Liverpool aim to end Palace hoodoo in Carabao Cup clash

Liverpool return to Anfield tonight searching for momentum and a quarter-final place in the Carabao Cup. Arne Slot’s side, recently beaten 3-2 by Brentford, have seen early-season promise fade into inconsistency, and this fixture feels like a chance to restore control.

Cup reset for Liverpool

Saturday’s defeat in West London highlighted familiar defensive fragility, with Brentford capitalising through goals from Dango Ouattara, Kevin Schade, and Igor Thiago. Milos Kerkez and Mohamed Salah struck back for the visitors, but it was not enough. Salah’s return to the starting lineup after being rested in Europe offered some encouragement, yet the overall performance exposed how Liverpool’s rhythm has wavered since their 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.

Now sitting seventh in the Premier League, Liverpool see the Carabao Cup as a timely opportunity to regroup. Slot will hope the competition provides a platform to rebuild confidence and reassert his tactical vision.

Palace hold psychological edge

Crystal Palace, led by Oliver Glasner, have already beaten Liverpool twice this season. Their penalty shootout victory in the Community Shield set the tone before Eddie Nketiah’s late strike at Selhurst Park sealed a 2-1 league win. For Palace, another scalp at Anfield would underline their growing composure against elite opposition.

Where to watch

Fans in the UK can watch the Carabao Cup tie live on Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage beginning at 7pm. Sky Sports subscribers can also stream the game online via the Sky Go app.

Liverpool will know that anything less than victory risks deepening the sense of unease, while for Palace, the night offers another chance to rewrite expectations.