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Liverpool Eye Historic Start Under Slot Ahead of Crystal Palace Clash

Liverpool’s trip to Selhurst Park this weekend carries more than the weight of three points. It represents another chance for Arne Slot’s side to underline their dominance in the early weeks of the Premier League season and to etch fresh milestones into the club’s long history.

Unbeaten Runs Collide in South London

When Liverpool and Crystal Palace step out on Saturday afternoon, it will be the only meeting of two unbeaten teams left in the league. Slot’s men have five wins from five, while Oliver Glasner’s Palace have ground out two wins and three draws. Neither side has trailed in a match this term, a detail that adds an edge to a fixture already thick with narrative.

For Liverpool, victory would mark their sixth successive win at the start of a league campaign for only the fifth time. History leans heavily in their favour: they achieved similar feats in 1978-79, 1990-91, 2018-19 and 2019-20, two of those seasons ending with the title.

Slot Closing in on Century of Points

Perhaps the most striking subplot is the landmark waiting for Slot. The Dutchman will bring up his 100th league point as Liverpool boss with his very next draw or win. That would make him the quickest manager in the club’s history to reach the milestone, a reflection of the control and clarity he has instilled since arriving at Anfield.

Palace Form Meets Historic Hoodoo

Palace are unbeaten in 11 league games, the longest current streak in the competition. At home, their eight-game unbeaten run has provided a resilience not always associated with Selhurst Park. Yet Liverpool have won nine of their last ten league visits here without defeat – their strongest away record against any opponent.

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Palace fans may cling to last April’s victory at Anfield, a rare moment of triumph in this fixture, but Glasner knows his team will need more than defensive stubbornness to disrupt Liverpool’s rhythm.

Salah Chasing Milestones

Individual storylines add further intrigue. Ryan Gravenberch’s sharpness in front of goal hints at a growing influence, while Mohamed Salah continues his relentless pursuit of records. The Egyptian requires just two more goals to reach 250 for Liverpool in all competitions. With 274 goal contributions in the Premier League, he sits two shy of Wayne Rooney’s record tally for a single club.

As both teams prepare, the numbers reveal a contest layered with history, momentum, and the potential for Slot’s Liverpool to take another decisive step in their title defence.