It was both teams who had opportunities to score in the opening stages of the match with each club finding the cross-bar.
But it the home side who were able to score first with Daniel Sturridge shooting from outside the box to find the bottom right corner.
In the second half, Liverpool continued their marginal dominance but the Potters had the chance late to equalise with a penalty. Walters stepped up but was unable to convert with Reds keeper Mignolet the match winner with a fine save.

Half Time Score: Liverpool 1 - 0 Stoke
Full Time Score: Liverpool 1 - 0 Stoke
Goals and key events:
37' Daniel Sturridge
At the completion of the match you will be able to view the highlights in the Highlights room link below or you can view the highlights if below aswell.