Liverpool resume Barclays Premier League duties on Saturday with a lunchtime clash against Stoke City.
Following the FA Cup double header with Reading, the Reds play their first league game of 2010 at the Britannia Stadium.
The Potters currently occupy a mid-table position in the division after enjoying an encouraging opening half to the campaign - and they go into this weekend's clash having won their last two outings.
However, Liverpool dispatched Tony Pulis' side comprehensively at Anfield earlier this season as goals from Fernando Torres, Glen Johnson, Dirk Kuyt and David Ngog secured a 4-0 triumph.
Last term, the teams played out two goalless draws in the league.
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