Rafael Benitez could make major changes for Liverpool's Premier League trip to Arsenal, the second of three games between the sides in a week.Liverpool have a five-point lead and vastly superior goal difference over fifth-placed Everton, and Benitez now sees Tuesday's Champions League return with the Gunners as all important.

Javier Mascherano is definitely out on Saturday, suspended in the wake of his red card at Manchester United. But it is also possible that Benitez could rest Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher for this one.

Kick-off at the Emirates Stadium is at 12.45pm.

Liverpool (from): Reina, Finnan, Arbeloa, Skrtel, Aurelio, Benayoun, Lucas, Alonso, Riise, Voronin, Crouch, Pennant, Babel, Hyypia, Gerrard, Torres, Carragher, Kuyt, Itandje.

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