Stats: Reds' strong record with Baggies

In the Premier League the clubs have met 16 times, with the Reds winning 11 and losing four. Last season's game at Anfield was the first time the Baggies had scored in one of those losing games.

Liverpool's biggest ever league win over West Brom came in April 2003 when they triumphed 6-0 at the Hawthorns. Their biggest win over Albion at Anfield, meanwhile, came in September 1900 and again in September 1935 - both by a 5-0 margin.

The Reds have failed to score in only three of their last 24 home league games against today's opponents, while there has been only one goalless draw between the teams on this ground since 1953 - that came in October 1984.

The Baggies have won two of their last three league visits to Anfield - 2-0 in February 2013 and 1-0 in April 2012 - but those wins were the only successes in their last 24 league visits.

Last season, Albion finished in 17th position, just three points above the relegation zone, having drawn more games than any other top-flight team - 15, including six away from home.

West Brom only won three league games on the road last season, including a famous victory at Old Trafford, but their most recent away trip brought a 1-0 result over Tottenham Hotspur.

Joe Allen made his debut for the Reds at West Brom on the opening day of the 2012-13 season, and fellow midfielder Philippe Coutinho made his first Liverpool appearance in this Anfield fixture in February 2013.

Italian forward Mario Balotelli scored his first goal in English league football against the Baggies. He notched both in Manchester City's 2-0 home win in November 2010.

On a similar note, the first goal of Adam Lallana's career was scored against Albion for Southampton in a 1-1 draw at the Hawthorns in April 2008.

Simon Mignolet could play his 50th game for Liverpool in all competitions, while Rickie Lambert's next league appearance will see him reach the milestone of 550 in his career.