Full-Time: STOKE 0-0 LIVERPOOL. Stoke made it a very difficult evening for Liverpool and although Gerrard struck the post and bar late on, Stoke were good value for their point.
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The Stoke fans believe their side has done enough now to take a point and are already celebrating a superb result for them.
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Aurelio loops a long ball forward and Torres rises well to flick on for Gerrard who pokes brliiantly past Sorenson but this time he is denied by the outside of the post.
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There are going to be three minutes of added time.
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Substitution
Stoke are making a late change as Dave Kitson is replaced by Danny Pugh to try and shore things up.
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Is there a dramatic late goal to come here? Liverpool will certainly want one to extend their lead at the top but Stoke are possibly more deserving.
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So close! Gerrard bends the free-kick towards the far post but its too long but ends up dipping stright onto the the cross bar and away. Did he mean it? He certainly would have claimed it had it gone in.
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Yellow Card
Andy Wilkinson collects a yellow card for a blatant chop on Babel as the Dutch winger blitzed around him.
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Liverpool are continuing to struggle to create and they seem to have missed the passing of Xabi Alonso tonight because Lucas has had a very poor evening, particularly with his distribution.
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Stoke are going for it! They don't seem happy to try and hold out for a point because they want all three. But will that backfire?
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Whelan takes the free-kick and it bends all of an inch past the far angle of post and bar with Reina beaten all ends up. So close for the Potters!
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Substitution
Stoke are now going to make a change as Liam Lawrence replaces Matthew Etherington.
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Yellow Card
Kitson drives towards the edge of the box and Lucas rugby tackles him to the floor - and is booked.
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Substitution
Liverpool now make their second substitution as Ryan Babel replaces Yossi Benayoun.
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Not this time! Delap launches another throw into the six-yard box and Kitson has lost his man to get a free header but he flicks it onto the roof of the net. What a chance!
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Liverpool are beginning to deal with Delap's missiles now as Reina stays at home and allows his defenders to deal with the flying ball.
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A bit of a worry for Stoke here as Ryan Shawcross has stayed down after a superb challenge on Fernando Torres - but it might just be a spot of cramp.
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Stoke now make a meal of clearing a free-kick and it is looped back towards Lucas, unmarked at the far post, but he elects to head across goal rather than for goal and Hyypia has no chance of reaching it.
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Yellow Card
Matthew Etherington tries to get back to block Carragher's cross but he is late and gets a booking for taking away his legs.
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Yellow Card
Steven Gerrard tries to take a sneaky free-kick but the referee had told him to wait for the whistle and he gets a booking.
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Liverpool are struggling to find a real foothold in the game but with Gerrard and Torres in attack now they probably only need one moment of magic to open Stoke up.
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Substitution
Rafa Benitez is making his big change now as Fernando Torres returns from injury in place of Albert Riera.
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It has to be said that Stoke are not under any great pressure and Thomas Sorenson has definitely been the least troubled ofthe two goalkeepers - but Torres and Keane are going through a vigorous warm-up routine now.
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Superb defending from Carragher! Another Delap throw is badly defended and Griffin Wilkinson loops a hopeful one into the box but Shawcross is rising to head into the net until Carragher leaps to flick away from him.
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Stoke are doing a really good job of hassling the Liverpool players tonight and again they force a mistake deep in their opponents territory.
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Unbelievable! Reina makes a complete hash of a simple clearance as he plays it straight to Kitson who collects the ball and rounds the keeper but from a tight angle he can't find the target.
Second half
Liverpool get us underway in the second half and they will be looking to regain the control they lost as the first half wore on.
Half time
Half Time: STOKE 0-0 LIVERPOOL. Stoke have enjoyed the better of the chances and Liverpool might feel a little fortunate to be going in at 0-0 but Benitez has plenty of options on the bench.
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Lucas is down after a hefty shoulder charge from Cresswell but it was something of nothing really and the Brazilian is eventually back to his feet.
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There is going to be one minute of added time.
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This half has not been the best of Liverpool's season so far and they might go into the break delighted to be on level terms.
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Albert Riera has been Liverpool's most potent threat tonight and he delivers a fabulous ball towards the six-yard box but no-one is in the box to capitalise.
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The home side are the ones applying the pressure at the moment as Liverpool struggle to regain their earlier dominance - Delap's throws are starting to become a weapon again.
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Stoke have it in the net! But it won't count! More nervous moments at the back for Liverpool with Reina creating problems for himself and eventually the ball is driven in but Shawcross is offside as he heads home.
