Squad sheets: Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur

Liverpool exude an air of conviction now that makes it hard to recall that they were defeated at Bolton recently. Those memories are all but erased following progress in the Carling Cup and FA Cup. However, Tottenham, 11 points better off in the league, may reintroduce some anxiety to Anfield. Their firepower has been greater than that of Kenny Dalglish's side. But Craig Bellamy and Dirk Kuyt have recently been at their best and Liverpool have not missed Luis Suárez too badly during a now completed suspension. Kevin McCarra Venue Anfield Tickets Sold out Last season Liverpool 0 Tottenham 2 Referee M Oliver This season's matches 12 Y 27, R 4, 2.58 cards per game Odds Liverpool 11-10 Tottenham 23-10 Draw 12-5 Liverpool Subs from Doni, Coátes, Kelly, Carragher, Rodríguez, Flanagan, Spearing, Aurélio, Shelvey, Bellamy, Kuyt Doubtful None Injured Lucas (knee, Jun) Suspended None Form guide WLDLWD Disciplinary record Y35 R3 Leading scorer Bellamy 6 Tottenham Subs from Gomes, Cudicini, Rose, Nelsen, Dawson, Livermore, Lennon, Kranjcar, Defoe, Giovani, Saha, Khumalo, Dawkins Doubtful King (knee), Walker (groin), Lennon (hamstring), Defoe (hamstring), Van der Vaart (calf), Adebayor (hamstring) Injured Huddlestone (ankle, Mar), Gallas (calf, unknown) Suspended None Form guide WLDWWD Disciplinary record Y26 R1 Leading scorer Bale, Adebayor 9 Match pointers • Tottenham's 2-0 win at Anfield last season ended a run of 16 Premier League away games at Liverpool without victory • Liverpool have only had fewer points after 11 home fixtures in two of their previous 19 Premier League seasons, although they remain undefeated at their own stadium this campaign • Should he be selected for Spurs, Gareth Bale will make his 100th Premier League appearance • Stewart Downing has had more shots without scoring than any other top-flight player this season (45)