Diplomatic Dalglish not stirred by Stoke style

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is well aware of the strengths of Stoke as he prepares for a fourth meeting against them this season, but he is not among their critics.

The Potters’ style has failed to impress the likes of Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger and former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas, among others.

However, Dalglish has no problem with the way Tony Pulis sets up his side and believes it is all part of the challenge of a top-flight manager.