Liverpool v Man City Team Line-Ups: Gerrard Starts, Aquilani On Bench For Reds

The full team line-ups for Liverpool v Manchester City in their Premier League match at Anfield on Saturday.

Liverpool have lost three of their last six matches, with just two wins since late September, while Manchester City have drawn four of their last five matches, with both sides able to move up to 4th place in the EPL (if only temporarily) with a win.

Liverpool are without striker Fernando Torres for the match, but Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez welcomes back skipper Steven Gerrard to the side.

Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun, winger Albert Riera and defender Fabio Aurelio are all available after returning from a successful trip to Belgrade to be treated by Serbian physiotherapist Mariana Kovacevic during the International break and start the match on the bench.

Meanwhile, Liverpool vice-captain Jamie Carragher returns from suspension and starts again Mark Hughes’ side.

David N’Gog, Ryan Babel and Dirk Kuyt start up-front for Liverpool.

Manchester City have had late fitness tests for Manchester City record signing Robinho, who has recovered from an ankle injury and who starts on the bench.

Striker Craig Bellamy has shaken-off a groin strain and starts in attack alongside Emmanuel Adebayor.

Midfielder Gareth Barry has recovered from a mild groin injury incurred during England's 1-0 loss to Brazil in the International friendly last weekend and starts for City.

Roque Santa Cruz and Carlos Tevez start the match on the bench.

Liverpool v Manchester City Full Teamsheets:

Liverpool Team: Reina, Skrtel, Carragher, Agger, Insua, Mascherano, Lucas, Kuyt, Gerrard, Babel, N'Gog.

Liverpool Substitutes: Cavalieri, Aquilani, El Zhar, Aurelio, Riera, Benayoun, Kyrgiakos.

Manchester City Team: Given, Zabaleta, Toure, Lescott, Bridge, Wright-Phillips, De Jong, Ireland, Barry, Bellamy, Adebayor.

Manchester City Substitutes: Taylor, Onuoha, Kompany, Johnson, Weiss, Tevez, Santa Cruz.