Liverpool

2.88

• 
  57

  17

  3.00

  José Reina Paez

  A virtual spectator as Stoke provided zero attacking threat.

• 
  63

  27

  3.00

  Glen Johnson

  Got forward with trademark regularity and continually tried to break the Stoke ranks.

• 
  119

  22

  3.00

  José Enrique Top of the Match

  Got forward well and looked more impressive than his left-sided colleague Downing in attack.

• 
  76

  20

  3.00

  Sebastián Coates

  Looked comfortable at the heart of defence but was rarely tested in truth.

• 
  40

  43

  3.00

  Jamie Carragher

  A solid return for the veteran defender. Marshalled Crouch brilliantly.

• 
  81

  18

  3.00

  Martin Skrtel

  Continued his great form for the Reds and even got involved in bringing the ball forward.

• 
  90

  23

  3.00

  Steven Gerrard

  Constantly tried to inspire his side with several long passes and bursts from the middle.

• 
  22

  33

  3.00

  Jordan Henderson

  Ran hard but failed to influence the game in an attacking sense and deserved to be replaced in the second half

• 
  28

  86

  2.50

  Stewart Downing

  A poor performance from the winger saw him substituted early in the second half. Failing to live up to his price tag.

• 
  28

  88

  2.50

  Charlie Adam

  Kept the ball moving well and did burst forward but was poor from his oft-hyped set pieces.

• 
  35

  87

  2.50

  Dirk Kuyt

  Didn't lead the line well enough for the Reds in a position which gave him plenty of responsibility. Often lost the ball with his back to goal.

Substitutions

• 
  85

  76

  3.00

  Andy Carroll

  Should have earned the Reds a penalty on perhaps two occasions after coming on. A real nuisance in the air.

• 
  55

  32

  3.00

  Craig Bellamy

  Failed to provide the cutting edge as a substitute.

Stoke City

2.92

• 
  14

  8

  3.00

  Thomas Sørensen

  Considering the amount of possession enjoyed by the hosts, the Stoke goalkeeper was rarely tested.

• 
  16

  14

  3.00

  Robert Huth

  On hand to nod away every ball into the box but perhaps fortunate to get away with rough-handling of Carroll in the box.

• 
  9

  10

  3.00

  Marc Wilson

  Didn't allow Downing to influence the game in the slightest but, much like his fellow full-back, didn't get forward.

• 
  16

  10

  3.00

  Ryan Shawcross

  Played well in the centre of defence and didn't allow the hosts a clear-cut chance.

• 
  12

  11

  3.00

  Jonathan Woodgate

  Didn't get forward from right-back but produced a customarily solid performance.

• 
  12

  6

  3.00

  Glenn Whelan

  Had zero influence with the ball but was always willing to drop deep to try and protect what his side had.

• 
  15

  10

  2.50

  Rory Delap

  Anonymous. Didn't contribute either way but provided a body in midfield.

• 
  11

  6

  3.00

  Matthew Etherington

  Had one good run in the first half but had little to work with in an attacking sense. Got back well.

• 
  22

  20

  2.50

  W. Palacios Flop of the Match

  Not a great performance in midfield as the Potters surrendered possession regularly. Subbed early in the first half.

• 
  8

  11

  3.00

  Jonathan Walters

  Worked incredibly hard but didn't find many opportunities to attack.

• 
  14

  11

  3.00

  Peter Crouch

  Battled well but was marshalled brilliantly by Skrtel.

Substitutions

• 
  8

  9

  3.00

  Andy Wilkinson

  Came on to help solidify the midfield.

• 
  10

  8

  3.00

  Dean Whitehead

  Had little influence as a substitute as Liverpool dominated.