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Mark Hughes to blame for defeat to Liverpool as Stoke slip up again

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Stoke boss Mark Hughes gave his reaction to his side's defeat to Liverpool.

Stoke grabbed defeat from the jaws of victory by conceding two goals in as many minutes to register their fourth successive reverse in a 2-1 loss to Liverpool at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday.

The Potters started well and dominated the first half, seizing the initiative against a young Liverpool side in an unfamiliar system. Their lead was well-deserved with the returning Xherdan Shaqiri working well with Glen Johnson on the right before sending an inch perfect cross for Jonathan Walters to nod home unopposed.