Dirk Kuyt and Jordan Henderson have returned to the Liverpool team for the Premier League encounter with Aston Villa.

Jonjo Shelvey keeps his place in midfield, with Andy Carroll taking his place on the bench.

Villa, meanwhile, give a start to Emile Heskey in attack, while Barry Bannan takes his place in midfield.

Liverpool: Doni; Flanagan, Carragher, Skrtel, Enrique; Henderson, Shelvey, Gerrard, Downing; Kuyt, Suarez

Aston Villa: Given; Hutton, Collins, Baker, Lichaj; Herd Bannan, Ireland, Warnock; Agbonlahor, Heskey