"Liverpool's turbulent start to the season could take another hit when they host Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup fourth round on Wednesday night. Arne Slot's side have endured a dreadful run, losing five of their last six matches in all competitions. Their grip on domestic silverware is loosening, and the EFL Cup may be their best opportunity to regain some confidence before the Premier League resumes."
"That result marked a fourth straight Premier League loss, making Slot's team only the fourth defending champion in the competition's history to lose four in a row. Liverpool now sit seven points behind leaders Arsenal and look a shadow of the side that dominated last season. Defensive frailties have been the key issue - they've kept just two clean sheets in 14 matches - and questions are mounting about the team's leadership."
"Crystal Palace, meanwhile, arrive at Anfield in their own slump. After lifting the FA Cup and Community Shield, the Eagles have struggled to find rhythm in the EFL Cup, a trophy that has always eluded them. Their 1-0 loss to Arsenal at the weekend was their third defeat this month, leaving them winless in four. Oliver Glasner's side had built up a club-record 19-match unbeaten streak earlier this season, including a penalty shootout win over Millwall in the previous round, but that run feels distant now."
Liverpool have lost five of their last six matches in all competitions and may rely on the EFL Cup to regain confidence. A 5-1 Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt provided respite, but a chaotic 3-2 defeat to Brentford extended a poor run to four straight Premier League losses. The Reds sit seven points behind Arsenal, have kept only two clean sheets in 14 matches, and face mounting questions over leadership. Liverpool narrowly beat Southampton 2-1 in the previous round. Crystal Palace have slipped too, losing 1-0 to Arsenal and remaining winless in four after earlier lifting the FA Cup and Community Shield and enjoying a club-record 19-match unbeaten run.
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