The view from the Britannia

How are Stoke fans feeling about Liverpool's visit?

Quietly confident. We always know a game against any top side will be a challenge, but Liverpool still haven't beaten us at our place.

Best thing about being a Stoke fan?

There are a few but at the moment. Stability is the main one. With Pulis and Coates we know we'll be financially sound for the future and we won't have a new manager every month...

And the worst?

Unfair media. Being labelled a rugby side when people who watch regularly understand we play too.

If you could sign three Liverpool players, who would you take and why?

Kelly, a young and strong full-back. Lucas, him alongside Palacios would be a dream pairing. Bellamy, we were in for him until Liverpool came in on deadline day, perfect forward/wing cover.

Which of your players will we need to keep an eye on?

Woodgate, played every Premier League game so far, been solid in every performance. Will be back to his best in no time.

How much of a loss will Rory Delap be if he's ruled out through injury?

Not much. As much as he is a pair of arms, he is a brain as well - a very intelligent defensive midfielder. But now we have Palacios, we still have the brain. The arms? Well, they aren't as effective anymore but are still useful.

What are you expecting from your new strike pair Cameron Jerome and Peter Crouch?

Some fans have slated both. Crouch is 30 years old, and Jerome didn't score much last season, but you look at Jones and Walters and you will know Pulis can work his magic on anyone.

Weak links in your team? 

Huth at right-back. An excellent centre-back, but with Woodgate at centre-back, Huth has been shoved out. He's not the best there.

How will Pulis approach it?

Most important thing will be to keep a clean sheet. Let the strikers and Pennant/Etherington attack. Try and grab a goal and take the win.

Prediction?

1-1. Liverpool perform well in the first half, a goal from Suarez. Stoke push on in the second half and Crouch scores late on to grab a point.