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Reaction
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Michael Owen pleased with reception from Stoke City, Manchester United fans
Michael Owen thanks both sets of Stoke City and Manchester United fans for receiving a warm reception at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday.Apr 15, 10:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F05%2Fwayne-rooney-manchester-united.jpg "United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013")
Wayne Rooney coy over midfield prospects
Wayne Rooney remains coy over the possibility that he could play in midfield more for Manchester United.Apr 15, 00:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F13%2Ftony-pulis-stoke-city.jpg "Stoke boss Tony Pulis on the touchline during the match against Everton on March 30, 2013")
Tony Pulis: '40 points will be enough for survival'
Tony Pulis thinks that 40 points will be enough to see Stoke City survive relegation this season.Apr 14, 18:35
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Sir Alex Ferguson hails Robin van Persie
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson praises Robin van Persie after the striker ended his goal drought during Sunday's Premier League win at Stoke City.Apr 14, 18:20
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Manchester United's 2-0 win over Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium this afternoon.
Match Report
Goals from Michael Carrick and Robin van Persie earn Manchester United a 2-0 win at Stoke City and see them go 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Live Commentary
Re-live Sports Mole's text coverage of the Premier League clash between Stoke City and Manchester United.
HT Report
An early Michael Carrick goal gives Manchester United a 1-0 half-time lead over Stone City in the Premier League.
Team News
Javier Hernandez and Shinji Kagawa are called into the starting lineup for Manchester United's clash against Stoke City.
Build-up
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Tony Pulis faces sack if Stoke City lose to Manchester United?
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis will reportedly be sacked if his side lose heavily to Manchester United. Apr 14, 01:09
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Asmir Begovic aiming beyond 40 points
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic insists that his side need a bare minimum of 40 points to survive this season and are targeting a bigger total.Apr 13, 12:01
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Javier Hernandez: 'One game at a time'
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez says that the next match is all that is important to his team.Apr 13, 11:07
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Sir Alex Ferguson: 'It's always difficult to play Stoke City'
Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson insists that visiting the Britannia to take on Stoke City is never an easy task.Apr 12, 10:04
Stoke City's Tony Pulis "looking forward" to Manchester United battle
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis insists that his side will be ready for an "incredibly tough" challenge against Manchester United.Apr 11, 10:48
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Ashley Young to miss Stoke City clash
Ashley Young could miss Manchester United's trip to Stoke City on Sunday with an ankle injury.Apr 9, 07:08
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