Liverpool v Chelsea: Jose opts for Ramires

Ramires is included in the Chelsea side for the big game at Anfield against Liverpool, who recall Steven Gerrard, Raheem Sterling, Jordan Henderson, Philippe Coutinho, Dejan Lovren and Mario Balotelli to their starting line-up.

Back after recovering from a recent injury, Ramires returns along with Cesar Azpilicueta, who is available again after a suspension.

Willian and Filipe Luis are on the Blues bench, as are Didier Drogba and the fit-again Loic Remy.

Liverpool: Mignolet, Johnson, Skrtel, Lovren, Moreno, Gerrard, Can, Henderson, Coutinho, Sterling, Balotelli.
Subs: Jones, Toure, Lucas, Allen, Lallana, Borini, Lambert.

Chelsea: Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Matic, Fabregas; Ramires, Oscar, Hazard; Costa.
Subs: Cech, Zouma, Filipe Luis, Mikel, Willian, Remy, Drogba.

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