Fernando Torres returns to lead the line and Harry Kewell makes his first start of the season as the Reds take on Newcastle in this afternoon's lunch time kick-off at St James' Park.
The Spaniard partners the recalled Dirk Kuyt up front while there are also starts for Momo Sissoko, Steve Finnan and Lucas Leiva as Rafa Benitez makes five changes from the side that faced Fulham.
Peter Crouch and Ryan Babel are among the subs.
The Reds team in full: Reina, Finnan, Arbeloa, Carragher, Hyypia, Gerrard, Kewell, Sissoko, Lucas, Kuyt, Torres. Subs: Itandje, Riise, Crouch, Babel, Mascherano |