Liverpool 1-1 Norwich: Barclays Premier League latest scores and updates - as it happened
4pm: Liverpool vs Norwich City
- Liverpool could recall Daniel Sturridge from the start for the first time in the league since March.
- Jordan Henderson reportedly breaks foot and will miss the next eight weeks.
- On loan Norwich defender Andre Wisdom unavailable against parent club. Gary Hooper out.
Full time: Liverpool 1-1 Norwich City
Liverpool are left frustrated as their deluge of attacking players fail to get the job done against Norwich, who were worth their point. Danny Ings netted his first Reds goal but Russell Martin scored his third of the season to grab a point. John Ruddy was the hero thereafter, saving from Coutinho to grab the Canaries a point.
Goal: Liverpool 1-1 Norwich City (Russell Martin)
Remember where you were. Russell Martin scores a beauty and Norwich are back in the game from absolutely nothing. Mignolet comes to punch a corner and doesn't get enough on it and Martin takes the ball on his chest and loops the ball over the Belgian from close range. Liverpool react by bringing Adam Lallana on for Daniel Sturridge.
Half time: Liverpool 0-0 Norwich City
Liverpool frustrated by Norwich as the first half comes to an end. The Reds have had plenty of opportunity but not much in the way of genuine chances at Anfield. Daniel Sturridge has looked like a player without a league start since March and has missed several guilt-edged chances. Norwich have been compact and at time comfortable but their goalkeeper John Ruddy threatens to be a busy man in the second half.
There is no underestimating what a big day in Liverpool's the return of Daniel Sturridge is. The England international has been missing for long periods of the last 12 months and it could be a real difference maker this season for the struggling Reds. No doubt manager Brendan Rodgers couldn't resist putting him in.
Let's begin our build up to this one by adding some meat to the bone of the team news. Liverpool welcome back Daniel Sturridge from the start in the league for the first time since March. Mamadou Sakho and Alberto Moreno return to the team in the Premier League too, as does Philippe Coutinho after suspension.
Norwich make two changes. One of which is enforced as on loan defender Andre Wisdom drops out as he is unable to play against his parent club, while Wes Hoolahan is replaced by Graeme Dorrans.
Brendan Rodgers might have attained some credit from the Europa League draw in Bordeaux with a host of young pretenders, but the pressure still remains on the Liverpool boss after two straight league defeats either side of the international break. Norwich City, among the pre-season contenders to go down, have already won twice this season against Sunderland and Bournemouth but today is their first meeting with one of the league's big boys so it will be a true test of Alex Neil's side. Team news to follow.
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