Crystal Palace have had a solid start to this current Premier League campaign and their fans here in the Tavern seem pretty content.

But with the vast investment the club received this summer, expectations will be slightly higher than normal down at Selhurst Park and the foundations have been laid for a strong season ahead.

Finding the winning formula will no doubt be Alan Pardew’s hardest task but he did find some success in September, recording a trio of successive victories over Middlesbrough, Stoke and Sunderland in the league.

But with no league win in over a month and a tricky tie against Liverpool on Saturday, just what can Palace do to ensure they stay at the right end of the table this season?

Well, team selection is a big part it and we think if Pardew lines up his troops correctly for the game against Liverpool, his team have every chance of beating the Reds.

So with that in mind, here’s our Crystal Palace XI that we think could surprise Liverpool on Saturday…

GK: Steve Mandanda

Former Ligue 1 man Steve Mandanda has been pretty reliable between the sticks for Palace this season and he’ll go straight back into the first-team for the game against Liverpool.

It could be a busy afternoon for the Frenchman though, against a Liverpool side that can really score goals.

RB: Joel Ward

Versatile defender Joel Ward has been a mainstay in this Palace team all season and his work at right-back has been of real importance, especially in games Palace have won.

The 26-year-old enjoys getting forward but he is defensively sound as well. Will look to keep the likes of Coutinho quiet this weekend, which will be no easy task.

CB: James Tomkins

Former West Ham man James Tomkins has slotted into this Crystal Palace side with real ease, and going forward – colleagues may struggle to dispel him from the team.

CB: Damien Delaney

Irish international Damien Delaney might be 35-years-old, but he’s showing some of the best form of his career.

It’s a good job he’s playing well too – he’s had to really step up to keep Palace’s back four solid.

LB: Martin Kelly

It’s good to see former Liverpool defender Martin Kelly being given a chance in the Crystal Palace first-team after struggling for game time since his move from Liverpool in 2014.

He’s playing well, giving attacking support when needed and defending solidly too.

CDM: James McArthur

Very much the unsung hero in this team and a player that is quite content to do the tidying up whilst his colleagues grab the headlines.

He’s a real barrier infront of the back-four and an individual that does a great job breaking up opposition play.

CDM: Joe Ledley

Another unassuming player in this Palace side is Welsh international Joe Ledley.

A little like his Scottish midfield partner, the pair do a great job of moving the ball on and covering the back four when things get hairy.

RM: Andros Townsend

Andros Townsend had one of his quieter games in the 3-1 defeat to Leicester City, which was a real shame as his side were in the game til the death.

But on a good day the former Spurs man can really cause some damage on the flank. Quick, aggressive and direct, he’s a match for any Premier League full-back. He might fancy his chances against James Milner too.

CAM: Yohan Cabaye

French international Yohan Cabaye is slowly coming back to full-fitness and you can very much tell based on his performances on the pitch.

He hadn’t managed to break into the first-team right away but as we saw against the Foxes, he’s looking a lot fitter and ready to really contribute to the team going forward.

LM: Wilfried Zaha

We’ve watched Wilfried Zaha long enough to know what his game is all about and when he’s on form, he can be a real asset to Palace’s play.

He’s pacy, physical and loves driving at full-backs and just like his fellow winger Townsend, he’ll relish every opportunity to run at Liverpool’s often-criticised back-four.

ST – Christian Benteke

You just wouldn’t rule against Christian Benteke stealing the show against his former club now would you?

The Belgian endured a tough season at Anfield but looks much stronger having moved to London.