Hodgson calm despite Stoke setback

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson believes Saturday’s disappointing 2-0 defeat at Stoke should not set the alarm bells ringing at Anfield.

The Merseysiders have recovered well in recent weeks after a slow start to the season with the setback at the Britannia Stadium – which came courtesy of goals from Ricardo Fuller and Kenwyne Jones – their first in seven games in all competitions.