http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 eye maiden home win as they play host to Reading
Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool will look to get their EPL campaign back on track when they host Reading on Saturday.
The Merseyside outfit have secured just a single win out of their first seven matches, which has left them wobbling in the bottom half of the table.
Their home form, in particular, has been lacklustre. Out of their four outings at Anfield, the Reds have already suffered two defeats against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 and Manchester United, and could only manage a point apiece from their other two fixtures.
Meanwhile, Reading, who currently find themselves in the drop zone, have themselves got a rebuilding task to carry out. The Royals have only pocketed 3 points from their 6 games and are still in search of their first win of the season since their promotion
to the top-flight.
Liverpool
It has been testing first few months at the office for Rodgers since he took over the management of Anfield in June and his problems have only compounded over the last week.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pepe-Reina-c29672, is reported to have pulled his hamstring.
The striker’s void is likely to be filled by Oussama Assaidi, while Brad Jones could take up the gloves in the Spaniard’s absence.
No major changes are expected in the backline, as Rodgers is likely to stick with the Glen Johnson, Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger combination.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nuri-Sahin-c28251, Joe Allen and Steven Gerrard will continue with their midfield duties, while Suarez will once again spearhead the attack.
Expected Starting Line-up:
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Oussama-Assaidi-c28900, Raheem Sterling, Luis Suarez.
Results of last five league games:
D W L D L
Reading
Brian McDermott will not have to deal with any major injury concerns, as he sets out on the task of inflicting a shock defeat on the jittery hosts.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 McCarthy will take the gloves in the absence of first-choice shot-stopper, Adam Federici, who is currently nursing an injury.
Nicky Shorey, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Adrián-c3701 Mariappa, Kaspars Gorkss and Shaun Cummings are expected to guard the backline, while Jem Karacan and Jobi McAnuff will take up the midfield duties.
The attack is likely to be led by Pavel Pogrebnyak and Noel Hunt.
Expected Starting Line-up:
Jobi McAnuff (Captain), Alex McCarthy (Goalkeeper), http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pavel-Pogrebnyak-c29501, Noel Hunt.
Results of last five league games:
D D L L L
Prediction
Liverpool 2 : 0 Reading
The Merseyside outfit are almost certain to dominate the proceedings on Saturday and are likely to grab maximum points and bring to an end their prolonged wait of securing their first league win of the season at Anfield.
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