epl this weekend, page-6

Yes go reds not going to be an easy game if past anything to go by

Head-to-head

•Liverpool have not won at Stoke in the league since November 1984 (D2, L3).
•Stoke were 3-1 victors in the fixture at the Britannia last season, Jonathan Walters scoring twice.
Stoke City

•Stoke are unbeaten in their last seven home league matches (W3, D4).
•The Potters have not lost a home game against a current top-five club this season, beating Chelsea and drawing with Manchester City and Everton.
•Mark Hughes' side have failed to score in nine of 20 games - only Cardiff and Crystal Palace (both 10) have fared worse.
•Jonathan Walters and Kenwyne Jones have both scored three goals against Liverpool for Stoke.
•Charlie Adam, Peter Crouch and Jermaine Pennant all used to play for Liverpool.
Liverpool

•Liverpool have won five of their last seven games in the Premier League.
•The Reds have only failed to score in two of 20 league matches, and only Manchester City (57) have netted more than their 46 goals.
•Only five of Luis Suarez's 20 goals this season have come away from Anfield.
•The Merseysiders have scored the first goal in 15 of 20 games, the joint-best record in the division.