Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has revealed his happiness at his side's response after going a goal down against Liverpool on Boxing Day.

A Jonathan Walters brace along with a Kenwyne Jones strike earned the Potters a 3-1 win at the Britannia Stadium after Steven Gerrard had given the Reds the lead.

Stoke move above the Merseysiders in the Premier League table as a result of the victory, and Pulis is thrilled with the way his side responded to going behind.

"It was a great result and performance," Pulis said. "I thought the response after going a goal behind after just 30 seconds was absolutely fantastic and epitomises what the group are about at the moment.

"We've played games where we've created more chances and finished 0-0 so we have been creating the chances but not been taking them.

"We have tremendous respect for Liverpool and we are very proud to host a game against such a great club and when you beat them it gives you great delight, it is always special."

Stoke host Southampton on Saturday.