what are everyones leans for this match?
- Stoke will be without the services of injured duo Asmir Begovic and Andy Wilkinson
- Thomas Sorensen is a doubt
- Robert Huth and Stephen Ireland will all be assessed closer to kick off, while Oussama Assaidi is ineligible to play against his parent club.
Liverpool will be without the services of vice-captain Daniel Agger, but can welcome Mamadou Sakho back from injury and he's set to partner Martin Skrtel in defence.
Steven Gerrard has recovered from a hamstring problem and could start in midfield. Daniel Sturridge has returned to training and is expected to be on the bench.
Liverpool have won only 1 of their last 7 away games in England's top tier and know they need to pick up their form on the road if they're to reinforce their title credentials.
Stoke have won 3 and lost 0 of their previous 5 league meetings with Liverpool at the Britannia and will be looking to continue this impressive run of form against the Reds.