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Aug 9, 2015 at 4pm UK
 
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StokeStoke City
0-1
Liverpool

FT(HT: 0-0)
Coutinho (86')
Reaction
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Stoke City fan suffers heart attack after Philippe Coutinho strike
A Stoke City supporter is reportedly recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack shortly after Philippe Coutinho scored the winning goal for Liverpool.
Aug 10, 15:15
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Liverpool's Joe Gomez "thankful" to Brendan Rodgers for giving him PL start
Joe Gomez says that he is "thankful" to Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers for giving him his Premier League debut against Stoke City on Sunday.
Aug 10, 14:37
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stoke City's Marco van Ginkel: 'We deserved much more against Liverpool'
Marco van Ginkel believes that Stoke City "deserved much more" following their defeat to Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday.
Aug 10, 12:29
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Liverpool's Simon Mignolet: 'I knew Philippe Coutinho would score quality goal'
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet says that he knew that Philippe Coutinho was going to score a "quality" goal against Stoke City on Sunday.
Aug 10, 07:00
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Glen Johnson: 'Philippe Coutinho will be one of world's best players'
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho will be one of the best players in the world, according to Stoke City's Glen Johnson.
Aug 10, 03:56
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Brendan Rodgers: 'I almost subbed Philippe Coutinho'
Brendan Rodgers says that he was close to withdrawing Philippe Coutinho before his 86th-minute winner in Liverpool's 1-0 victory at Stoke.
Aug 9, 23:33
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes: "A draw would have been a fair result"
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes feels that his side were unlucky not to earn a point against Liverpool as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Brendan Rodgers's men.
Aug 9, 18:33
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson hails Philippe Coutinho quality
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson hails the ability of Philippe Coutinho after the Brazilian fired his side to a 1-0 victory over Stoke in their Premier League opener.
Aug 9, 18:17

The Match

Player Ratings

Sports Mole rates the best and worst players from the Premier League match between Stoke City and Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium.

Analysis

Sports Mole analyses the Premier League match between Stoke City and Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium.

Match Report

Philippe Coutinho nets in the 86th minute to fire Liverpool to a 1-0 victory over Stoke City in their Premier League opener at the Britannia Stadium.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Premier League match between Stoke City and Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium.

HT Report

It is goalless at the break between Stoke City and Liverpool in their Premier League opener at the Britannia Stadium.

Team News

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers hands debuts to James Milner, Christian Benteke, Joe Gomez and Nathaniel Clyne in their Premier League opener against Stoke City.

Preview

Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Premier League match between Stoke City and Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium.

Head to Head
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3-5
Liverpool
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Aug 17, 2013 12.45pm
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1-0
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Dec 26, 2012 7.45pm
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> Match Report
Build-up
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Scarves with '6-1' print sold outside Britannia Stadium as Stoke face Liverpool
Commemorative scarves highlighting Stoke City's 6-1 win over Liverpool last season are being sold outside the Britannia Stadium ahead of their Premier League opener.
Aug 9, 15:05
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Mark Hughes expecting Liverpool backlash
Mark Hughes is expecting a Liverpool backlash after Stoke City inflicted a 6-1 defeat to the Reds on the final day of last season.
Aug 8, 15:16
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Brendan Rodgers: 'I need to regain Liverpool fans' trust'
Brendan Rodgers admits that he needs to 'regain the trust' of the Liverpool fans, after their humiliating 6-1 defeat to Stoke City on the last day of the 2014-15 season.
Aug 8, 06:28
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Brendan Rodgers: Stoke City defeat was "my worst day in football"
Brendan Rodgers backs his Liverpool side to exorcise their Britannia Stadium demons and avenge their 6-1 defeat by Stoke in the 2014-15 campaign.
Aug 7, 23:35
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Nathaniel Clyne: 'My main objective is to establish myself'
New Liverpool full-back Nathaniel Clyne insists that he is looking forward to establishing himself in the club's first-team plans next season.
Aug 5, 13:05
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Bojan aims for Stoke City return against Liverpool
Bojan Krkic tells Stoke City manager Mark Hughes that he wants to play against Liverpool on Sunday as he bids to return from a long-term injury.
Aug 4, 19:31
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Liverpool prepare to select Joe Gomez away at Stoke City
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will reportedly start Joe Gomez away at Stoke City on Sunday.
Aug 4, 03:44
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jordan Henderson: 'Stoke City is best place for us to start our season'
Jordan Henderson says that beginning the season away to Stoke City is the ideal start for Liverpool following their final-day 6-1 defeat at the Britannia.
Aug 3, 12:40
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stoke City's Peter Odemwingie expects "pressure" ahead of Liverpool clash
Stoke City will face a much sterner test than last season against Liverpool next weekend, warns Peter Odemwingie.
Aug 1, 13:06
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