Crystal Palace target historic fourth win over Liverpool

LONDON: Crystal Palace will look to make history when they face Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday, aiming for a fourth victory over the same opponent in a single season — a feat never achieved before.

Oliver Glasner’s side have already beaten Liverpool three times this season — in the Community Shield on penalties, a 2-1 Premier League win at Selhurst Park, and a 3-0 victory at Anfield in the League Cup.

Speaking ahead of the clash, Palace manager Oliver Glasner said the team is highly motivated to achieve something “unique”.

“If you say before the season that we beat Liverpool once, it’s good. Twice, very good. Three times, it’s amazing,” Glasner said.

“Now we have the opportunity to win four times against Liverpool in one season. That’s something unique.”

He noted that teams rarely face Liverpool four times in a single campaign, making the opportunity even more significant.

Liverpool, currently fifth in the Premier League, are pushing to secure a Champions League spot, while Palace sit 13th but remain in contention for European qualification.

Despite announcing earlier this year that he will leave at the end of the season, Glasner has guided Palace through an impressive run, with the team unbeaten in the league since March 1 and reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Conference League.

He said there was still plenty at stake for both sides.

“Liverpool want to qualify for the Champions League, but we have extra motivation,” Glasner added. “Everyone should look forward to this game.”