Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool
Follow every kick as Blackburn Rovers take on Liverpool at Ewood Park in the Premier League
on 05-Dec-2009, kick off time 15:00
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Blackburn Rovers face an
embattled Liverpool outfit on Saturday at Ewood Park and both teams
will be striving to grab all three points this time out.
The hosts have manage to claw their way up into 12th position,
thanks mainly to their strong home record, although stand-in boss Neil
McDonald guided the side to their first away win of the season against
Bolton Wanderers on November 22.
Manager Sam Allardyce may well take his place back in the dugout
following heart surgery, but if he doesn't, McDonald will continue to
take charge.
The hosts have lost just once at home so far this term - on the
opening day of the season against Manchester City - and they will be
looking to twist the knife into Rafael Benitez's men as they continue
to struggle on all fronts this term.
The midweek Carling Cup quarter-final success over Chelsea on
penalties highlighted just how hard Rovers are to beat on home soil.
With the Reds out of the Champions League and 13 points adrift of
leaders Chelsea in the league, the Merseysiders managed to beat city
rivals Everton on Sunday, but they must continue their winning ways
following a dreadful period that yielded just one win in ten prior to
their Goodison Park success.
Star striker Fernando Torres is still struggling with injury and it remains to be seen if he will feature.
Ryan Babel (ankle) is likely to miss out as he continues his rehabilitation.
The hosts have concerns over David Dunn who has been nursing a calf
complaint and after being in fine form in recent weeks, the Lancashire
outfit will be keen for him to win his fitness battle.
Martin Olsson has picked up a virus and he is struggling to shake his illness bout off ahead of the weekend clash.
During last season's Premier League campaign, Liverpool claimed all three points when they secured a 3-1 success.
Xabi Alonso opened the scoring midway through the second half before Yossi Benyoun doubled the lead.
Source: DSG