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Fabio Aurelio is having a torrid time of it as for the third time he is out paced and out thought by Delap on the Stoke right but Hyypia rescues the Brazlian.
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More woeful defending from Stoke as Benayoun sends four of them the wrong way with a simple Cruyff turn on the edge of the box but luckily for the Potters Wilkinson comes across from the other side to block.
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Appalling defending from Stoke allows Dirk Kuyt to advance in the box unchallenged but his angle is a bit tight and Sorenson gets his body in the way of the shot.
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Stoke are starting to find their feet as they begin to really pressure Liverpool all over the pitch and the Merseysiders are yet to really create anything.
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Despite all their possession Liverpool do look a little uncomfortable at the back with Skrtel and Aurelio returning from long absences.
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After a brief period of Stoke pressure, Liverpool have regained control with Mascherano and Lucas seeing an unbelievable amount of the ball.
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What a chance! Delap's long throw is only half cleared and eventually the Irishman finds himself with the ball in the box and with Reina down he has a glorious opening but he fires against the underside of the bar.
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The game is beginning to take shape with Liverpool establishing a major possession and territorial advantage as they begin to dictate the tempo.
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First chance! Liverpool work the ball well out to the left for Riera who delivers a dangerous cross to the near post where Kuyt rises but he can ponly glance it wide of the far post.
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Its a frantic start to the game with both sides looking to play with a high tempo and for that reason it has been low on quality in the opening moments.
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...but it's tame, looping and all around a pretty poor effort and Reina can wave it over the bar.
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Stoke have an early chance as Hyypia bundles through the back of Kitson and Glenn Whelan is stood over it...
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Kickoff
Lee Mason is the man in charge today and he gets us underway - Fernando Torres is back on the bench this evening by the way.
Liverpool are top of the league and in good form, particularly away from home where they have the collected 10 points from their last four on their travels.
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Stoke have not won in any of their last six league outings but their home record is something of envy to many in the Premier League this season.
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Welcome to the Brittania Stadium where Stoke City entertain table-topping title chasers Liverpool.
Stoke City
Liverpool
Full time
Full-Time: STOKE 0-0 LIVERPOOL. Stoke made it a very difficult evening for Liverpool and although Gerrard struck the post and bar late on, Stoke were good value for their point.
The Stoke fans believe their side has done enough now to take a point and are already celebrating a superb result for them.
Aurelio loops a long ball forward and Torres rises well to flick on for Gerrard who pokes brliiantly past Sorenson but this time he is denied by the outside of the post.
There are going to be three minutes of added time.
Substitution
Stoke are making a late change as Dave Kitson is replaced by Danny Pugh to try and shore things up.
Is there a dramatic late goal to come here? Liverpool will certainly want one to extend their lead at the top but Stoke are possibly more deserving.
So close! Gerrard bends the free-kick towards the far post but its too long but ends up dipping stright onto the the cross bar and away. Did he mean it? He certainly would have claimed it had it gone in.
Yellow Card
Andy Wilkinson collects a yellow card for a blatant chop on Babel as the Dutch winger blitzed around him.
Liverpool are continuing to struggle to create and they seem to have missed the passing of Xabi Alonso tonight because Lucas has had a very poor evening, particularly with his distribution.
Stoke are going for it! They don't seem happy to try and hold out for a point because they want all three. But will that backfire?
Whelan takes the free-kick and it bends all of an inch past the far angle of post and bar with Reina beaten all ends up. So close for the Potters!
Substitution
Stoke are now going to make a change as Liam Lawrence replaces Matthew Etherington.
Yellow Card
Kitson drives towards the edge of the box and Lucas rugby tackles him to the floor - and is booked.
Substitution
Liverpool now make their second substitution as Ryan Babel replaces Yossi Benayoun.
Not this time! Delap launches another throw into the six-yard box and Kitson has lost his man to get a free header but he flicks it onto the roof of the net. What a chance!
Liverpool are beginning to deal with Delap's missiles now as Reina stays at home and allows his defenders to deal with the flying ball.
A bit of a worry for Stoke here as Ryan Shawcross has stayed down after a superb challenge on Fernando Torres - but it might just be a spot of cramp.
Stoke now make a meal of clearing a free-kick and it is looped back towards Lucas, unmarked at the far post, but he elects to head across goal rather than for goal and Hyypia has no chance of reaching it.
Yellow Card
Matthew Etherington tries to get back to block Carragher's cross but he is late and gets a booking for taking away his legs.
