Liverpool v BIRMINGHAM: Barry Ferguson banned for Reds test

Birmingham midfielder Barry Ferguson is suspended for Monday's Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield. The former Scotland international was sent off for two bookable offences during Sunday's goalless draw with Manchester City and could be replaced by Lee Carsley. Out of contention: Ferguson (right) to miss match through suspensionOn-loan goalkeeper Joe Hart is available after being ineligible to face his parent club although deputy Maik Taylor impressed against Mark Hughes' side. Winger Keith Fahey is battling to overcome a knock to his knee in training but striker Garry O'Connor is still troubled by a groin problem and is a doubt. Provisional squad: Hart, Taylor, Carr, Parnaby, Johnson, Dann, Queudrue, Ridgewell, Vignal, Larsson, Bowyer, Carsley, Fahey, McFadden, McSheffrey, Jerome, Benitez, Phillips, O'Connor, Doyle.CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE WEEKEND'S PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM NEWS  Explore more:People:Garry O'Connor, Joe Hart, Maik Taylor, Barry Ferguson, MARK HUGHESPlaces:Liverpool, Birmingham, Scotland

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