Sunderland
vs
Liverpool
Match Schedule:
Date:October 17th
Time: 14:00 (GMT)
The international break has not been kind to Rafael Benítez. Liverpool have lost Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres to injury since their 2-0 defeat to Chelsea two weeks ago and may have to field Lucas Leiva and Javier Mascherano at the Stadium of Light despite the pair having returned late from their World Cup exploits in South America. The Merseysiders have not lost consecutive league games since December 2007, but Sunderland, who must feel grateful that Fabio Capello continues to overlook Darren Bent, will fancy their chances after giving Manchester United a scare last time out.
This season's matches 5 Y18, R0, 3.60 cards per game
sportingbet odds Sunderland 16-5 Liverpool 8-11 Draw 5-2
Sunderland
Subs from Fulop, Da Silva, Nosworthy, Mensah, Henderson, Zenden, Campbell, Murphy, Healey
Doubtful Mensah (calf), Jones (possible jet lag)
Injured None
Suspended Richardson (one game)
Form guide DWLWL
Disciplinary record Y16 R1
Leading scorer Bent 7
Liverpool
Subs from Cavalieri, Insúa, Agger, Voronin, Ngog, Spearing, Degen, Plessis, Kelly, Dossena, Ayala
Doubtful None
Injured Gerrard (groin, Oct), Torres (groin, Oct), Kyrgiakos (knee, Oct), Aquilani (ankle, Oct), El Zhar (hamstring, Oct)
Suspended None Form guide LWWWW
Disciplinary record Y12 R0
Leading scorer Torres 8
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