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Match report: Reds return to second with comeback against Stoke

Jürgen Klopp’s team recovered from going behind to an early Jonathan Walters header and took the points through strikes from Adam Lallana, Roberto Firmino and Daniel Sturridge, plus Giannelli Imbula’s own goal.

The Reds’ third consecutive win again closed the gap to leaders Chelsea to six points, with Manchester City next up on home soil on December 31.

The key points…

  • Walters headed home the opener on 12 minutes
  • Lallana’s seventh of the season levelled in first half
  • Firmino put Reds ahead before the interval
  • Imbula own goal and Sturridge strike sealed win

The team news…

Klopp kept faith with the same starting line-up from last Monday’s dramatic victory at Goodison Park, with Emre Can and Sturridge again options for the manager on the bench.