Henchoz set for Reds return

The 29-year-old Swiss international, who has not played for the Reds since the dour 0-0 draw at Aston Villa in August, will be given a chance to improve his match fitness in the hope that he could return to the Liverpool side in time for Saturday's crunch clash with Premiership leaders Arsenal.

Last season's player of the year, Danny Murphy, will also start the mini-derby clash alongside French starlets Anthony Le Tallec and Florent Sinama-Pongolle

Liverpool team in full:

Patrice Luzi
Jon Otsemobor
Zak Whitbread
Stephane Henchoz
Djimi Traore
Salif Diao
Danny Murphy
John Welsh
Florent Sinama-Pongolle
Anthony Le Tallec
Ritchie Partridge

Subs from:-
Michael Foley
Paul Harrison
Darren Potter
Robbie Foy
Andrew Wright
Mark Smyth