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Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez does not expect Mohamed Sissoko to play again this season.

Sissoko is currently sidelined with a serious eye injury he picked up in Tuesday's defeat to Benfica.

The powerful midfielder is still waiting to find out the full extent of the problem after going to see a specialist in London about the condition.


England coach Sven Goran Eriksson has confirmed Charlton Athletic attacker Darren Bent will get a chance to press home his claims for a place in the World Cup squad.

Premiership Preview:

Birmingham v Sunderland
Blues have taken 10 points out of a possible 12 against teams in the bottom four. Sunderland have managed just one goal in their last four league games.

Blackburn v Arsenal
Rovers have won four of their last five Premiership games at Ewood Park. Arsenal have won more times at Ewood Park than any other team in Premiership history - six times.

Charlton v Aston Villa
There have been at least three goals in each of the last five meetings between Charlton and Villa at The Valley. Only Chelsea and Manchester United have scored more Premiership away goals than Aston Villa this season - 18.

Chelsea v Portsmouth
Chelsea have won all five Premiership meetings with Pompey. The South Coast side have never scored a Premiership goal against Chelsea and conceded at least two in each of the five encounters.

Newcastle v Everton, Live on PremPlus 17.15
There have been nine red cards in Premiership meetings between Everton and Newcastle. Everton have used four different goalkeepers this season - only Chelsea (1996-97) and Ipswich (1999-2000) have used more in a season (both five).

Sunday:

Liverpool v Manchester City, Live on Sky Sports 1 12.15
No opposition player has scored at Anfield in the league since October 2. It is now 272 minutes since City scored a Premiership away goal.

Bolton v Fulham, 13.00
There have only been 19 goals at The Reebok in The Premiership this season - fewer than at any other ground. Brian McBride has scored four goals in five Premiership appearances against Bolton.

West Brom v Middlesbrough
Kanu has scored three goals against Boro in the league- he has not netted more against any other team. Boro have kept only one clean sheet in their last nine top-flight away games.