Reds take on pugnacious Stoke at Anfield
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 will go head-to-head against a gritty Stoke City side in a Premier League match at Anfield on Sunday.
Fresh from their 5-2 win over Norwich City last week, Brendan Rodgers’ men will be looking to develop some kind of momentum, as they set out to make amends for their dismal start.
However, the Reds have been ordinary so far at home, and were hit by another setback on Thursday. They lost 3-2 to Udinese in a Europa League match at Anfield – their third defeat at home thus far this term.
Meanwhile, the Potters will be rejuvenated by their win against Swansea City last Saturday. After having played out 4 draws, including those against Manchester City and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429, the Britannia outfit finally managed to record their first league win of the
campaign. They are expected to pose a tough challenge for the Reds attackers, as they boast one of the best defences in EPL at the moment.
Liverpool
Rodgers faces no injury headaches going into the match on Sunday.
The backline is expected to be retained by Daniel Agger, Martin Skrtel, Glen Johnson and Andre Wisdom.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nuri-Sahin-c28251.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Joe-Cole-c18694 are set to make a return from ankle and thigh injuries respectively. However, the duo is likely to start from the bench.
Instead, the attacking role could be assumed by Raheem Sterling, Suso and Luis Suarez.
Expected Starting Line-up:
Steven Gerrard (Captain), http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Daniel-Agger-c9884, Andre Wisdom, Joe Allen, Nuri Sahin, Raheem Sterling, Suso, Luis Suarez.
Results of last five league games:
W L D L D
Stoke City
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Tony-c35440 Pulis does not face any injury woes and is expected to field in the same side that beat Swansea City last Saturday.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonathan-c18993 Walters combination at the heart of the field.
Peter Crouch will spearhead the attack, and will be aided by Michael Kightly in the frontline.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Owen-c25355 could come on as a second half substitute.
Expected Starting Line-up:
Ryan Shawcross (Captain), http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Peter-Crouch-c29741.
Results of last five league games:
W L D D D
Expected Result:
Liverpool 1 : 1 Stoke City
The home side are expected to dominate the play with their fluent passing style, but will find it difficult to crack open the Potters defence. A draw seems to be the likely result.
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