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/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")
Manchester United 'keen to sign free agent Lee Grant'
Out-of-contract Stoke City goalkeeper Lee Grant is to be offered a one-year deal by Manchester United, according to a report.Jun 28, 08:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F06%2Fraheem-sterling-kevin-de-bruyne.jpg "Raheem Sterling celebrates with Kevin De Bruyne during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018")
Preview:Stoke City vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's top-flight trip to relegation-threatened Stoke City.Mar 11, 11:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fjack-butland.jpg "Jack Butland in action during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Stoke City on May 6, 2017")
Stoke City boss Paul Lambert pleased with Jack Butland reaction
Stoke City boss Paul Lambert says that goalkeeper Jack Butland has reacted 'brilliantly' since netting an own goal against Leicester City last weekend.Mar 1, 16:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Flee-grant.jpg "Lee Grant in action for Stoke City on October 2, 2016")
Stoke City goalkeeper Lee Grant suffers broken wrist
Stoke City goalkeeper Lee Grant faces a number of weeks on the sidelines after sustaining a broken wrist ahead of last weekend's Premier League clash with Leicester City.Mar 1, 16:43
Scott Carson signs new contract with Derby County
Derby County goalkeeper Scott Carson says that signing a contract extension until the summer of 2020 was "an easy decision" to make.Jan 18, 16:08
Team News: Jack Butland recovers from broken finger to start for Stoke City
Jack Butland recovers from a broken finger to return to Stoke City's starting XI for their Premier League meeting with Swansea City.Dec 2, 14:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Fsadio-mane.jpg "Sadio Mane scores the opener during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Liverpool on November 29, 2017")
Mohamed Salah brace fires Liverpool up to fifth
Mohamed Salah comes off the bench to score twice as Liverpool beat Stoke City 3-0 and move fifth in the Premier League table as a result.Nov 29, 21:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F47%2Fjoe-allen-luka-milivojevic.jpg "Joe Allen and Luka Milivojevic in action during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Stoke City on November 25, 2017")
Crystal Palace leave it late to beat Stoke City
Crystal Palace come from behind to pick up only their second win of the season at the expense of Stoke City courtesy of goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mamadou Sakho.Nov 25, 16:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F40%2Fchris-hughton.jpg "Brighton manager Chris Hughton reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017")
Brighton & Hove Albion come from behind twice to draw with Stoke City
Brighton & Hove Albion come from behind twice to claim a 2-2 draw with Stoke City at the Amex.Nov 20, 21:51
Team News: Peter Crouch remains on Stoke City bench
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes opts to keep Peter Crouch on the bench for the Premier League fixture at Brighton & Hove Albion.Nov 20, 19:02
Stoke City: 'Jack Butland worth more than Jordan Pickford'
Stoke City chief executive Tony Scholes suggests that his club would want significantly more than £30m if they were to sell goalkeeper Jack Butland.Jun 16, 09:32
Shay Given rules out retirement after Stoke City departure
Free agent Shay Given is hoping for one final challenge in the sport before bringing down the curtain on his long-running career.Jun 4, 13:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fstoke-city-lee-grant.JPG "Stoke City goalkeeper Lee Grant calls out to teammates in the match against Manchester City on March 8, 2017")
Bournemouth, Watford monitoring Stoke City goalkeeper Lee Grant?
Bournemouth and Watford could reportedly be tempted to make an offer for Lee Grant, who wants out of Stoke City a week on from being named the club's best player.May 28, 11:15
Mark Hughes not willing to sell goalkeeper Lee Grant
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes claims that all top clubs need "two outstanding goalkeepers", outlining his intention to keep hold of Lee Grant.May 19, 08:55
Mark Hughes does not fear losing Jack Butland this summer
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes that Jack Butland will stay at the bet365 Stadium for the time being as there is no real reason to move on just yet.May 5, 13:33
Jack Butland emerges as option for Manchester City?
Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland during the summer.May 4, 11:44
Jack Butland "ready to go" after recovering from ankle injury
Jack Butland is desperate to get some minutes under his belt with Stoke City in the final month of the season, while also holding out hope of a call to the England squad.Apr 20, 20:03
Mark Hughes plays down Lee Grant, Erik Pieters spat
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes plays down an altercation between teammates Lee Grant and Erik Pieters during the 3-1 win over Hull City.Apr 15, 20:34
Report: Jack Butland to play for Stoke City Under-23s on Monday
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland will play his first match for more than 12 months on Monday when he lines up for Stoke City's Under-23s, according to a report.Apr 10, 12:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Fphilippe-coutinho.jpg "Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on March 12, 2017")
Liverpool survive Stoke City scare to stay third
Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino come off the bench to rescue Liverpool as they come from behind to beat Stoke City 2-1 at the bet365 Stadium.Apr 8, 15:57
Team News: Roberto Firmino, Philippe Coutinho on Liverpool bench
Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho start among the substitutes for Liverpool's trip to Stoke City.Apr 8, 13:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fgeorge-boyd.jpg "George Boyd in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017")
Burnley ease relegation fears with slender victory over Stoke City
Burnley end a winless run of seven Premier League games by defeating Stoke City 1-0 at Turf Moor.Apr 4, 20:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Fcraig-shakespeare.jpg "Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare on March 14, 2017")
Craig Shakespeare enters history books as Leicester City defeat Stoke City
Craig Shakespeare becomes the first British manager to win his first four Premier League games as Leicester City claim a 2-0 win over Stoke City at the King Power Stadium.Apr 1, 16:03
Jack Butland returns to Stoke City training
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland reveals that he has returned to full training with the side.Mar 27, 16:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Fgary-cahill-chelsea.JPG "Chelsea's Gary Cahill celebrates scoring against Stoke City on March 18, 2017")
Chelsea battle past Stoke City to move 13 points clear
Chelsea extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 13 points with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium.Mar 18, 16:59
Live Commentary: Stoke City 1-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 2-1 win over Stoke as goals from Willian and Gary Cahill take Antonio Conte's side one step closer to the Premier League title.Mar 18, 14:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fkevin-de-bruyne-bruno-martins-indi.jpg "Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Stoke City's Bruno Martins Indi on March 8, 2017")
Manchester City held to goalless draw by Stoke City
Manchester City are held to a goalless draw by Stoke City in their Premier League fixture at the Etihad Stadium.Mar 8, 21:54
Jack Butland close to making return to first-team action
Jack Butland hopes that a "horrendous year" of injury problems is now behind him, with medics giving him the all-clear to begin training following 12 months out.Mar 6, 16:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fharry-kane-dele-alli.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli celebrates with Harry Kane during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Harry Kane hat-trick earns Tottenham Hotspur easy win over Stoke City
Harry Kane scores three first-half goals and sets up another for Dele Alli to help Tottenham Hotspur to a 4-0 win over Stoke City at White Hart Lane.Feb 26, 15:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fmauricio-pochettino_1.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino on the touchline during his side's North London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Tottenham's 4-0 win over Stoke City, as a third Harry Kane hat-trick of the year set the Lilywhites on their way.Feb 26, 10:59
Jack Butland provides positive injury update
Stoke City and England goalkeeper Jack Butland reveals that he is making good progress in his recovery from an ankle injury which has kept him out for almost 11 months.Feb 6, 15:09
West Bromwich Albion claim narrow win over Stoke City
An early James Morrison goal helps West Bromwich Albion to beat Stoke City 1-0 at The Hawthorns and consolidate their place in the top 10 of the Premier League.Feb 4, 17:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fpeter-crouch.JPG "Stoke City striker Peter Crouch applauds the fans after being taken off during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Peter Crouch hits 100th Premier League goal as Everton hold Stoke City
Peter Crouch's 100th Premier League goal is not enough to steer Stoke City to victory as they are held to a 1-1 draw by Everton at the bet365 Stadium.Feb 1, 21:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in action during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Wayne Rooney breaks goalscoring record to save Manchester United
Wayne Rooney becomes the all-time record goalscorer for Manchester United after scoring a last-gasp free kick for his side to secure a 1-1 draw with Stoke City.Jan 21, 16:55
Stoke City confirm signing of Saido Berahino on five-and-a-half year deal
Stoke City announce the signing of striker Saido Berahino on a five-and-a-half year deal, bringing his disappointing recent spell at West Bromwich Albion to an end.Jan 20, 20:36
Stoke City storm to first Premier League win away at Sunderland
Stoke City score three times in the opening 34 minutes en route to a 3-1 win away at Sunderland - their first ever in the Premier League.Jan 14, 17:34
Stoke City sign goalkeeper Lee Grant from Derby County
Stoke City complete the £1.3m signing of 33-year-old goalkeeper Lee Grant from Derby County on a two-and-a-half-year contract.Jan 4, 16:16
Ryan Shawcross, Peter Crouch net in Stoke City win
Stoke City end a run of five games without success in the Premier League as they record a 2-0 win over Watford.Jan 3, 21:58
Derby County 'accept £1.5m bid from Stoke City for goalkeeper Lee Grant'
Derby County reportedly accept a £1.5m offer from Stoke City for goalkeeper Lee Grant, who is currently on loan with the Potters.Jan 2, 12:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fwillian-diego-costa.jpg "Willian celebrates scoring (apparently) with Diego Costa during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Chelsea work hard to equal top-flight record with victory over Stoke City
Chelsea battle to a 4-2 victory over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge to make it a record-equalling 13 wins in succession in the top flight.Dec 31, 16:50
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