Liverpool face Crystal Palace test, Arsenal try to keep pace

LIVERPOOL, flawless in their Premier League title defence so far this season, will face a serious test when they visit unbeaten Crystal Palace today.

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ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta wants to win at Newcastle United to keep pace with Liverpool.

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Arsenal cannot afford another Newcastle nightmare, while Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is in desperate need of a winning run.

Here are the three key talking points ahead of the weekend's action:

Liverpool have got off to a flyer with seven straight wins in all competitions, but the Premier League leaders will face a stern examination at Selhurst Park.

The Reds, bolstered by their knack for scoring late winners, have marched five points clear after reeling off five successive league victories.

However, Oliver Glasner’s Palace are also flying high, in fifth place.

The FA Cup holders are the only other unbeaten team left in the top division and have enjoyed recent success against Arne Slot’s men, beating them on penalties in the Community Shield season curtain-raiser at Wembley in August.