Palace-Liverpool headline 3pm Premier League clash as City, Chelsea, Leeds and Burnley also in action

Crystal Palace host Liverpool at Selhurst Park on Saturday as the Premier League’s early-day fixtures center on two unbeaten sides clashing in the 3pm window, while Chelsea welcome Brighton and Leeds face Bournemouth and Manchester City meet Burnley.

Palace manager Oliver Glasner brings back Ismaïla Sarr for a starting role after a spell on the sidelines, with summer signing Nico Pino also handed a start in south London. The pair underline Palace’s intent to stretch their unbeaten run against the league leaders. The Eagles have been a tough setup for big teams this season, and Glasner’s side are aiming to maintain their momentum against a Liverpool side looking to extend their own perfect start.

Liverpool, meanwhile, hand a first start to the most expensive player in British football history, Isak, as he lines up against Palace. Florian Wirtz also returns to the starting XI, coming in for Gakpo as Klopp reshapes his attack for the Selhurst Park test. The Reds are seeking to maintain their flawless five-match start and build on the momentum of a side that has demonstrated efficiency in both scoring and defending early in the season.

Manchester City may be unsettled by Rodri’s fitness, with Nico Gonzalez stepping in to anchor midfield and Savinho selected despite Bernardo Silva’s rest ahead of a Champions League trip. City remain hopeful Rodri will be fit for their upcoming European assignment, preserving a sense of continuity with Savinho’s involvement signaling a potential rotation strategy as the season progresses.

In the other 3pm kickoffs, Chelsea are minus Cole Palmer as they host Brighton at Stamford Bridge, Leeds take on Bournemouth, and Burnley travel to Manchester City. Each fixture carries its own storyline, from Chelsea’s evolving attacking options to Leeds’s attempt to rebound after a rough spell and Burnley’s early-season resilience away from home.

Palace remain unbeaten in 17 matches across competitions and sit fifth after five league games. A draw would preserve that run, but Glasner’s side would rather press for a win to strengthen their claim as one of the league’s surprise packages. Liverpool’s visit to Selhurst Park carries the aura of a fixture between the division’s remaining unbeaten sides earlier in the campaign, adding extra intrigue to a day packed with notable confrontations.

The day’s action is being covered with updates from multiple outlets, and fans will be watching to see if Palace can extend their historic streak or if Liverpool can maintain their early-season momentum. Stay tuned for live execution and the evolving team news as the 3pm kickoffs unfold.