| Squad sheets: Liverpool v Blackpool Not even in their darkest hour this summer could Liverpool have envisaged hosting Blackpool in October with one less point, fewer goals scored and with as many shots on target (23) as Ian Holloway's rapidly-assembled side. But that is the reality confronting Roy Hodgson. It is a matter of conjecture as to which team has shown the greater ambition. Liverpool have faced a difficult start but concern over performance level is justified, and it will be expected to improve significantly against a Blackpool team with two valuable away wins to their name this season. Having appeared in discomfort at the end of Thursday's draw in Utrecht, Fernando Torres is fit and available. Andy HunterVenue Anfield, Sunday 3pm Tickets Sold out Last season N/A Referee M JonesThis season's matches 4 Y11, R1, 3.00 cards per gameOdds Liverpool 1-3 Blackpool 10-1 Draw 4-1LiverpoolSubs from Jones, Jovanovic, Rodríguez, Ngog, Kelly, Pacheco, Lucas, Kyrgiakos, Babel, Wilson, Spearing, ShelveyDoubtful Agger (groin), Kelly (knee)Injured Aurélio (achilles, 17 Oct), Konchesky (hamstring, 17 Oct)Suspended NoneForm guide DLDWLDDisciplinary record Y6 R1Leading scorer Gerrard 3BlackpoolSubs from Kingson, Rachubka, Keinan, Grandin, Southern, Basham, Sylvestre, Edwards, Phillips, Demontagnac, Euell, Carney, VarneyDoubtful NoneInjured Baptiste (knee, 16 Oct), Almond (shoulder, 23 Oct), Clarke (knee, May)Suspended NoneForm guide LLWDLW Disciplinary record Y9 R1Leading scorer Harewood 2Match pointers• Liverpool and Blackpool have not met in any competition since 1971• This is Liverpool's worst ever start to a Premier League season, with just six points and -3 goal difference• Blackpool have conceded more away goals than any other to- flight team this season (10) but only Chelsea have picked up as many points (6) on their travels• Liverpool have conceded at least two goals in three of their last five league games• Blackpool are one of three teams yet to score a header in the Premier LeagueLiverpoolBlackpoolPremier Leagueguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
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