Crystal Palace v Liverpool Saturday 23rd November 2019 // 3pm
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ROY HODGSON
After four difficult matches, we have reached the last step of a five-game run which pitted us against five of the league’s top six clubs. The players anticipate a challenging test every time they take to the field but to face five of the country’s most formidable sides poses a consistent level of difficulty few seasons typically throw up. However, the team have acquitted themselves quite well despite a meagre points return and I do not feel in any way disheartened by our recent performances under such circumstances, especially after previously enjoying a fine start to the season. We must also remember that the demanding matches will not end this afternoon as we compete with the highest calibre of English football week in, week out. That said, European Champions Liverpool are in excellent form this season and we will have to call upon all of our strength, commitment and focus during the testing 90 minutes ahead of us. To do this we are fortunate to have a full strength squad available, with several players who have enjoyed
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success with their national teams during the recent break. We are happy, of course, that the confidence gained from these results will prove beneficial for us this afternoon. Away from the pitch, I was privileged to spend time with Palace for Life Foundation’s Down’s Syndrome Eagles last week. I met a team of fantastic young men who are passionate about football and it was enjoyable to see how enthusiastic they are and how much playing football brings so much joy into their lives. Being reminded of what football means at its purest level is a stark display of the incredible effect sport can have upon lives both young and old. I would like to thanks the DS Eagles for sharing their session with me and congratulate all of the coaches and helpers who make sessions like this possible. Returning now to today’s game, I am sure our team will continue to give their best and we are counting, as always, on your loyal support to see us through the game. Enjoy the game!
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A warm welcome to Jürgen Klopp and his Liverpool team as well as to fans of both teams here today, as we return to league football after the international break.
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Andros Townsend sat down in the boot room at the Crystal Palace Training Ground with Dan Blazer and talked about his role as a mentor, the current crop of Palace Under-23s and paid his respects to his friend, Adem Gredelj.
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junior eagles that s the real quiz
Liverpool have a full-back in their first-team squad who used to represent Palace, but who is it?
Which Eagle transferred to Palace from Liverpool most recently?
Who was in charge of the Eagles the last time we won in the league against today’s opponents?
Nathaniel Clyne or Trent Alexander-Arnold Mamadou Sakho or Christian Benteke Dougie Freedman or Sam Allardyce
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Who scored Palace’s third goal in the 4-3 defeat to Jürgen Klopp’s side back in January? If you added up the squad numbers of Cahill, Camarasa and Kelly, what would the total be?
James Tomkins or Max Meyer
74 or 81
Who did Klopp manage before becoming Liverpool manager?
Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund
Which current Palace player made their 90th appearance under Hodgson as manager of the Eagles against Chelsea?
Andros Townsend or Luka Milivojevic
In all competitions, which Eagle has most recently been handed their Palace debut by Hodgson?
At international level, Jordan Ayew represents Ghana.
Sticking with our No.9, which club did Ayew leave to move to south London?
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Sam Woods or Jaïro Riedewald
True or False
Swansea City or Cardiff City
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in training andros with midfielder townsend Andros Townsend knows a thing or two about screamers, with the winger’s worldie away at the Etihad Stadium making the shortlist for the Puskas Award earlier this year. Down at the club’s training ground we spoke to Townsend about his trademark outside-thebox screamers, and found out how he became a dab hand at long rangers, as well as the best way for any young Eagles wanting
10. Swansea City Guess Who: Hennessey, Benteke, Townsend Score: 0-2 5. 81 6. Borussia Dortmund 7. Andros Townsend 8. Sam Woods 9. True QUIZ: 1. Nathaniel Clyne 2. Mamadou Sakho 3. Sam Allardyce 4. Max Meyer
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to add the skill of long-range beauties to their repertoire. “Practice whenever you get some free time, no matter how little that time may well be. Make sure you’re always practicing with both feet – roughly half of my Premier League goals are with my weak foot, so I’d always be looking to work on that with not just shooting drills but passing ones, too.”
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Palace welcomed Liverpool for the first Premier League game at Selhurst Park for the 2018/19 season. The Reds would eventually overcome the resolute Eagles that day, but can you remember the score and the missing players from the Palace XI?
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CRYSTAL PALACE 0 MANCHESTER CITY 2 SELHURST PARK SATURDAY 19TH OCTOBER
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