24.08.2003 - Gerrard starts against Villa

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Steven Gerrard is back in the Liverpool starting line up for today's match at Aston Villa.

The Reds' midfielder was suspended for last weekend's defeat against Chelsea but is straight back in the team as Liverpool aim to record a fifth straight win at Villa Park.

Vladimir Smicer also returns, but will start on the bench. Bruno Cheyrou and Anthony Le Tallec are the two players who miss out after being included in last week's squad.

Liverpool: Dudek, Carragher, Hyypia, Henchoz, Riise, Murphy, Gerrard, Diouf, Kewell, Owen, Heskey

Subs: Kirkland, Finnan, Smicer, Baros, Biscan.