The hosts dominated throughout, had close on 70% possession, but just could not find a way past goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen and his outstanding defenders.
Stoke play to their strengths - being direct and physical - but they deserved their day in the sun.
They halted a Liverpool side who had beaten Manchester United and Marseille in the previous week.
Manager Rafael Benitez rested Ryan Babel, Javier Mascherano and Lucas to the bench with Robbie Keane, Albert Riera and Xabi Alonso returning.
Stoke had former Liverpool midfielder Salif Diao in their side, his first start of the season while Amdy Faye was suspended.
Leon Cort and Ricardo Fuller were also on the bench after playing against Everton last weekend, Mamady Sidibe and Abdoulaye Faye returned.
Player of the Match : Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
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