Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes that his players face a "tough" encounter against Liverpool on Sunday due to the threat of striker Luis Suarez.

The Potters suffered a 1-0 defeat at Anfield on the opening day of the season in August.

While Hughes is wary of Suarez and his strike partner Daniel Sturridge, who is nearing full fitness, the Potters boss is confident that his players pose a danger of their own.

"When you mention players like Suarez and Sturridge, you know that you are in for a tough game," Hughes said in a press conference. "Them two are at a different level

"We have dangerous players ourselves, and we have shown that we can score goals in the big games."

Stoke are currently 12th in the Premier League table.