Diouf given chance to impress

The Senegal striker will line up alongside Michael Owen for this must win clash. Emile Heskey will once again fill the troublesome left midfield berth. Chris Kirkland, of course, will start his 'run of games' in this match.

Team in full: Kirkland, Carragher, Traore, Hyypia (captain), Henchoz, Hamann, Gerrard, Murphy, Heskey, Diouf, Owen. Subs - Dudek, Baros, Smicer, Riise, Diao