Jerzy Dudek is also out with a back injury, so Peguy Arphexad is expected to be on the bench instead.

Arsenal have Bergkamp doubtful with a knee injury, so Jeffers may get a rare second consecutive start. Ljungberg has a heavy cold, which kept him out of the win at the Hawthorns on Boxing Day. He could be ok in time but more likely to be on the bench if anything.

Vieira played well against the Baggies showing no remnants of his recent injury, so should be ok to face Liverpool.

Craig Holloway will be on the bench due to the fractures recently suffered by reserve keepers Rami Shaaban and Stuart Taylor.