Carragher and Coates start for Reds
Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates was surprisingly handed his first Barclays Premier League start at home to Stoke.
Jamie Carragher was also given his first league start since October 29 as Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish, making five changes from midweek Carling Cup semi-final win at Manchester City, opted for a back three.
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