CM: Steven Gerrard
Still controlling matters from his new deep-lying midfield role stationed just in front of his side’s back four, while at the same time helping to provide assists and goals as well for the team cause in what has been a memorable campaign to date.
CM: Jordan Henderson
What a turnaround in fortunes the hard-working England international has enjoyed at Anfield of late, so much so that the energetic midfielder is now in line to go to this summer’s Fifa World Cup in Brazil with his country.
CM: Joe Allen
The Welshman has won his place back in the Reds’ midfield of late following the knee-ligament injury picked up by Lucas Leiva against Aston Villa in January, and the holding midfielder should just edge out the Brazilian when the Black Cats come to Anfield on Wednesday.