Stoke City must make home advantage count in the first leg of their Capital One Cup semi-final against Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium on Tuesday, according to manager Mark Hughes.
The Potters lost 1-0 at home to Liverpool in the first game of the Premier League season, Philippe Coutinho scoring the only goal four minutes from time.
Hughes says his team must go to Anfield in the second leg with it still all to play for.
"We don't want to go to Anfield no longer being in the tie. Our home form has been good. If we hit our levels, we can cause real problems," Hughes said.
"The key is we make sure we're very much in the tie and see where it takes us. We're really enjoying the anticipation heading into it."
Hughes' men, one point and two spots below eighth-placed Liverpool in the table, have won four and lost four of their nine home league matches this season and their scalps include Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United.
Stoke and Liverpool lost in the league at the weekend, City conceding a last-minute goal to go down 2-1 at West Bromwich Albion while Jurgen Klopp's side were well beaten 2-0 at West Ham United.
"We're frustrated by the weekend's result. We went into the game in good form and we just dipped below what we are capable of," said Hughes.
"We can't be too disappointed. We look back and take it in perspective. We have a big game tomorrow to bounce back with.
"For us, it's a good time to play them (Liverpool) because we're at home and looking for a reaction."
Stoke are in the League Cup semi-finals for the first time since winning the competition in 1972.