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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fmark-hughes.jpg "Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017")
Mark Hughes to field strong Stoke City side at Ashton Gate
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes intends to rotate his side slightly for the midweek trip to Bristol City, but is desperate to prolong the Potters' EFL Cup run.Sep 18, 15:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Team News: Geoff Cameron out for Stoke City against Newcastle United
Geoff Cameron and Ryan Shawcross miss out in Stoke City's trip to Newcastle United this afternoon.Sep 16, 13:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F34%2Fmarcus-rashford.jpg "Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017")
Team News: Marcus Rashford starts for Manchester United
Marcus Rashford starts for Manchester United as they visit Stoke City.Sep 9, 15:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Jose Mourinho waves after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017")
Preview:Stoke City vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter between Stoke City and Manchester United at the bet365 Stadium.Sep 7, 13:51
Ryan Shawcross pens new Stoke City deal
Stoke City announce that captain Ryan Shawcross has signed a new four-year contract.Aug 31, 09:06
Kevin Wimmer completes £18m move to Stoke City from Tottenham Hotspur
Kevin Wimmer completes his move to Stoke City from Tottenham Hotspur in an £18m deal.Aug 29, 09:03
West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City share the points
Stoke City come from behind to draw 1-1 with West Bromwich Albion in Sunday afternoon's Premier League clash at The Hawthorns.Aug 27, 14:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fmark-hughes-stoke-city.jpg "Mark Hughes 'smiles' before the match between Manchester City and Stoke City on March 8, 2017")
Stoke City 'nearing deal for Bjorn Engels'
Stoke City reportedly near the capture of Club Brugge centre-back Bjorn Engels, who could cost £8.5m.Aug 24, 20:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Farsene-wenger-arsenal.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the touchline during the match against Liverpool on March 4, 2017")
Live Commentary: Stoke City 1-0 Arsenal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Stoke City's 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the Premier League.Aug 19, 15:30
Mark Hughes targeting more new Stoke City signings
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes 'hopes to sign a couple more players' before this summer's transfer window closes.Aug 12, 21:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "Wayne Rooney in action for Everton against Sevilla on August 6, 2017")
Team News: Wayne Rooney, Michael Keane start for Everton
Wayne Rooney makes his first Premier League start for Everton in 13 years.Aug 12, 13:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F28%2Fbruno-martins-indi-stoke-city_1.JPG "Bruno Martins Indi in action for Stoke City against Manchester City in the Premier League on March 8, 2017")
Stoke City seal Bruno Martins Indi deal
Stoke City complete a permanent deal for Porto defender Bruno Martins Indi.Aug 11, 12:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fmark-hughes.jpg "Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Stoke City on May 6, 2017")
Mark Hughes "happy enough" with Stoke City transfer business
Mark Hughes says that he intends to win a trophy this season after a 'reasonable' transfer window for Stoke City thus far.Aug 9, 14:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Farsene-wenger-antonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte and windswept Arsene Wenger during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017")
Preview:Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Community Shield match between FA Cup holders Arsenal and Premier League champions Chelsea at Wembley.Aug 4, 23:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Falexis-sanchez-mesut-ozil.jpg "Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil pictured together on November 27, 2016")
Premier League: Expiring contracts in 2017-18
Find out which players from the Premier League are into the final few months of their contracts.Aug 1, 10:37
Stoke City still in market for new signings
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates confirms that the club are still hopeful of doing more business this summer, having already brought in four new faces.Jul 26, 21:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fkurt-zouma-chelsea_1.JPG "Chelsea's Kurt Zouma in action during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017")
Kurt Zouma joins Stoke City on loan
Stoke City confirm the signing of France international Kurt Zouma on a season-long loan from Premier League champions Chelsea.Jul 21, 13:36
Kurt Zouma 'pictured in Stoke City kit'
Chelsea centre-back Kurt Zouma is pictured in a Stoke City training kit as the Frenchman closes in on a loan move to the Britannia Stadium.Jul 17, 11:55
Mark Hughes "very hopeful" over Kurt Zouma
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes is "very hopeful" of signing Chelsea centre-back Kurt Zouma on loan this summer.Jul 13, 10:39
Report: Stoke City favourites to sign Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma on loan
Stoke City are thought to be the favourites to sign Chelsea's Kurt Zouma on loan after positive talks between the clubs were held on Wednesday, according to reports.Jul 12, 21:50
Kurt Zouma to hold talks with Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion
Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma will reportedly hold talks with Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion over a possible loan move.Jul 11, 20:53
Valencia 'in talks with Chelsea centre-back Kurt Zouma'
Chelsea reportedly agree to sell Kurt Zouma to Valencia, who now face a fight to convince the 22-year-old to make the move to Spain.Jul 11, 17:38
Chelsea target Vitolo heading to Atletico Madrid
Las Palmas chief Toni Cruz reveals that Atletico Madrid will loan Vitolo to the club until January once they finalise a move for the £35m-rated Sevilla attacker.Jul 4, 19:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fmamadou-sakho-crystal-palace.JPG "Crystal Palace's Mamadou Sakho before the Premier League match against Liverpool on April 23, 2017")
Crystal Palace 'admit defeat in bid to sign Mamadou Sakho from Liverpool'
Crystal Palace have been priced out of a move for Mamadou Sakho and could now turn their attention to Ajax ace Joel Veltman, according to a report.Jul 1, 08:32
Chelsea open to player exchange to land Sevilla attacker Vitolo?
