article_snippet.sent: Jordan Henderson tried to argue Can's case after the defender saw red for a second bookable offence .
article_snippet.sent: Emre Can and Martin Skrtel are suspended, which will not help solve the defensive shambles which unfolded at the Emirates Stadium.
article_snippet.sent: Steven Gerrard is also banned after being sent off against Manchester United.
article_snippet.sent: Mario Balotelli ruled Mario Balotelli out of the 4-1 defeat at Arsenal, complaining of an unspecified knee injury after training on the eve of the game, while Daniel Sturridge played and did not look confident about Daniel Sturridge own fitness after pulling out of Liverpool with a hip injury.
article_snippet.sent: Mario Balotelli (left) ruled Mario Balotelli (left) out of the 4-1 defeat at Arsenal after complaining of an unspecified knee injury .