Mark Hughes proud of 'exceptional' Bojan following Arsenal scalp

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes has paid tribute to the 'exceptional' Bojan following his performance in Saturday's 3-2 win over Arsenal in the Premier League.

The former Barcelona starlet was one of three Stoke players on the scoresheet as the Potters raced into a 3-0 half-time lead at the Britannia Stadium, with Peter Crouch and Jon Walters also finding the net.

"An outstanding second goal by Bojan, who once again has put in a really impressive performance," Hughes told reporters.

"I think since he's come back into the side he has played four or five games and I think he has been our man of the match in every game he's played since he's come back.

"He's playing exceptionally well, he's showing everybody that not only is he a good player technically but in terms of his work rate and what he tries to do for the team he's very much a team player as well and we're reaping the benefits of that."

The Gunners threatened a remarkable turnaround as goals from Santi Cazorla and Aaron Ramsey reduced the deficit, before Calum Chambers was sent off to hinder their comeback bid.