Henry only 50-50

Arsenal's star striker was injured in his mid-week European match against PSV Eindhoven, and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted that his top striker may not be fit enough to start the match.

He said: "Thierry is 50-50 because he has a lot of blood in his calf. He was limping because he was kicked in the calf during the game."

There are also injury doubts over Dennis Bergkamp and Robin Van Persie, who both picked up slight injuries, but are expected to be fit for the clash at Anfield.

Wenger added: "Robin has a good chance to be fit," added Wenger. "It is just bruising, there is no twist in his knee. It is badly bruised but hopefully he should be OK. Reyes will be fit and we will see about Dennis on Friday."