STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 9, 2015: Liverpool's Joe Gomez in action against Stoke City's Jonathan Walters during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool draw Stoke City in League Cup semi-final

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STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 9, 2015: Liverpool's James Milner in action against Stoke City during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

ANALYSIS: Use of James Milner vs. Stoke City points to Brendan Rodgers’ tactical vision

With a variety of systems on show in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Stoke City on Sunday, Jed Davies highlights the role of James Milner as pivotal.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 9, 2015: Liverpool's Joe Gomez in action against Stoke City's Jonathan Walters during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Nathaniel Clyne and Joe Gomez show Liverpool’s full-back solution at Stoke City

After Nathaniel Clyne and Joe Gomez impressed against Stoke City on Sunday, Henry Jackson praises Liverpool’s defensively sound full-backs.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 9, 2015: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Correia celebrates scoring the first goal against Stoke Citywith team-mate James Milner during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

James Milner praises “moment of brilliance” from Philippe Coutinho against Stoke City

James Milner was pleased to be on the right side of a Philippe Coutinho stunner as the Brazilian launched Liverpool to victory at Stoke.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 9, 2015: Liverpool's goalkeeper Simon Mignolet applauds the supporters after the 1-0 victory over Stoke City during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Simon Mignolet: “We all knew” Philippe Coutinho was going to score

A Philippe Coutinho wondergoal secured Liverpool a 1-0 opening-weekend win at Stoke City, and Simon Mignolet says he knew he would score.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Monday, July 13, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers and Lucas Leiva during a press conference at the Plaza Athenee team hotel in Bangkok on day one of the club's preseason tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Reports: Lucas Leiva could be sold after Liverpool “fall-out”

Following his omission from Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Stoke City on Sunday, reports suggest Lucas Leiva could be sold this summer.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 9, 2015: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Correia celebrates scoring the first goal against Stoke Citywith team-mate James Milner during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Stoke 0–1 Liverpool: 5 Talking points – incl. Lovren, Henderson and Rodgers’ tactics

Following Liverpool’s battling win over Stoke City on Sunday, Ben Twelves picks five discussion points from the opening weekend success.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 9, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers and assistant manager Sean O'Driscoll during the Premier League match against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Brendan Rodgers: Happy with the win, but still work to do

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers felt his side had exorcised the horrors of last season’s Stoke drubbing..

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 9, 2015: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Correia celebrates scoring the first goal against Stoke City during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Stoke City 0-1 Liverpool: Emre Can introduction sees Reds find their feet

With Liverpool leaving it late to win 1-0 away to Stoke City on Sunday, Jack Lusby cites the introduction of Emre Can as the turning point.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 9, 2015: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Correia celebrates scoring the winning goal against Stoke City during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Stoke City 0-1 Liverpool: Player Ratings

Liverpool FC player ratings in the 1-0 win over Stoke City in the Premier League.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 9, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers and Stoke City's manager Mark Hughes during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Video: Brendan Rodgers pleased with display in opening victory over Stoke City

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was understandably pleased with his side’s display in their 1-0 victory over Stoke City.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 9, 2015: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Correia celebrates scoring the first goal against Stoke City during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Media and Liverpool fans react to Coutinho magic and late win over Stoke

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STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 9, 2015: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Correia scores the first goal against Stoke City during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Stoke City 0-1 Liverpool: Late Coutinho stunner earns Reds priceless win

Full time report of Stoke 0-1 Liverpool, Premier League

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 9, 2015: Liverpool's Christian Benteke is denied by Stoke City's goalkeeper Jack Butland during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Stoke City vs. Liverpool – LIVE – Follow the Reds’ Premier League opener

Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool take on Stoke City for the opening game of their 2015/16 league campaign. We’re live to bring you the latest.

SWINDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 2, 2015: Liverpool's Christian Benteke in action against Swindon Town during a friendly match at the County Ground. (Pic by Mark Hawkins/Propaganda)

Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs. Stoke: 4 new boys make their debuts

The Liverpool lineup vs. Stoke City in the Premier League.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 29, 2014: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers and Stoke City's manager Mark Hughes during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Stoke boss Mark Hughes expecting Liverpool backlash

Mark Hughes is braced for a Liverpool backlash at the Britannia Stadium.

Video: Brendan Rodgers tips Christian Benteke to “surprise a lot of people”

Ahead of Sunday’s opening Premier League match at Stoke City, Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has tipped £32.5 million signing Christian Benteke to surprise people this season.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - Monday, July 20, 2015: Liverpool's Joe Allen in action against Adelaide United during a preseason friendly match at the Adelaide Oval on day eight of the club's preseason tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Stoke City vs. Liverpool – Team News: Joe Allen missing for season opener

Liverpool will be without Joe Allen for their 2015-16 Barclays Premier League opener against Stoke at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Wednesday, July 22, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers during a press conference at the Saujana Hotel on day ten of the club's preseason tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Brendan Rodgers: Stoke away the perfect opener for Liverpool

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers believes his side have been handed the "perfect fixture" with which to kick off their new season in a trip to Stoke.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 12, 2014: Liverpool's Luis Suarez celebrates scoring the fourth goal against Stoke City, with team-mate Daniel Sturridge, during the Premiership match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Stoke City vs. Liverpool: The Reds’ top 5 wins against The Potters

With Liverpool returning to the Britannia Stadium on Sunday, the scene of their 6-1 humiliation last time out, Josh Sexton takes a look at 5 happier meetings at the Potters.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 24, 2015: Stoke City's Jonathan Walters scores the third goal against Liverpool during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool pair out to avenge demons of 6-1 humiliation at Stoke

Jordan Henderson and Martin Skrtel are both looking to put May’s 6-1 defeat at Stoke City behind them when Liverpool return to Britannia Stadium this Sunday.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 8, 2015: Liverpool's Glen Johnson in action against Blackburn Rovers during the FA Cup 6th Round Quarter-Final match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Glen Johnson set for Stoke City move after Liverpool exit

Stoke City look set to announce the signing of former Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson as they continue their summer recruitment drive.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 24, 2015: Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard cannot look at the supporters as he walks off at half-time 5-0 down to lowly Stoke City during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“For Rodgers, this is rock bottom” — How the papers reacted to Stoke City 6-1 Liverpool

The morning after Liverpool’s abject performance at Stoke City, we round-up the best newspaper reaction from a miserable day at the Britannia Stadium.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 24, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers in a post-match press conference after his side's 6-1 defeat to Stoke City during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Brendan Rodgers must pay price of managerial mistakes after humiliating end to season

After Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool were crushed 6-1 away to Stoke City in the last game of the season, Jack Lusby says it is time for a change of manager.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 24, 2015: Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard cannot look at the supporters as he walks off at half-time 5-0 down to lowly Stoke City during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Stoke City 6-1 Liverpool: Player Ratings

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STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 24, 2015: Stoke City's Jonathan Walters scores the third goal against Liverpool during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Stoke City 6-1 Liverpool: Reds Humiliated On Steven Gerrard’s Farewell

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