Yellow Card
Steven Gerrard tries to take a sneaky free-kick but the referee had told him to wait for the whistle and he gets a booking.
Liverpool are struggling to find a real foothold in the game but with Gerrard and Torres in attack now they probably only need one moment of magic to open Stoke up.
Substitution
Rafa Benitez is making his big change now as Fernando Torres returns from injury in place of Albert Riera.
It has to be said that Stoke are not under any great pressure and Thomas Sorenson has definitely been the least troubled ofthe two goalkeepers - but Torres and Keane are going through a vigorous warm-up routine now.
Superb defending from Carragher! Another Delap throw is badly defended and Griffin Wilkinson loops a hopeful one into the box but Shawcross is rising to head into the net until Carragher leaps to flick away from him.
Stoke are doing a really good job of hassling the Liverpool players tonight and again they force a mistake deep in their opponents territory.
Unbelievable! Reina makes a complete hash of a simple clearance as he plays it straight to Kitson who collects the ball and rounds the keeper but from a tight angle he can't find the target.
Second half
Liverpool get us underway in the second half and they will be looking to regain the control they lost as the first half wore on.
Half time
Half Time: STOKE 0-0 LIVERPOOL. Stoke have enjoyed the better of the chances and Liverpool might feel a little fortunate to be going in at 0-0 but Benitez has plenty of options on the bench.
Lucas is down after a hefty shoulder charge from Cresswell but it was something of nothing really and the Brazilian is eventually back to his feet.
There is going to be one minute of added time.
This half has not been the best of Liverpool's season so far and they might go into the break delighted to be on level terms.
Albert Riera has been Liverpool's most potent threat tonight and he delivers a fabulous ball towards the six-yard box but no-one is in the box to capitalise.
The home side are the ones applying the pressure at the moment as Liverpool struggle to regain their earlier dominance - Delap's throws are starting to become a weapon again.
Stoke have it in the net! But it won't count! More nervous moments at the back for Liverpool with Reina creating problems for himself and eventually the ball is driven in but Shawcross is offside as he heads home.
Fabio Aurelio is having a torrid time of it as for the third time he is out paced and out thought by Delap on the Stoke right but Hyypia rescues the Brazlian.
More woeful defending from Stoke as Benayoun sends four of them the wrong way with a simple Cruyff turn on the edge of the box but luckily for the Potters Wilkinson comes across from the other side to block.
Appalling defending from Stoke allows Dirk Kuyt to advance in the box unchallenged but his angle is a bit tight and Sorenson gets his body in the way of the shot.
Stoke are starting to find their feet as they begin to really pressure Liverpool all over the pitch and the Merseysiders are yet to really create anything.
Despite all their possession Liverpool do look a little uncomfortable at the back with Skrtel and Aurelio returning from long absences.
After a brief period of Stoke pressure, Liverpool have regained control with Mascherano and Lucas seeing an unbelievable amount of the ball.
What a chance! Delap's long throw is only half cleared and eventually the Irishman finds himself with the ball in the box and with Reina down he has a glorious opening but he fires against the underside of the bar.
The game is beginning to take shape with Liverpool establishing a major possession and territorial advantage as they begin to dictate the tempo.
First chance! Liverpool work the ball well out to the left for Riera who delivers a dangerous cross to the near post where Kuyt rises but he can ponly glance it wide of the far post.
Its a frantic start to the game with both sides looking to play with a high tempo and for that reason it has been low on quality in the opening moments.
...but it's tame, looping and all around a pretty poor effort and Reina can wave it over the bar.
Stoke have an early chance as Hyypia bundles through the back of Kitson and Glenn Whelan is stood over it...
Kickoff
Lee Mason is the man in charge today and he gets us underway - Fernando Torres is back on the bench this evening by the way.
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Liverpool: Reina, Carragher, Hyypia, Skrtel, Aurelio, Benayoun, Leiva Lucas, Mascherano, Riera, Gerrard, Kuyt.
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Stoke: Sorensen, Wilkinson, Abdoulaye Faye, Shawcross, Higginbotham, Delap, Amdy Faye, Diao, Etherington, Cresswell, Kitson.
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Liverpool are top of the league and in good form, particularly away from home where they have the collected 10 points from their last four on their travels.
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Stoke have not won in any of their last six league outings but their home record is something of envy to many in the Premier League this season.
Awaiting Kickoff
Welcome to the Brittania Stadium where Stoke City entertain table-topping title chasers Liverpool.