05.02.2003 - Liverpool v Palace: team news

---

Michael Owen is set for a return tot he team in tonight's FA Cup 4th round replay against Crystal Palace at Anfield.

Owen was left out of Sunday's win at West Ham, with Milan Baros and Emile Heskey both performing well up front, but tonight is likely to see a return to the Owen/Heskey partnership which has been so successful in the past.

Steven Gerrard and Vladimir Smicer are both suspended for tonight's game, with Gerrard starting a 3 match ban, and Smicer missing for the game having picked up 5 yellow cards during the season.

Liverpool's previous home match against Crystal Palace resulted in a a 5-0 win to the Reds, and they'll be hoping for a similar outcome tonight with a home game against Leeds up grabs for the winners.