Liverpool V Southampton Barclays Premier League Match 21 -September 2013.Swansea with a side strain.
Philippe Coutinho is out for several weeks after shoulder surgery so the likes of Iago Aspas and Raheem Sterling will be pushing for a recall.
Southampton left-back Luke Shaw has overcome the knock that forced him to limp off in the draw with West Ham.Watch Liverpool V Southampton Live, Watch Liverpool V Southampton Live Stream, Watch Liverpool V Southampton Free Live Stream, Watch Liverpool V Southampton Online, Watch Liverpool V Southampton Online Free, Liverpool V Southampton Live, Liverpool V Southampton live stream Online.
But fellow left-back Danny Fox remains a doubt with an ankle complaint and Tadanari Lee may also miss out.
MATCH PREVIEW
"This Is Anfield". It's only a sign, but it's the reason Liverpool's tunnel is arguably the most famous in world football - and a sign that might be starting to resonate with visiting teams again.
Liverpool are 10 home games unbeaten, with only West Brom having left Anfield victorious in 2013 - a year in which Liverpool have so far won seven home league games. At this same stage of 2012, the Kop had only celebrated two successes and wouldn't cheer a third for another month.
Another home win here would give the Reds their best ever points total after five games of a Premier League season, and keep them on top of the pile for at least another week - when Luis Suarez can return.
Signs of exciting times ahead then? Well, yes, but in a back-to-front way I think the most exciting thing about Liverpool's start is that few seem to be getting TOO excited. There was even talk of a "reality check" from Monday's 2-2 draw at Swansea - a result most teams would happily shake hands on before kick-off.
Southampton drew last week, too, with their failure to turn umpteen chances into goals the reason they couldn't beat West Ham at home. Indeed, it's been a problem for Saints going back to last season, with only four scored in their last nine league games.
Mauricio Pochettino isn't concerned with those raw numbers, however, and is backing his potent-looking strike force to "stop making heroes out of opposing goalkeepers". A statistic he's much more interested in is that his team boasts the second-highest amount of possession in the league.
With Suarez completing his ban and Philippe Coutinho out injured (a player Pochettino likened to Lionel Messi when he had him at Espanyol), is this the right time to visit Anfield? Maybe, but another stat might be telling - the one at the top below.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
The last five meetings between these two teams have all been won by the home side.
Southampton's 3-1 victory over Liverpool in March was the Reds' most recent Premier League defeat.
Liverpool
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 12 league matches since that defeat at Southampton in March.
Liverpool's next win will be their 400th in the Premier League.
The Reds have won 1-0 in their first two home league games of the season.
All five of Liverpool's goals in the Premier League this season have come before half-time.
Daniel Sturridge has scored in all of Liverpool's matches so far in this campaign (four Premier League, one League Cup). He is the first Reds player to score in the first four games in a Premier League season.
Lucas has been booked in each of his last three Premier League appearances.
Southampton
Southampton's only league win so far this season came away from home - at West Brom on the opening day.
Saints have won just one of their last 10 Premier League matches.
They have scored just four goals in their last nine top-flight matches.
Rickie Lambert has scored more goals (two) for his country than his club (one) this season.
Southampton have averaged the second-highest possession figure this season (59.1%).
They have allowed only nine shots on target this season - fewer than any other side, while Liverpool have conceded the second most (22).