Emile Heskey will partner Michael Owen once again while the revitalised Igor Biscan continues to deputise for Stephane Henchoz alongside Anfield captain Sami Hyypia.
Liverpool team:
Dudek
Finnan
Riise
Hyypia (capt)
Biscan
Gerrard
Kewell
Smicer
Diouf
Owen
Heskey
Subs - Luzi, Murphy, Le Tallec, Diao, Traore.