crystal Palace this weekend, we caught up with a couple of fans for their take on the match...

Liverpool fan - Yemi Abiade

Liverpool came up with quite the result last time out in the league against Chelsea, but you sensed the very worst was coming when the Blues took an early lead - well at least I did.

But the Reds were not perturbed, sticking to manager Jurgen Klopp's tactics and earning an amazing win. Thursday's Europa League victory against Rubin Kazan has further added to the positive impact of Klopp six games into his reign at Anfield.

Crystal Palace are our next opponents on Sunday. Our recent history with the Eagles has been more than well documented, and they have been something of a bogey team for us.

But Klopp will not be concerned and will expect the same level of performance that we have recently seen. He also has no new injury worries, though Christian Benteke's goal last weekend means he should be in contention for a place in the starting line-up. Let's keep the momentum going!

Prediction: Liverpool 1-0 Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace fan - Simon Mills

Last week’s performance and 0-0 draw with United will be a big boost for Eagles fans, who will have come away fully believing they deserved to beat Van Gaal’s side.

With several players making their way back from injury, Ward (who was excellent on Saturday), Soure and Wickham (vital to Palace on their day), it would be a welcome sight to see all three in the squad at Liverpool.

If the team can put in a similar performance to the one at Selhurst a week prior, then we have every chance of continuing our fantastic record in the league against the Scousers, as we look to add to our league double over the Reds from last season.

It won’t be easy, however, with Liverpool high in confidence following the arrival of Jurgen Klopp and a comfortable 3-1 victory away at the lowly Chelsea.

Prediction: Away specialists Palace 2-1 Liverpool.

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