Pulis wants to see a full house for the visit of Liverpool in the Carling Cup fourth round with the Merseysiders having taken their full ticket allocation of 4,630. With the Potters also in Europa League action this season, some fans are having to prioritise matches but Pulis is hoping for a lot of noise. Stoke have not lost in nine home Premier League, Europa League or Carling Cup games this season and the boss has hailed the supporters' part in that. The Welshman told the club's website: "Our home record is a proud one and due in no small measure to the tremendous backing we've had from our supporters. "We will have our work cut out, but I am sure that our fans will raise their game like the players will have to raise theirs if we are to get the right result. "There will be a tremendous atmosphere for another cup game here, but I hope a few more will decide come along to lend their support because we'll need it. "The very mention of Liverpool being in town should encourage them to come along." Pulis wants to give strong emphasis to the cup competitions having seen the effect a good run can have on the club's wellbeing. Stoke reached the final of the FA Cup last season and, while Premier League survival will remain all important, Pulis wants to sample more of the excitement that brought. Pulis said: "I don't think our football club will win the Premier League in the next few years. "So our biggest aim is to stay in the league, that's our priority, but what we also want to do is try to do well in the cup competitions. "That includes the Europa League, the FA Cup and the Carling Cup. "We had a great time last year, going to Wembley, it was absolutely fantastic. It galvanised everybody, it galvanised the city, it galvanised the club. "So we will do our best in all the cup competitions." Defender Jonathan Woodgate could return after three games out with a calf injury while Jermaine Pennant, who has had a hamstring problem, will be assessed ahead of a potential reunion with his old club.
