Manchester City demolish Stoke City 7-2 to go two points clear at the top of the league.
Next Game: Stoke City vs. Bournemouth - Saturday, October 21 at 3pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 16 | Everton | 8 | -8 | 8 |
| 17 | Stoke City | 8 | -9 | 8 |
| 18 | Leicester City | 8 | -3 | 6 |
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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, 21:30
Result: Devastating Manchester City hit Stoke City for seven to go clear at the top
Manchester City demolish Stoke City 7-2 to go two points clear at the top of the league.Oct 14, 16:52
Team News: Sergio Aguero on bench for Manchester City against Stoke City
Sergio Aguero starts Manchester City's match against Stoke City on the bench after returning from a broken rib.Oct 14, 14:06
Live Commentary: Manchester City 7-2 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Manchester City's 7-2 victory over Stoke City.Oct 14, 13:57
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, 18:12
Preview: Manchester City vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Manchester City and Stoke City at the Etihad Stadium.Oct 12, 14:24
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, 13:05
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, 09:27
Gordon Banks: 'Jack Butland should be number one'
Former England goalkeeper Gordon Banks insists that Stoke City's Jack Butland should be Gareth Southgate's number one stopper for the 2018 World Cup.Oct 10, 17:27
Jack Butland to start World Cup qualifier against Lithuania
England manager Gareth Southgate praises Jack Butland for 'remaining patient', as he confirms plans to start the Stoke City goalkeeper against Lithuania on Sunday.Oct 7, 16:21
Mark Hughes hints at new Peter Crouch contract
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says that 36-year-old forward Peter Crouch could earn another new 12-month contract at the club.Sep 30, 21:05
Peter Crouch eyeing England call-up
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch says that he is still available for England after scoring his team's winner against Southampton on Saturday afternoon.Sep 30, 20:22
Result: Peter Crouch nets late winner for Stoke City against former club Southampton
A late goal from Peter Crouch earns Stoke City a 2-1 victory over Southampton in their Premier League encounter at the Bet365 Stadium.Sep 30, 16:58
Team News: Virgil van Dijk makes first Premier League start of season
Virgil van Dijk is included in the Southampton starting lineup for the first time this season ahead of their Premier League clash with Stoke City.Sep 30, 14:03
Live Commentary: Stoke City 2-1 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Stoke City's 2-1 victory over Southampton in the Premier League.Sep 30, 14:00
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes: 'Kurt Zouma is worth £40m'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes claims that defender Kurt Zouma - currently on loan from Chelsea - is worth £40m.Sep 30, 11:29
Julien Ngoy signs new five-year contract at Stoke City
Stoke City announce that 19-year-old striker Julien Ngoy has signed a new five-year contract with the club.Sep 29, 19:54
Mark Hughes: 'Stoke City displays better than results'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that he has been happy with his side's performances this season, despite just one win being recorded in six league matches.Sep 29, 10:38
Mark Hughes: 'Injures still blighting Stoke City defence'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes reveals that the club's backline are still blighted by injuries ahead of the Premier League fixture with Southampton.Sep 29, 10:25
Mark Hughes: 'Marcos Alonso should have been dismissed'
Mark Hughes blasts referee Mike Dean for failing to send off Marcos Alonso in Stoke City's heavy 4-0 home defeat to Chelsea on Saturday afternoon.Sep 23, 21:26