Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez sprang a surprise by leaving Robbie Keane on the bench against Manchester City at Eastlands.
The Republic of Ireland international was expected to retain his place in the team after scoring his first goal for the club in the Champions League victory over PSV Eindhoven in midweek.
Instead Javier Mascherano was recalled to the starting line-up in a tactical move.
City showed one change to the side that defeated AC Omonia in the UEFA Cup with Richard Dunne returning after a hamstring problem and Tal Ben Haim standing down.
