Tony Pulis believes his Stoke City side are in for another stern examination at Liverpool on Sunday

Tony Pulis believes his Stoke City side are in for another stern examination at Liverpool on Sunday, despite the Reds' Europa League defeat on Thursday.

Tony Pulis takes Stoke to Liverpool

The Potters manager watched the game against Udinese and will return to Merseyside with a squad containing Liverpool old boys Michael Owen, Peter Crouch and Charlie Adam.

He said: "I thought they were very unfortunate last night. They were in complete control and played really well. But scoring just after half-time gave Udinese a real lift.

"We have a job to do in a difficult game. Liverpool have top, top players. We will show the people of that great football club total respect.

Tony Pulis has made a £4 million bid for Liverpool's Charlie Adam

Tony Pulis has made a £4 million bid for Liverpool's Charlie Adam and hopes to complete a deal in the next 24 hours.

Charlie Adam had been planning to stay at Anfield this season

Stoke City manager Pulis wants the former Blackpool midfielder to bolster his options at the Britannia Stadium.

Pulis has moved for Adam, who appears surplus to requirements under new Anfield manager Brendan Rodgers, after considering alternative deals for Spurs' Tom Huddlestone and Blackburn Rovers' Steven N'Zonzi. He faces opposition from Fulham and Everton, who have both made tentative enquiries for the 26-year-old and Turkish club Fenerbahce is are also another potential destination.