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February 11, 2013 8:00 PM GMT
Anfield — Liverpool
Referee: J. Moss
Attendance: 44752
February 11, 2013 8:00 PM GMT
Anfield — Liverpool
Referee: J. Moss
Attendance: 44752
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| Liverpool | 1.40 | 1.36 | 1.35 | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.38 |
| Draw | 4.00 | 5.00 | 4.20 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.70 | 4.30 |
| West Brom | 7.00 | 9.00 | 7.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 | 8.50 | 8.50 | 7.00 |
Liverpool - West Brom Preview: Suarez in red hot form ahead of Baggies visit
The Uruguayan has scored five and assisted seven in his last 10 Premier League games, while the Reds are enjoying a great run at home as their top-flight revival rolls on
By Michael Lightfoot
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LIVERPOOL
 Reina Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Enrique Gerrard, Lucas, Henderson Downing, Sturridge, Suarez |
WEST BROM  Foster Reid, McAuley, Olsson, Ridgewell Yacob, Mulumbu Dorrans, Morrison, Brunt Long |
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge (hip) should make the starting line-up, despite picking up a knock in the 2-2 draw at Manchester City.
Winger Raheem Sterling (calf) should also make a return to the squad, but Martin Kelly (knee) is out until March.
Philippe Coutinho is still struggling to gain enough match fitness to make his Reds bow, but could feature on the bench
West Brom will be without defender Goran Popov after he was sent off against Tottenham for spitting at Kyle Walker, incurring a three-match ban.
They are also missing long-term absentees Zoltan Gera and George Thorne (both knee), but Youssouf Mulumbu (knee) could make a return after featuring for DR Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Peter Odemwingie is highly unlikely to feature with his future at the club still uncertain.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
Each of Liverpool's last 11 competitive games have seen three or more goals scored, including their FA Cup defeat by Oldham.
- Brendan Rodgers' side have scored 12 goals in their past three Premier League games at Anfield, conceding none. In fact, Liverpool have seven clean sheets out of their last nine at home.
- Striker Luis Suarez has scored five and assisted seven in his last 10 Premier League games. He is 11/4 to score the first goal with Bet365.
- West Brom have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six away games, conceding 13 and scoring only six as they show a record of five defeats and one win.
- The Baggies stunned Liverpool in the opening fixture this season with a 3-0 win at The Hawthorns.
- Romelu Lukaku (pictured right) has seven goals and one assist in 10 Premier League starts.
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Liverpool 3-0 West Bromwich Albion
- 24.6 %
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Liverpool 3-1 West Bromwich Albion
- 12.86 %
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Liverpool 2-0 West Bromwich Albion
- 12.73 %
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Feb 11, 2013 | Liverpool 0 - West Bromwich Albion 2 |
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| England - Capital One Cup (CCUP) | Sep 26, 2012 | West Bromwich Albion 1 - Liverpool 2 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Aug 18, 2012 | West Bromwich Albion 3 - Liverpool 0 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Apr 22, 2012 | Liverpool 0 - West Bromwich Albion 1 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Oct 29, 2011 | West Bromwich Albion 0 - Liverpool 2 |
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Liverpool
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| May 19, 2013 | Liverpool 1 - QPR 0 | EPL |
| May 12, 2013 | Fulham 1 - Liverpool 3 | EPL |
| May 5, 2013 | Liverpool 0 - Everton 0 | EPL |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Newcastle 0 - Liverpool 6 | EPL |
| Apr 21, 2013 | Liverpool 2 - Chelsea FC 2 | EPL |
West Bromwich Albion
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| May 19, 2013 | West Bromwich Albion 5 - Man Utd. 5 | EPL |
| May 12, 2013 | Norwich City 4 - West Bromwich Albion 0 | EPL |
| May 7, 2013 | Manchester City FC 1 - West Bromwich Albion 0 | EPL |
| May 4, 2013 | West Bromwich Albion 2 - Wigan Athletic 3 | EPL |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Southampton 0 - West Bromwich Albion 3 | EPL |
| Returns: | Liverpool £14.00 |
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| 25 | José Reina Paez | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Glen Johnson | Defender |
| 3 | José Enrique | Defender |
| 5 | Daniel Agger | Defender |
| 23 | Jamie Carragher | Defender |
| 8 | Steven Gerrard | Midfielder |
| 14 | Jordan Henderson | Midfielder |
| 19 | Stewart Downing | Midfielder |
| 21 | Lucas Leiva | Midfielder |
| 33 | Jonjo Shelvey | Midfielder |
| 7 | Luis Suárez | Striker |
| 1 | Bradley Jones | Goalkeeper |
| 37 | Martin Skrtel | Defender |
| 47 | Andre Wisdom | Defender |
| 24 | Joe Allen | Midfielder |
| 31 | Raheem Sterling | Midfielder |
| - | Coutinho | Midfielder |
| 29 | Fabio Borini | Striker |
| 1 | Ben Foster | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | Jonas Olsson | Defender |
| 6 | Liam Ridgewell | Defender |
| 23 | Gareth McAuley | Defender |
| 12 | Steven Reid | Defender |
| 5 | Claudio Yacob | Midfielder |
| 7 | James Morrison | Midfielder |
| 11 | Chris Brunt | Midfielder |
| 17 | Graham Dorrans | Midfielder |
| 21 | Youssouf Mulumbu | Midfielder |
| 9 | Shane Long | Striker |
| 13 | B. Myhill | Goalkeeper |
| 28 | Billy Jones | Midfielder |
| 30 | Sebastien Gabriel Tamaş | Defender |
| 14 | Jerome Thomas | Midfielder |
| 8 | Markus Rosenberg | Striker |
| 36 | Romelu Lukaku | Striker |
| 32 | Marc-Antoine Fortune | Striker |
| Luis Suárez | |
| Position: | Striker |
| Squad Number: | 7 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 23 | 10 | 0 |
The striker has been in scintillating form this season and has kicked on into another gear since the turn of the year, having had a hand in 12 of his side's goals in his last 10 Premier League appearances for the club. Given more license to roam with the arrival of Daniel Sturridge, West Brom's midfield will have to be alert to pick the Uruguayan up as he drops deep.
| Ben Foster | |
| Position: | Goalkeeper |
| Squad Number: | 1 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The former England man is likely to face a bombardment in the face of the Reds' new-found attacking prowess and is likely to have a busy afternoon if he is to claim a clean sheet. Foster, however, is a strong presence in the box and his organisational skills have been lauded in the past. They will have to be at their very best to help the Baggies snatch a result.
Liverpool are on a good run of form at home, while West Brom have been woeful on their travels recently. With Sturridge and Suarez looking to have kick started their partnership to perfection, it could be a tough afternoon for Steve Clarke's side.
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Robin van Persie Striker Man Utd. |
26 | 3 |
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Luis Suárez Striker Liverpool |
23 | 0 |
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Gareth Bale Midfielder Tottenham |
21 | 0 |
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C. Benteke Striker Aston Villa |
19 | 3 |
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Michu Midfielder Swansea City |
19 | 0 |
