PHILIPPE COUTINHO scored a screamer as Liverpool left it late to snatch victory at Stoke.
The Brazilian turned his man and advanced into space before unleashing his effort from the edge of the area.
Mame Biram Diouf saw Stoke's best effort well saved by goalkeeper Simon Mignolet in an otherwise uneventful game at the Britannia.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers gave four men debuts at the scene of their 6-1 humiliation at the end of last season.
But it was Stoke who created the better openings - Ibrahim Affelay and Glen Johnson both going close.
But the Potters couldn't get that final touch as Peter Odemwingie swiped wide a final effort.
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