Factfile

Manager: Arne Slot

Nickname: The Reds

Ground: Anfield

Founded: 1892 (133 years ago)

In their manager's words...

In his pre-match press conference, Liverpool boss Slot said Palace's biggest threat would be: "Discipline.

"They have an enormous discipline defensively, with 10 outfield players plus a goalkeeper who work so hard to prevent the other team from scoring.

"We saw this also in the Community Shield – even in the moments when we were up, they could still be very disciplined and calm in their own half, in their mid-to-low block. We saw this during the week when we played Southampton, who were disciplined against us, how hard it is to play through them.

"Apart from that – but that's for every team in the Premier League – they have some individual quality, some ind

See Full Page