EPL: Stoke City v Liverpool preview


Stoke City v Liverpool preview

Stoke will look to avoid a fourth straight league defeat to Liverpool, when the two sides meet at the bet365 Stadium on Wednesday.


The Potters have lost seven of their last eight top-flight games against the Reds, with Jurgen Klopp's men doing the double over Stoke last season - including a 2-1 away win in April.

Mark Hughes is still without first-choice keeper Jack Butland (broken finger) and defender Geoff Cameron (concussion) for the midweek clash, but there is some better news for the Potters boss. Winger

Ramadan Sobhi is expected to feature despite suffering an ankle problem against Crystal Palace, while Saido Berahino is also fit.

As for the visitors, Klopp has indicated that both Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino will start the game, having been dropped to the bench for Saturday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Anfield.

Emre Can missed that game due to a minor muscle injury but is available for the trip to the Potteries while Liverpool will hand a late fitness test to Dejan Lovren, who also sat out the Chelsea fixture.

Liverpool, who are seven points worse off than they were at this stage last season, go into the match unbeaten in four Premier League games, while Stoke have won just one of their last six.

Stoke are desperate for points and Liverpool are stuttering who will beat the odds and win

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