Team News: Andy Carroll, Craig Bellamy up front for Liverpool

Carroll, Bellamy up front for Liverpool

Liverpool and Newcastle United have each made one change for tonight's match at Anfield.

Craig Bellamy replaces the suspended Luis Suarez, while Andy Carroll retains his place up front to face his former club.

Meanwhile, Haris Vuckic comes into the Magpies attack in place of Leon Best.

The hosts have captain Steven Gerrard on the bench after he made his long-awaited return as a substitute against Blackburn Rovers on Boxing Day.

Liverpool: Reina; Johnson, Enrique, Skrtl, Agger; Adam, Henderson, Spearing, Downing; Bellamy, Carroll Subs: Doni, Maxi, Kuyt, Gerrard, Carragher, Shelvey, Kelly

Newcastle: Krul; Simpson, Williamson, Coloccini, R. Taylor; Obertan, Toite, Cabaye, Gutierrez; Vuckic, Ba Subs: Elliot, Santon, Perch, Ben Arfa, Sammy Ameobi, Shola Ameobi, Leon Best

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