Dec 27, 2016 at 5.15pm UK at ​Anfield

Liverpool
4-1
StokeStoke City

Lallana (35'), Firmino (44'), Imbula (60' og.), Sturridge (70')
FT(HT: 2-1)
Walters (12')
Allen (36')
Liverpool players celebrate after an own goal by Stoke City's Giannelli Imbula during the Premier League clash between the two sides an Anfield on December 27, 2016
Result: Liverpool move back up to second
Liverpool close the gap on leaders Chelsea back to six points courtesy of a 4-1 victory over Stoke City at Anfield.
Reaction
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016
Mark Hughes "disappointed" by sloppy Stoke City errors
Mark Hughes bemoans Stoke City's failure to maintain their impressive performance levels throughout their meeting with Liverpool, having seen his side fall to a 4-1 loss.
20:58
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Stoke at Anfield on December 27, 2016
Jurgen Klopp happy with "deserved" victory over Stoke City
Jurgen Klopp claims that he always knew Stoke City would fade out of the game following their impressive start after seeing Liverpool earn a 4-1 win at Anfield.
20:46
 Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson celebrates following the team's Premier League victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016
Jordan Henderson: 'Liverpool not worried about title rivals'
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson insists that his side are focusing on their own results rather than the fortunes of their title rivals.
19:34
The Match
Match Report
Liverpool close the gap on leaders Chelsea back to six points courtesy of a 4-1 victory over Stoke City at Anfield.
Live Commentary
Relive Liverpool's 4-1 win over Stoke at Anfield as the hosts come from behind to move back into second in the Premier League table.
Team News
Peter Crouch will lead the Stoke City line in their Premier League clash away to Liverpool on Tuesday night.
Head to Head
Apr 10, 2016 4pm
Liverpool
4-1
Stoke
Moreno (8'), Sturridge (32'), Origi (50', 65')
Krkic (22')
Pieters (26'), Shawcross (81')
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Jan 26, 2016 7.45pm
Liverpool
0-1
Stoke
 Liverpool win 6-5 on penalties

Flanagan (87'), Allen (92')
Arnautovic (45')
Muniesa (25')
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Jan 5, 2016 8pm
Stoke
0-1
Liverpool
Ibe (37')
Mignolet (73')
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Aug 9, 2015 4pm
Stoke
0-1
Liverpool

Afellay (4'), Adam (73')
Coutinho (86')
Skrtel (28'), Milner (39'), Lovren (50'), Gomez (63')
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May 24, 2015 3pm
Stoke
6-1
Liverpool
Biram Diouf (22', 26'), Walters (30'), Adam (41'), Nzonzi (45'), Crouch (86')
Adam (8'), Whelan (16'), Shawcross (45'), Peters (77')
Gerrard (70')
Leiva (14'), Skrtel (49')
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Build-up
Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur on April 18, 2016
Mark Hughes: 'Liverpool can win Premier League title'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes that Liverpool are capable of winning the Premier League title for the first time ever this season.
Dec 26, 22:59
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on November 6, 2016
Full Transcript: Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool press conference
Read a full transcript of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's press conference ahead of the clash with Stoke City.
Dec 23, 15:04
 Ibrahim Afellay celebrates scoring during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Swansea City on April 2, 2016
Ibrahim Afellay in line for Stoke City return against Liverpool
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes reveals that Ibrahim Afellay could make his return from an eight-month injury absence against Liverpool at Anfield.
Dec 22, 13:10


Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Chelsea18151238112746
2Liverpool18124245212440
3Manchester CityMan City18123339201939
4Arsenal18114339192037
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs1796229121733
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd189632718933
7Everton187562321226
8Southampton176651716124
9West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom186572322123
10Watford186482230-822
11West Ham UnitedWest Ham186482332-922
12Bournemouth186392331-821
13Stoke CityStoke185672028-821
14Burnley1862101728-1120
15Middlesbrough184681620-418
16Leicester CityLeicester184592331-817
17Crystal Palace1844102933-416
18Sunderland1842121631-1514
19Swansea CitySwansea1833122141-2012
20Hull City1833121439-2512
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