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Reaction
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fpep-guardiola.JPG "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day")
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City players fought like never before'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola claims that his side "created a lot of chances" in their league meeting with Stoke City and looked like the team more likely to win.Mar 8, 22:43
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Mark Hughes: 'Nothing fortunate about Manchester City draw'
Mark Hughes praises his Stoke City players for sticking to the gameplan by frustrating Manchester City and earning a credible point at the Etihad Stadium.Mar 8, 22:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Stoke City striker Saido Berahino delighted to be back playing
Stoke City striker Saido Berahino is delighted to have started his first Premier League game in six months, having been given a 79-minute run-out against Manchester City.Mar 8, 22:20
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City are held to a goalless draw by Stoke City in their Premier League fixture at the Etihad Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Manchester City's 0-0 draw with Stoke City in the Premier League.
Team News
Pep Guardiola makes three changes to Manchester City's starting lineup, with Raheem Sterling dropping out of the squad entirely, while Stoke City bring in four new faces.
Build-up
Saido Berahino: "I have a lot to prove"
Stoke City striker Saido Berahino vows to put his troubled times behind him and prove himself at his new club following his January move to the bet365 Stadium.Mar 7, 16:38
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Pep Guardiola coy on Manchester City title chances
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that he is fully focused on finding a way to beat Stoke City rather than wondering whether his side can chase down Chelsea.Mar 7, 16:08
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Pep Guardiola: 'Vincent Kompany closing in on return'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola suggests that Vincent Kompany is closing in on a return to the first-team squad.Mar 7, 14:55
Stoke City forward Marko Arnautovic doubtful for Manchester City clash
Stoke City are likely to be without key duo Marko Arnautovic and Bruno Martins Indi for their meeting with Manchester City, but Xherdan Shaqiri is back in contention.Mar 6, 16:35
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