An unbeaten start to the season sees Liverpool tied at the top of the table with Chelsea and they are 1/5 to secure another three points against the Potters.
It has been an excellent week for Rafa Benitez's side - backing up a 2-1 win over bitter rivals Manchester United with a successful start to the Champions League in Marseille.
What will have pleased those connected to the club most was the way they did not allow United to play for the much of the game - so could that be the springboard to finally launch a sustained challenge for an elusive Premier League crown?
Stoke gaffer Tony Pulis has been more than satisfied with his own side's efforts so far since promotion and if they go about this match with similar vigour to their performances against Aston Villa and Everton last week then they won't be disgraced at Anfield.
Perhaps it is time to be convinced that the home side are the real deal this season so nothing less than a solid home win will suffice against their plucky rivals.
Verdict: Liverpool 3 Stoke City 1
It has been an excellent week for Rafa Benitez's side - backing up a 2-1 win over bitter rivals Manchester United with a successful start to the Champions League in Marseille.
What will have pleased those connected to the club most was the way they did not allow United to play for the much of the game - so could that be the springboard to finally launch a sustained challenge for an elusive Premier League crown?
Stoke gaffer Tony Pulis has been more than satisfied with his own side's efforts so far since promotion and if they go about this match with similar vigour to their performances against Aston Villa and Everton last week then they won't be disgraced at Anfield.
Perhaps it is time to be convinced that the home side are the real deal this season so nothing less than a solid home win will suffice against their plucky rivals.
Verdict: Liverpool 3 Stoke City 1
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