Liverpool will be looking to avenge their humiliating 6-1 defeat by Stoke in the last game of the 2014-15 season. Liverpool are expected to give debuts to new boys James Milner, Nathaniel Clyne, Christian Benteke, Roberto Fermino and Danny Ings. Joe Allen (halmstring) , Daniel Sturridge(hip) and Joe Flanaggan (knee) are out of the match with long term injuries. It will be interesting to see whether out bound forwards Mario Balotelli and Fabio Borini will take part in this match.
Stoke city will be without their skipper Ryan Shawcross who required a surgery for a long time back problem but they are expected to give start to forward Bojan Krkic who is returning from injury after 7 months. Stoke are expected to field former Reds Charlie Adam, Peter Crouch and Glen Johnson.
Manager Interview
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers: "For me it was the perfect fixture for us first up. I was happy that came out.
"We will certainly be better than we were last season. We lacked in everything that day.
"It was a unique game. We all knew it was unacceptable and whatever stick we got for it was deserved.
"Our first objective is to arrive in the top four. We'll look to put up a greater fight than last season.
"I need to gain the supporters' trust again. It has been an absolute privilege to manage this club and have the supporters behind us.
"But of course, you have to do well to earn that, and I know I need to earn that again."
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