Gerrard returns for Liverpool
Steven Gerrard returned to the starting line-up to lead the side in a re-run of last season’s memorable FA Cup final.
Gerrard only appeared as a late substitute in the midweek Champions League game in Kiev, following a stomach upset.
Mohamed Sissoko (knee) and Stephen Warnock (ankle) were out, Gerrard and Fabio Aurelio coming in. Craig Bellamy also returned with Mark Gonzalez dropping to the bench.
West Ham, who had not won at Anfield since 1963 and had not beaten Liverpool anywhere in their last eight meetings, recalled midfielder Yossi Benayoun as they returned to a four-man backline with James Collins reverting to the bench.
Liverpool: Reina, Finnan, Hyypia, Agger, Aurelio, Pennant, Alonso, Gerrard, Luis Garcia, Bellamy, Crouch.
Subs: Dudek, Kromkamp, Gonzalez, Kuyt, Zenden.
West Ham: Carroll, Paintsil, Ferdinand, Gabbidon, Konchesky, Bowyer, Mullins, Reo-Coker, Benayoun, Zamora, Harewood.
Subs: Walker, Mears, Sheringham, Cole, Collins.
Referee: A Wiley (Staffordshire)
