Match notes: Peter Crouch, once of Anfield, is set for his debut as Stoke’s record £10 million signing as both sides seek to protect their unbeaten starts to the season. Fresh from defending Andy Carroll from criticism, Kenny Dalglish could recall him to partner Luis Suarez. Charlie Adam is over the hip injury he suffered on international duty with Scotland while Craig Bellamy is likely start his second spell at the club on the bench.