Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Community Shield Preview
Crystal Palace and Liverpool meet at Wembley on Sunday afternoon in the Community Shield, with both sides eyeing the first piece of silverware of the new season.
Oliver Glasner’s men, fresh from claiming the club’s first major honour by defeating Manchester City in last season’s FA Cup final, have managed to retain their core squad while adding two fresh signings.
Opposite them, new Liverpool boss Arne Slot has overseen sweeping changes to his Premier League–winning side over the summer.
Both clubs will be eager to carry their strong finishes from last season into the new campaign. Here’s how GIVEMESPORT predicts the line-ups.
Crystal Palace Team News
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Crystal Palace Team News
It has been a quiet summer for Palace, with Borna Sosa and Walter Benítez the only new additions. The biggest boost for Oliver Glasner, however, is that none of the club’s key players have departed.
Injury absences include Eddie Nketiah (hamstring), Cheick Doucouré (knee), Matheus França (knock), and Caleb Kporha (back). Despite uncertainty over their futures, Eberechi Eze and Marc Guéhi are both confirmed starters, with Guéhi set to captain the side.
Crystal Palace – Injuries & Suspensions
- Matheus França — Knock — Return date unknown
- Caleb Kporha — Back — Return date unknown
- Eddie Nketiah — Hamstring — Expected return: 1 Nov 2025
- Cheick Doucouré — Knee — Return date unknown
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool have undergone significant changes under new manager Arne Slot, bringing in Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike. Departures include Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Jarell Quansah, while the club continues to mourn the tragic loss of forward Diogo Jota.
Slot confirmed that both Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker are fit to return after missing parts of pre-season. Joe Gomez will miss out with a minor injury, and Conor Bradley remains a doubt. Ryan Gravenberch is available for selection, though his suspension will take effect in Liverpool’s Premier League opener.
