Reading V Liverpool Preview - By: Jonathan Walker

Thirteenth place Reading welcome fourth placed Liverpool in a Premiership fixture this Saturday.

Steve Copell's Reading have struggled this season compared to the superb debut in the first ever Premiership campaign, leading many to believe they are suffering from the ominous second season syndrome.

The Hoops have failed to chalk up a league victory in their last four Premiership games, collecting two draws and two losses. They did look like they were going to earn three points against Middlesbrough on Saturday, but Boro's Sanli's 83rd minute equaliser after striker Dave Kitson put the home side in front early in the second half.

This week there has been reports of some unrest amongst the Reading ranks with striker Leroy Lita and England international left back Nicky Shorey being told that they can leave the club if they are not happy.
Steve Coppell told the Reading Chronicle: "I only want players who want to play for the club. If they don't, it's best for all concerned if they move on."

With a January transfer likely to happen, the duo may find themselves frozen out from first team action. If this is the case, Dave Kitson and Kevin Doyle are likely to be the first choice strike pairing.

Third place Liverpool will arrive at Reading with one eye on their vital Champions League match against Marseille on Tuesday.
Liverpool fans are expecting manager Rafa Benitez to rest a few of his star players ahead of that game, which could mean the likes of Fernando Torres, Steve Gerrard and Jamie Carragher may not start the match, or may not complete the 90 minutes.

The Reds have been in good form lately and comprehensively beat struggling Bolton 4-0 on Saturday thanks to goals from Hyypia, Torres, Gerrard and Babel.

Liverpool are currently in third place in the Premier League table after thrashing struggling Bolton 4-0 at Anfield last Saturday. They are still unbeaten in the Premier League this season and will want to continue their impressive string of results before they face Manchester United in a fortnight's time.

The result may well depend on how many first team members Rafa Benitez decides to rest, this could be a time for Reading to face the Reds and could climb up the league table on Saturday afternoon.

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This article is written by Jonathan Walker of Reading V Liverpool Live

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