Team News for the game shortly due to kick off at St James Park.
Liverpool team: Reina, Finnan, Arbeloa, Carragher, Hyypia, Gerrard, Kewell, Sissoko, Lucas, Kuyt, Torres. Subs: Itandje, Riise, Crouch, Babel, Mascherano
A return to the starting line up for Fernando Torres, but neither Alonso or Agger are ready to return.