It's a tactical switch which Brendan Rodgers is convinced spells double trouble for Premier League defenders.
The Liverpool boss reaped the rewards of playing Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge as an old fashioned front two at the Stadium of Light last weekend.
Having previously utilised one of his strikers either in a deeper role behind the other or out wide, Rodgers took the decision to push them both through the middle in a two-pronged attack. It worked a treat as they provided the inspiration for a 3-1 triumph over Sunderland.
The 3-4-1-2 formation the manager has been trialling will be retained for tomorrow’s home clash with newly-promoted Crystal Palace. The tactics board came out in his Melwood office yesterday as he explained why the system is perfectly suited to bringing the best out of his in-form frontmen
Liverpool injuries and suspensions
Out: Philippe Coutinho (shoulder), Aly Cissokho (ankle), Sebastián Coates (knee), Glen Johnson (ankle), Joe Allen (hamstring), Lucas Leiva (suspended). In doubt: None.
Crystal Palace injuries and suspensions
Out: Paddy McCarthy (groin), Jack Hunt (ankle), Jonny Williams (ankle), Glenn Murray (knee). In doubt: Damien Delaney (ankle).
Projected lineups
Liverpool: Simon Mignolet; Mamadou Sakho, Martin Skrtel, Kolo Touré; José Enrique, Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson, Raheem Sterling; Victor Moses; Daniel Sturridge, Luis Suárez
Crystal Palace: Julian Speroni; Dean Moxey, Daniel Gabbidon, Adrian Mariappa, Joel Ward; Jimmy Kébé, Kagisho Dikgacoi, Mile Jedinak, José Campaña, Jerome Thomas; Cameron Jerome
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 3 p.m. local, 10 a.m. ET
