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Premier League: Liverpool 4-0 Stoke City
Fernando Torres did not say a word but Liverpool found their voice for this season regardless. Shoved in the back and bloodied from a clash of heads, the Spain international followed Rafael Benítez's warning to keep his counsel against Stoke City and received a reminder that the greatest response to intimidation lies at his feet, not his mouth. Liverpool's campaign lifted in the process.Torres sent Benítez's team towards a comfortable victory over Tony Pulis's men last night, his first, early goal of the season banishing the misery of White Hart Lane at the first opportunity and helping
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Liverpool v Stoke City pre-match interview with Benitez [VIDEO]
Rafael Benitez talks to the press ahead of Liverpool's Premier League game with Stoke City at Anfield on Wednesday night.
Liverpool v Stoke preview
Liverpool will be keen to get their title challenge back on track against Stoke after slipping up at Spurs.
Stoke City desperate to keep hold of their star defender Shawcross
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is determined to retain the services of highly-rated defender Ryan Shawcross, who has been linked with a number of top clubs.
Stoke desperate to keep hold of star defender Ryan Shawcross
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is determined to retain the services of highly-rated defender Ryan Shawcross, who has been linked with a number of top clubs.
Tommy Smith: Stoke can give Anfield a headache warns Tommy Smith
THE LAST thing in the world that you need ahead of the visit of a team which relishes set pieces and long throws, is two centre-backs suffering from head injuries.
Liverpool - Stoke
Liverpool - StokeVitalfootball: Liverpool: 18/08/2009 22:59:00Defeat at Tottenham wasn't the way our season was meant to start, not that anyone expected an easy match at White Hart Lane. We were poor overall and got what we deserved, nothing! Stoke come into the match off the back of an opening day win over Burnley and will be full of confidence, even more so after holding us to two goalless draws last season.
Liverpool v Stoke: Rafael Benítez facing FA investigation after criticising referee
Liverpool manager asked to explain postmatch outburst criticising referee Phil Dowd in his side's 21 defeat at Tottenham.
Stoke desperate to keep hold of star defender Ryan Shawcross with Liverpool set to swoop
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is determined to retain the services of highly-rated defender Ryan Shawcross. The 21-year-old centre-back, who scored the opening goal in the victory against Burnley on Saturday, has been linked with a number of top clubs.
Fernando Torres eager for a strong start at Stoke - Liverpool FC Latest
Fernando Torres insists Liverpool must dominate Stoke from the start tomorrow or they could suffer the same frustrations against the Potters as last season.
Liverpool v STOKE: Potters boss Tony Pulis could tinker at Anfield
Stoke manager Tony Pulis could freshen up his side for the match against Liverpool at Anfield. Dave Kitson, Glenn Whelan, Danny Pugh and Carl Dickinson are all pushing for starts.
LIVERPOOL v Stoke: Great Dane Daniel Agger still on the sidelines at Anfield
Liverpool have confirmed they will be without defender Daniel Agger for three more weeks as he recovers from a back injury. The centre-back misses Wednesday's clash with Stoke and Martin Skrtel is still doubtful.
Premier League - Match facts: Liverpool v Stoke
Facts and stats ahead of Stoke City's Premier League clash at home to Liverpool on Wednesday night.
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