Daniel Sturridge replaces the suspended Luis Suarez in attack for Liverpool against Newcastle United in the only change from their 2-2 draw against Chelsea.

Suarez will not play for Liverpool again this season after being banned for 10 matches by the FA for biting Branislav Ivanovic.

Meanwhile, Rob Elliot continues to deputise for the injured Tim Krul in goal for Newcastle.

Newcastle: Elliot; Debuchy, S Taylor, Yanga-Mbiwa, Haidara; Perch, Tiote, Cabaye; Sissoko, Cisse, Gutierrez

Liverpool: Reina; Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Enrique; Lucas, Gerrard, Henderson; Downing, Coutinho, Sturridge