Roy Hodgson hopes an empty Anfield can work in Crystal Palace's favour tonight as they aim to become the first team to inflict a home league defeat on Liverpool in 56 games.
Liverpool have failed to lose any of their previous 55 at home – with Palace the last side to win there when Christian Benteke scored twice in a 2-1 win in 2017.
Another victory tonight would keep Palace on track in their unexpected European push.
Hodgson believes that is possible and that Liverpool will miss their support, though the 72-year-old recognises the quality of the Premier League champions elect will remain on the pitch.