Premier League sides Crystal Palace and Liverpool will go head to head in the fifth round of FA Cup today at Selhurst Park.
Kick-off: 17:30 GMT
Date: Saturday, 14-February-15
Venue: Selhurst Park
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Possible Line-ups:
Team News:
Crystal Palace
- Shola Ameobi is yet to return to full fitness.
- Yannick Bolasie and Fraizer Campbell are expected to start against the Reds after impressive displays in the midweek.
- Scott Dann and on loan striker Yaya Sanogo are doubtful for this game.
- Mile Jedinak and Jerome Thomas are the only players out with injuries.
- Liverpool have only Lucas Leiva on the sidelines with injury, full-back Jon Flanagan is still not match fit.
- Kolo Toure is still not available due to international duty.
- Jordan Ibe is ineligible to play as his loan side Derby County were knocked out from FA Cup earlier this season.
- Emre Can is likely to start in the midfield which will bring Dejan Lovren at the defense.
- Steven Gerrard and Raheem Sterling could be rested for this game.
- Mario Balotelli is likely to start ahead of Daniel Sturridge.
Stats:
- Crystal Palace have lost only one of their last five games against Liverpool.
- Liverpool have not won any of their last six away games against Crystal Palace.
- More than three goals have been scored in their last three meetings in all competitions.
Prediction:
Crystal Palace 1 – 3 Liverpool, Mario Balotelli on the scoresheet.
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