London: Robert Huth's last-minute equaliser denied Liverpool a morale-boosting victory at Stoke City in the Premier League on Saturday as he earned his side a 1-1 draw.
The German defender tapped in at the back post from a Danny Higginbotham header to complete a miserable week for Liverpool, when it had looked as though Sotiris Kyrgiakos's scrappy goal would be enough for victory.
Greek defender Kyrgiakos toe-poked his side in front in the 58th minute of a forgettable game at the Britannia Stadium.
Dirk Kuyt squandered a glorious late chance to snatch maximum points for Liverpool when he headed a cross against the post with the goal gaping.
Liverpool, knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship (second division) Reading on Wednesday, remain in seventh place, four points outside the top four, while Stoke are 10th.
Later on Saturday leaders Chelsea host Sunderland while second-placed Manchester United are at home to Burnley.
Bureau Report
First Published: Sunday, January 17, 2010, 09:07