Liverpool head to the seaside this week (Blackpool 14/5, Draw 13/5, Liverpool 10/11 – Match Betting) looking for inspiration from a footballing great, with Kenny Dalglish already showing signs that he can wake them from their slumber – Blackpool, though, will provide a stern test for Dalglish and co.

Who would thought that almost two-thirds into the season, Blackpool would have been level on points with Liverpool – with one tipped to battle against the drop and the other fancied to push for a top four place.

But whilst the Tangerines have surprised many with their free-flowing football and attacking threat, the Reds (2-0 win – 7/1 Correct Score) have endured a woeful run away from Anfield – ultimately costing Roy Hodgson his job.

One away this season and just two wins on their travels – at Burnley and Bolton – in the whole of 2010.

There were some encouraging signs in Dalglish’s returning clash with Manchester United, but the visitors will have to produce the goods without their skipper as Steven Gerrard faces three games on the sidelines after his sending off at Old Trafford.

But Liverpool’s record is not as bad as you may think without their captain – wins over West Ham and Aston Villa and a decent showing at Spurs during his previous spell on the sidelines in November and December show that.

Joe Cole (5/2 to score at anytime) could be asked to step up to the plate in Gerrard’s absence at Bloomfield Road and the former Chelsea man certainly owes the Reds a big display after struggling to make an impact since his summer move.

A lack of goals will be a concern for Dalglish, but the open style of Blackpool could play into the hands of the visitors and, in particular, an out-of-sorts Fernando Torres.

The Tangerines (13/5 to be relegated) may have been on the end of an FA Cup shock at the weekend, but expect a whole host of changes for Wednesday’s Premier League fixture.

Ian Holloway’s men have only played seven games at home, mainly due to the harsh winter, and their form on home soil is not impressive. Only two wins have been secured at Bloomfield Road – with one of those coming against nine-man West Brom.

Just imagine the joy Blackpool would get from doing the double over Liverpool, following a 2-1 win at Anfield, but that result will also mean the Reds are even more determined to turn the tables.

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