Garry Monk’s first visit to Anfield as a player ended in a 7-1 defeat with Southampton in January 1999 but, even with Liverpool prolific at home, he will be confident of an improvement on his first outing here as manager. Last weekend’s FA Cup defeat to Everton was Swansea’s first defeat in four matches under Monk. They have rediscovered their cohesion and energy in recent weeks but will need to be on peak form to withstand a Liverpool team smarting from their cup exit at Arsenal and sensing a title challenge under the former Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers. Andy Hunter

Kick-off Sunday 1.30pm

Venue Anfield

Last season Liverpool 5 Swansea 0

Referee M Jones

This season G14, Y44, R2, 3.4 cards per game

Odds H 3-10 A 9-1 D 4-1

Liverpool

Subs from Jones, Henderson, Johnson, Kelly, Aspas, Moses, Alberto, Ibe, Smith

Doubtful Johnson (ankle), Henderson (wrist)

Injured Lucas (knee, Mar), Sakho (hamstring, Mar), Enrique (knee, Mar), Coates (knee, Mar)

Form WWDWDW

Discipline Y37 R0

Leading scorer Suárez 23

Swansea City

Subs from Tremmel, Amat, Taylor, Ngog, De Guzmán, Emnes, Hernández, Tiendalli, Vázquez

Doubtful Michu (ankle), Pozuelo (hip)

Injured Bartley (hamstring, unknown)

Suspended None

Form DWLWLL

Discipline Y44 R1

Leading scorer Bony 8

• Liverpool
• Swansea City
• Premier League

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