Brendan Rodgers says patience is the key to perfecting the attacking style he wants his Liverpool side to play.
Manchester City lead the Premier League on goal difference from Liverpool, who know their hopes of winning a first league title for 24 years are no longer in their own hands.
Manuel Pellegrini's side need to win two home games against mid-table sides to be virtually certain of being crowned champions for the second time in three seasons because their goal difference is nine better than Liverpool's.
But Rodgers says he is focused only on developing his side's brand of attacking football, with the game against Palace providing an opportunity to work on breaking down another well-drilled defensive opponent.
"We know Crystal Palace are a very strong team. They're well organised and will be super compact in the game - there won't be a lot of spaces," said the 41-year-old.
"Tony Pulis has done an outstanding job. Having come up with a team from the Championship I know first hand how difficult the job is.
"I watched them recently at Everton and they defended really well and have players on the counter-attack who can punish you.
"They have a real spirit amongst them, and keeping them in the league is a great effort. He has really galvanised the team."
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