Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is hopeful that his team can add more pressure on Liverpool's shoulders when they go head to head at Anfield tomorrow.

Brendan Rodgers's side have struggled to replicate last season's scintillating form as they currently reside 12th in the Premier League table after as many games.

"I saw a picture in the paper the other day that showed the strength of their bench, worth something like £100m, so they do have resources they can use," the London Evening Standard quotes Hughes as saying.

"The focus that seems to be on them at the moment is maybe something they need to deal with, and if we can add to that, then we will try to do that.

"But they're an outstanding team, with great players, and although it's a tough test for us we've proven this year we can go anywhere and get positive results, so that's our intention again."

Liverpool have lost their last three league games, while Stoke have secured one victory in their last four.