DM: Steven Gerrard
The Liverpool skipper will surely be in determined mood to produce a fine display at Selhurst Park on Monday after it was the holding midfielder’s error that gifted Chelsea their opening goal at Anfield last weekend.
CM: Lucas Leiva
The Brazil midfielder has earned his starting place in the last two Premier League fixtures to the three-man suspension picked up by Jordan Henderson following his red card against Manchester City, with this match being the last of those fixtures the Englishman will miss.
CM: Joe Allen
The Wales international has turned in some eye-catching displays in central midfield in recent weeks.