Dirk out to make amends

Last updated : 07 January 2009 By Al Campbell
Liverpool were held to a goalless draw at Anfield by Stoke earlier in the season despite dominating the game from start to finish. Kuyt is looking to make up for that stalemate in the return fixture at the Brittania Stadium this Saturday.

"That was a really frustrating afternoon for us. Sometimes you can't explain football. We had so many chances to kill the game but just couldn't do it," said the Dutch international.

"I don't think their crowd will let them be as defensive this weekend as they were at Anfield and so maybe there will be more space for us to play in.

"They have done well at home though so we know it will be a difficult game. They are a strong team who can cause problems from long throws, but we are Liverpool and if we focus one hundred per cent on the game then we should win."