"We know that Stoke will be difficult opponents because they have just come into the Premier League and they will be keen to do well, particularly when they come to places like Anfield," said Benitez.
"They have already had one good win against Aston Villa at home and they have been unfortunate in another couple of games so we know that they will be hard to beat.
"If you look at the games they have played, they have caused problems to all the teams they have played and we will have to be ready for them.
"We are very happy with the results we have had so far but they are in the past now and the important thing for us is to focus on the next game.
"Beating Man United was a good achievement and it will improve our confidence but now we have to try to beat Stoke.
"They play with a different style to United and they cause different kinds of problems but we must treat them with the same respect."