Sunderland v Liverpool - Team News

Liverpool's main injury concern is skipper Steven Gerrard, who played through the pain barrier with a broken toe in last week's game with Chelsea.

It is possible he may be rested in favour of Xabi Alonso and Momo Sissoko in the centre of midfield.

Team (from): Reina, Finnan, Carragher, Agger, Hyypia, Arbeloa, Riise, Pennant, Mascherano, Alonso, Gerrard, Benayoun, Sissoko, Voronin, Crouch, Kuyt, Torres, Babel, Itandji.