Team News: Pepe Reina, Stewart Downing start for Liverpool

Goalkeeper Pepe Reina has returned to the Liverpool starting lineup for this afternoon's trip to Swansea City.

Winger Stewart Downing has also been included, as has Jordan Henderson. Midfielder Joe Allen will also feature from the beginning against his former employers.

Meanwhile, Itay Shechter will continue to lead the line for hosting Swansea.

Swansea: Tremmel; Rangel, Williams, Chico, Davies; Britton, De Guzman, Routledge, Hernandez, Michu; Shechter

Liverpool: Reina; Johnson, Enrique, Skrtel, Agger; Allen, Henderson, Gerrard; Downing, Sterling; Suarez