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is prepared to send either Michy Batshuayi or Kurt Zouma to Sevilla in an attempt to broker a deal for attacker Vitolo, according to a report.Jun 28, 18:23
Report: Sevilla pursuing Chelsea's Kurt Zouma
La Liga outfit Sevilla are reportedly confident of signing Chelsea centre-back Kurt Zouma in this summer's transfer window.Jun 16, 10:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Fcorentin-tolisso-lyon.JPG "Lyon's Corentin Tolisso during the Europa League match against Roma on March 16, 2017")
Bayern Munich 'in talks with Lyon's Corentin Tolisso'
Bayern Munich reportedly open talks with Lyon over midfielder Corentin Tolisso.Jun 10, 16:25
Premier League: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2017
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Premier League with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.Jun 6, 11:00
Chelsea take interest in Corentin Tolisso?
Chelsea reportedly take an interest in signing Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso during the transfer window.Jun 1, 15:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fvirgil-van-dijk_1.jpg "Virgil Van Dijk in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016")
Chelsea increase attempts to sign Virgil van Dijk?
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to offer wages of £170,000 per week in order to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk.Jun 1, 10:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fjohn-terry_1.jpg "John Terry comes on during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017")
Team News: John Terry, Michy Batshuayi handed rare starts for Chelsea's clash against Watford
John Terry and Michy Batshuayi are given rare starts for Chelsea in this evening's Premier League match against Watford at Stamford Bridge.May 15, 18:04
Chelsea to allow defender Kurt Zouma to leave on loan?
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is reportedly prepared to allow defender Kurt Zouma to spend a season away from the club on loan.May 4, 09:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Feden-hazard.jpg "Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on February 4, 2017")
Team News: Eden Hazard, Diego Costa on Chelsea bench
Diego Costa and Eden Hazard start on the bench for Chelsea as they face Tottenham Hotspur in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.Apr 22, 15:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fgary-cahill.jpg "Gary Cahill demonstrates his remarkable drinking skills during the Premier League game between Hull City and Chelsea on October 1, 2016")
Gary Cahill: 'I am not to blame for Manchester United goal'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill refuses to accept the blame for Manchester United's second goal in their 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford despite criticism from pundits.Apr 16, 21:00
Manchester United end Chelsea hoodoo to close on top four in Premier League
Ander Herrera scores one and sets up another to help Manchester United to a 2-0 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford.Apr 16, 16:52
Team News: Nemanja Matic, Victor Moses back for Chelsea
Nemanja Matic and Victor Moses return for Chelsea's trip to Bournemouth.Apr 8, 15:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F07%2Fantonio-conte-cheslea.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017")
Antonio Conte explains half-time change as Chelsea beat Manchester City
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that it was a "tactical" decision to introduce Nemanja Matic for Kurt Zouma during his side's 2-1 win over Manchester City.Apr 6, 08:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Feden-hazard_1.JPG "Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016")
Eden Hazard keeps Chelsea seven points clear at top of Premier League
Chelsea beat Manchester City 2-1 at Stamford Bridge to remain seven points clear at the summit, courtesy of two goals from Eden Hazard.Apr 5, 20:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fvincent-kompany_1.jpg "Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016")
Team News: Vincent Kompany, Fabian Delph start for Manchester City
Vincent Kompany and Fabian Delph start for Manchester City's trip to Chelsea.Apr 5, 18:04
Defender Kurt Zouma to consider Chelsea future in summer
Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma hints that he may consider leaving Stamford Bridge during the summer.Mar 27, 11:10
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