The main key point for this game is that Liverpoool will finally have a full team to choose from after months of agony and disappoitment. The Reds are 13 points off the pace at this early juncture and another loss here would spell disaster. However, they have turned up on big occasions this season, which consists of the 2-0 victories over United and derby rivals Everton. Fernando Torres will be a major boost for the home team because he alone can lift the spirits if his team mates.

Yesterday's surprising results around the league meant that Arsenal and Liverpool can really capitalised on their big guns falling. Chelsea were held to a frustrating 3-3 draw with Everton while Manchester United went down 1-0 to Villa. This game promises to be full of goals given the extraordinary head to head record between the two, which included a 4-4 draw last season. Go for the Reds to win this game, with the Gunners losing their last three on their travels without reply.

Pick: Liverpool @ 2.23