Middlesbrough v LiverpoolMiddlesbrough will make a late decision on Stewart Downing, Lee Cattermole and Andrew Taylor.
Chris Riggott (ankle ligaments) and Ugo Ehiogu (Achilles) are unlikely to be risked but Julio Arca is available after a foot problem.
Aiyegbeni YAKUBU is Middlesbrough's top scorer with four goals.
Liverpool are expected to switch Steven Gerrard to central midfield with Mohamed Sissoko sidelined.
With Luis Garcia nursing a muscle injury, Bolo Zenden and Jermaine Pennant may get a chance in midfield.
Peter CROUCH is Liverpool's top scorer with eight goals.
Middlesbrough (from): Schwarzer, Jones, Turnbull, Xavier, Davies, Huth, Woodgate, Pogatetz, Taylor, Arca, Boateng, Downing, Cattermole, Morrison, Rochemback, Euell, Mendieta, Yakubu, Maccarone, Graham.
Liverpool (from): Reina, Finnan, Carragher, Agger, Hyypia, Warnock, Riise, Pennant, Alonso, Gerrard, Zenden, Crouch, Bellamy, Kuyt, Fowler, Dudek, Paletta, Gonzalez.
REFEREE Lee Mason (Lancashire)
HEAD TO HEAD TOTALSHome and away
League: Middlesbro 37 wins, Liverpool 54, Draws 37
Prem: Middlesbro 5 wins, Liverpool 10, Draws 7
at Middlesbrough only
League: Middlesbro 24 wins, Liverpool 20, Draws 20
Prem: Middlesbro 5 wins, Liverpool 3, Draws 3