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Reaction
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Fernandinho delighted to mark Manchester City return with win at Stoke City
Fernandinho admits that he is delighted to have marked his return from injury with a convincing win against Stoke City on Monday night.Mar 13, 21:03
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Stoke City boss Paul Lambert hails "terrific" Manchester City following defeat
Stoke City manager Paul Lambert describes Manchester City's style of play as "terrific" following his side's defeat to Pep Guardiola's team.Mar 13, 00:30
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola: 'David Silva controls the tempo'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praises David Silva following the playmaker's brace against Stoke City. Mar 12, 22:52
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Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester City not getting ahead of themselves'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says that everyone needs to 'steady on' about the club winning the Premier League against Manchester United.Mar 12, 22:29
The Match
Match Report
David Silva scores a goal in either half as Premier League leaders Manchester City ease to a 2-0 win over strugglers Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's 2-0 win over Stoke City, as David Silva's brace edged the Citizens closer to the title.
Team News
Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus both return to the Manchester City starting lineup for the Premier League fixture at Stoke City.
Preview
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's top-flight trip to relegation-threatened Stoke City.
Build-up
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Sergio Aguero out for two weeks with knee injury
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero out is ruled out for two weeks with a knee injury, keeping him out of Monday evening's league clash against Stoke City.Mar 11, 16:10
Paul Lambert: 'Stoke City can beat the drop this season'
Stoke City manager Paul Lambert insists that his side have the character to beat the drop from the Premier League this season despite their standing in 19th place.Mar 10, 13:38
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