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January 2, 2013 7:45 PM GMT
Anfield — Liverpool
Referee:‬ P. Dowd‎
Attendance:‬ 44228‎
 
19′ Raheem Sterling
 
26′ Luis Suárez
 
52′ Luis Suárez
 

Liverpool - Sunderland Preview: Suarez looking to continue fine scoring record against visitors

Jose Enrique and John O'Shea are expected to miss the Anfield clash after limping out of their respective weekend games, as the Reds look for a fifth win in seven league games

By Alex Young

More On :  Liverpool, Sunderland, Liverpool vs Sunderland
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LIVERPOOL

Reina
Johnson, Agger, Sktel, Downing
Gerrard, Lucas, Allen
Suso, Suarez, Sterling
SUNDERLAND

Mignolet
Gardner, Cuellar, Bramble, Kilgallon
McClean, Sessegnon, Colback, Johnson
Fletcher

Jose Enrique (hamstring) was withdrawn during Sunday's 3-0 win over QPR so is a doubt for the January 2 clash, with Stewart Downing likely to fill in at left-back. The Spaniard joins Martin Kelly (knee) on the treatment table, but Brad Jones (illness) could return.

Wes Brown (knee) is expected to miss the trip to Anfield, while John O'Shea (hamstring) failed to complete the full 90 minutes of the 2-1 loss to Tottenham on Saturday and is likely to miss the game along with long-term absentee Lee Cattermole (knee).

Titus Bramble replaced the former Manchester United defender against Spurs, and could continue to deputise against Liverpool.

  DID YOU KNOW?
  • Liverpool have lost just three times in 15 Premier League encounters against Sunderland, but have won just one of the last five clashes.
  • Luis Suarez has scored in three of his four Premier League appearances against Sunderland.
  • Steven Gerrard is one of only two midfielders (alongside Arsenal's Mikel Arteta) to play every minute of every Premier League game this season.
  • Liverpool hit the woodwork on 26 occasions during 2012, more than any other team.
  • Martin O'Neill has faced Liverpool 18 times in the Premier League, winning six, drawing seven and losing five.
  • Sunderland are unbeaten in the Premier League this season in games in which Steven Fletcher (pictured right) has scored.
  • The Black Cats have won just one of their last 15 Premier League away games.

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  • Liverpool 3-1 Sunderland
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  • Liverpool 2-1 Sunderland
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  • Liverpool 2-0 Sunderland
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Head to Head
England - Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ Jan 2, 2013 Liverpool 3 - Sunderland 0
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England - Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ Sep 15, 2012 Sunderland 1 - Liverpool 1
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England - Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ Mar 10, 2012 Sunderland 1 - Liverpool 0
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England - Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ Aug 13, 2011 Liverpool 1 - Sunderland 1
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England - Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ Mar 20, 2011 Sunderland 0 - Liverpool 2
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Last Five Matches
Liverpool
May 19, 2013Liverpool 1 - QPR 0EPL
May 12, 2013Fulham 1 - Liverpool 3EPL
May 5, 2013Liverpool 0 - Everton 0EPL
Apr 27, 2013Newcastle 0 - Liverpool 6EPL
Apr 21, 2013Liverpool 2 - Chelsea FC 2EPL
Sunderland
May 19, 2013Tottenham 1 - Sunderland 0EPL
May 12, 2013Sunderland 1 - Southampton 1EPL
May 6, 2013Sunderland 1 - Stoke 1EPL
Apr 29, 2013Aston Villa 6 - Sunderland 1EPL
Apr 20, 2013Sunderland 1 - Everton 0EPL
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Team News
Available Squads
25José Reina PaezGoalkeeper
2Glen JohnsonDefender
5Daniel AggerDefender
37Martin SkrtelDefender
47Andre Wisdom Defender
8Steven GerrardMidfielder
14Jordan HendersonMidfielder
19Stewart DowningMidfielder
21Lucas LeivaMidfielder
31Raheem SterlingMidfielder
7Luis SuárezStriker
1Bradley JonesGoalkeeper
23Jamie CarragherDefender
49Jack RobinsonDefender
8Nuri SahinMidfielder
24Joe AllenMidfielder
30SusoMidfielder
33Jonjo ShelveyMidfielder
22Simon MignoletGoalkeeper
27Matthew Kilgallon Defender
24Carlos Javier CuéllarDefender
25Danny RoseMidfielder
7Sebastian LarssonMidfielder
8Craig GardnerMidfielder
14Jack ColbackMidfielder
11Adam JohnsonMidfielder
23James McCleanMidfielder
28Stéphane SessegnonMidfielder
26Steven FletcherStriker
20Keiren WestwoodGoalkeeper
2Phil BardsleyDefender
19Titus BrambleDefender
15David VaughanMidfielder
25Fraizer CampbellStriker
10Connor WickhamStriker
16James McFaddenStriker
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