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Attendance: 54,128
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Premier League
Oct 14, 2017 at 3pm UK
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7-2
FT(HT: 3-1)
Biram Diouf (44'), Walker (47' og.)
Reaction
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Jack Butland: 'Manchester City were incredible'
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland acknowledges that Manchester City's performance against them in last weekend's 7-2 defeat was "incredible".Oct 19, 20:49
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Gabriel Jesus: 'Kevin De Bruyne one of best players in world'
Gabriel Jesus believes that Kevin De Bruyne is "one of the best players in the world" following his impressive display in Manchester City's 7-2 win over Stoke City.Oct 15, 15:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F39%2Fkevin-de-bruyne.jpg "Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017")
Mark Hughes heaps praise on "world-class" Kevin De Bruyne
Mark Hughes concedes that Stoke City "found it very difficult" preventing Kevin De Bruyne from pulling the strings for Manchester City in Saturday's heavy defeat.Oct 14, 20:30
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Pep Guardiola hails 'best Manchester City performance'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola pays tribute to his players following Saturday's 7-2 win over Stoke City in the Premier League.Oct 14, 17:37
Gabriel Jesus happy to see Manchester City fans enjoying displays
Gabriel Jesus is happy to see Manchester City fans enjoying themselves thanks to the team's emphatic performances and victories.Oct 14, 16:39
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City demolish Stoke City 7-2 to go two points clear at the top of the league.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Manchester City's 7-2 victory over Stoke City.
Team News
Sergio Aguero starts Manchester City's match against Stoke City on the bench after returning from a broken rib.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Manchester City and Stoke City at the Etihad Stadium.
Build-up
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Mark Hughes: 'Joe Allen doesn't remember head injury in Wales match'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that midfielder Joe Allen does not remember sustaining a head injury in Wales's World Cup qualifier with Republic of Ireland.Oct 13, 17:12
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Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City can still improve'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists that his side can still improve, despite netting 17 goals without reply during four matches in September.Oct 13, 16:05
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Sergio Aguero back in contention for Manchester City
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reveals that Sergio Aguero could feature for the club against Stoke City on Saturday afternoon.Oct 13, 13:00
Sergio Aguero coy on Manchester City return date
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero refuses to rule out the possibility of returning in time for Saturday's Premier League match against Stoke City.Oct 12, 12:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fsergio-aguero.jpg "Sergio Aguero celebrates netting the third during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`")
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero to make surprise return to action against Stoke?
Manchester City could reportedly welcome back Sergio Aguero earlier than planned when they face Stoke City this weekend.Oct 11, 18:16
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Stoke City midfielder Joe Allen doubt for Manchester City match
Stoke City midfielder Joe Allen is a doubt for this Saturday's Premier League match against Manchester City due to a head injury.Oct 11, 08:27
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