Liverpool host Stoke City at Anfield on Saturday seeking a victory that could secure a top-four Premier League finish for Jürgen Klopp's side.
Should the Reds triumph, and fifth-placed Chelsea lose or draw at Swansea City, then a place in next season's Champions League would be assured with two games still to play.
However, Paul Lambert's Potters are fighting for their survival in the top-flight and are desperate for points as they look to climb out of the relegation zone.
Klopp fared favourably against Lambert's predecessor Mark Hughes, who left the club in January, and will be looking to continue the run against the new Stoke boss.