Saturday 20 December 2008

Reds look strong for London trip

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has no new injury problems to contend with ahead of Sunday's trip to The Emirates to face Arsenal.

Striker Fernando Torres could be back in a week's time after a hamstring injury, while full-back Fabio Aurelio has still not recovered after missing the last three league matches with a calf problem.

Centre-back Martin Skrtel has returned to full training after two months out with knee ligament damage but will not be considered for the trip to London. Manager Rafael Benitez is expected to take his place on the touchline after a kidney stones operation earlier in the week.

Reds (from): Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Agger, Dossena, Babel, Benayoun, Gerrard, Mascherano, Lucas, Alonso, Riera, Kuyt, Keane, Ngog, Cavalieri, Insua, El Zhar.