Will Joe Cole make his competitive debut for Liverpool in this Europa League clash?

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A brace from David Ngog gave Liverpool a comfortable 2-0 win in Macedonia last week and the young Frenchman is likely to get another chance to impress at Anfield on Thursday.

With Roy Hodgson keeping Dirk Kuyt and Fernando Torres on the sidelines, it could be worth backing N'Gog at 11/4 (Ladbrokes) to score the first goal against a modest outfit who will doubtless be looking forward to gracing the hallowed turf at Anfield.

There might be a decent supporter turnout on Thursday night, especially with the supporters excited about a possible takeover of Liverpool FC by Chinese businessman Kenny Huang. Those that do pitch up for the game should witness their team win comfortably, with the Reds no bigger than 1/10 (Stan James) to win the match.

Milan Jovanovic should make his home debut for the club and the Serbian is 4/1 (bet365) to break the deadlock, while Alberto Aquilani (8/1 Bet Fred) will be keen to demonstrate what he’s all about after barely featuring for the Reds last season.

Steven Gerrard is 7/2 (bet365) to score the first or last goal and it’s possible that he and Joe Cole (6/1 bet365) might be on the bench as Roy Hodgson prepares for the opening game of the Premier League season against Arsenal.

Liverpool should win to nil (1/3 Paddy Power) and can be backed at 15/2 (totesport) to win by a 4-0 scoreline.