Sterling takes Allen's spot against Spurs

Forward Raheem Sterling returned to Liverpool’s starting line-up for the first time in three matches for the visit of Tottenham to Anfield.

Midfielder Joe Allen made way in the only change from Wednesday’s win over Sunderland.

Spurs also made one change with Gylfi Sigurdsson, who scored the last-gasp winner against Southampton last weekend, replacing Mousa Dembele.

Liverpool: Mignolet, Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Flanagan, Henderson, Gerrard, Coutinho, Suarez, Sturridge, Sterling.

Subs: Brad Jones, Aspas, Moses, Sakho, Cissokho, Lucas, Allen.

Spurs: Lloris, Naughton, Kaboul, Vertonghen, Rose, Bentaleb, Sigurdsson, Lennon, Chadli, Eriksen, Soldado.

Subs: Dembele, Dawson, Friedel, Kane, Winks, Townsend, Sandro.

Referee: Phil Dowd (Staffordshire)