LIVERPOOL
King Kenny seems to have developed a liking for a 4-2-3-1 formation that allows freedom to Downing and Kuyt to send in crosses to the giant Carroll. Luis Suarez, who was expected to miss out on Liverpool‘s opening fixtures starts from the bench. Defensively, Liverpool are still without Glen Johnson and youngster Martin Kelly gets a chance to make a name for himself.
LIVERPOOL STARTING XI: Reina, Kelly, Enrique, Agger, Carragher, Lucas, Adam, Henderson, Downing, Carroll, Kuyt
LIVERPOOL SUBS: Doni, Flanagan, Skrtel, Meireles, Spearing, Suarez, Maxi
ARSENAL
An injury to Gibbs gives Jenkinson a chance to make his premier league debut. Nasri starts for the Gunners despite rumors strongly linking him to a move away to Manchester City. Up front, the newly appointed captain Robin Van Persie will be supported by Theo Walcott and Arshavin on either flank.
ARSENAL STARTING XI: Szczesny, Sagna, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Jenkinson, Frimpong, Ramsey, Nasri, Arshavin, Walcott, Van Persie
ARSENAL SUBS: Fabianski, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Miyaichi, Miquel, Chamakh, Lansbury, Bendtner
Both teams played a draw last Saturday and would be desperately wanting the full 3 points from today’s fixture.