Mame Biram Diouf
Team News: Jon Flanagan makes first Liverpool start since May 2014
Liverpool full-back Jon Flanagan makes his first start since May 2014 in their Capital One Cup semi-final against Stoke City.
Jan 26, 18:51
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Jamie Vardy's 16th Premier League goal helps Leicester City go top
Jamie Vardy scores his 16th Premier League goal of the season in a 3-0 triumph over Stoke City to help Leicester City move to the top of the table.
Jan 23, 16:52
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Stoke City edge past spirited Doncaster Rovers into fourth round of FA Cup
Stoke City move into the fourth round of the FA Cup after edging past League One's Doncaster Rovers in a 2-1 win.
Jan 9, 16:54
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Preview: Stoke City vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Stoke City and Manchester United at the Britannia.
Dec 24, 11:01
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Preview: Stoke City vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Saturday lunchtime's Premier League meeting between Stoke City and Manchester City at the Britannia Stadium.
Dec 4, 11:34
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Preview: Sunderland vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Stoke City at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 27, 02:24
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Preview: Southampton vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Southampton and Stoke City at St Mary's
Nov 20, 09:03
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Team News: Pedro starts in place of Cesc Fabregas as Jose Mourinho makes two changes
Jose Mourinho makes one change to his starting lineup as Pedro comes in for Cesc Fabregas, while Stoke City are unchanged for the sides' meeting at the Britannia.
Nov 7, 16:36
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Preview: Stoke City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's trip to the Britannia as the Premier League champions look to bounce back from two successive defeats by beating Stoke.
Nov 6, 13:55
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Ten-man Stoke City knock Chelsea out on penalties
Stoke City knock out defending League Cup champions Chelsea, as Jose Mourinho's side lose 5-4 on penalties after the game finished 1-1 following extra time.
Oct 27, 22:33
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Half-Time Report: Goalless between Stoke City, Chelsea
Stoke City and Chelsea play out a goalless 45 minutes in their League Cup tie at the Britannia Stadium, as Asmir Begovic produces a reaction save to deny the Potters.
Oct 27, 20:35
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Team News: Chelsea make three changes for Stoke City, Ryan Shawcross returns from injury
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho makes three changes for his side's League Cup tie with Stoke City, as Oscar, Jon Obi Mikel and Baba Rahman return to the starting XI.
Oct 27, 19:00
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Live Commentary: Stoke City vs. Watford - as it happened
Relive all the action as Troy Deeney and Almen Abdi fire Watford to a 2-0 win at Stoke City in the Premier League with Sports Mole's text commentary.
Oct 24, 13:59
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Ryan Shawcross, Mame Biram Diouf available to face Watford
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes confirms that Ryan Shawcross and Mame Biram Diouf are both in consideration for the Premier League match against Watford.
Oct 23, 19:40
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Preview: Stoke City vs. Watford
Sports Mole previews the Premier League action as hosts Stoke City welcome travelling Watford to the Britannia Stadium in Staffordshire.
Oct 22, 15:35
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Team News: Gylfi Sigurdsson, Ki Sung-yueng drop to Swansea City bench
Garry Monk makes two changes to his Swansea City side as Gylfi Sigurdsson and Ki Sung-yueng drop to the bench against Stoke City.
Oct 19, 19:05
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Preview: Swansea City vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews all of the Premier League action as struggling Swansea City welcome the visit of Stoke City to the Liberty Stadium.
Oct 19, 16:24
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Mother of Stoke City striker Mame Biram Diouf killed in Hajj crush
The mother of Stoke City striker Mame Biram Diouf is understood to have died in a stampede during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
Oct 6, 21:13
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Marko Arnautovic goal gives Stoke City win over Aston Villa
A second-half Marko Arnautovic goal gives Stoke City a 1-0 away win over Aston Villa in their Midlands derby in the Premier League.
Oct 3, 16:57
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Half-Time Report: Goalless between Aston Villa, Stoke City
Aston Villa and Stoke City play out a goalless 45 minutes in their Premier League clash, as Marko Arnautovic has a goal ruled out for offside.
Oct 3, 15:56
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Team News: Xherdan Shaqiri misses out for Stoke City, Aston Villa make two changes
Stoke City winger Xherdan Shaqiri misses out for his side's clash at Aston Villa with a thigh injury, while Jose Angel Crespo and Jordan Veretout start for the Villans.
Oct 3, 14:11
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Preview: Aston Villa vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews all of the Premier League action as Aston Villa host fellow strugglers Stoke City at Villa Park.
Oct 1, 16:58
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Premier League 2015-16 in numbers: Week 7
Sports Mole reflects on the seventh batch of Premier League fixtures with a selection of facts and figures from each match.
Sep 29, 11:02
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Mark Hughes: 'We have played better and lost'
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes admits his relief after seeing his side edge to victory over Bournemouth to finally secure their first league win of the season.
Sep 26, 18:26
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Mame Biram Diouf goal seals first Stoke City win of season
Mame Biram Diouf heads a late winner as Stoke City edge past Bournemouth with a 2-1 win at the Britannia Stadium.
Sep 26, 17:06
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Team News: Two league changes for Stoke City
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes makes two changes to the side which surrendered a two-goal lead at home to Leicester City in the Premier League last weekend.
Sep 26, 14:08
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Live Commentary: Stoke City 2-1 Bournemouth - as it happened
Relive all the action from Stoke City's first Premier League win of the season against Bournemouth with Sports Mole's live text commentary.
Sep 26, 14:00
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Preview: Stoke City vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole previews all of the Premier League action as Stoke City prepare to welcome visiting Bournemouth to the Britannia Stadium.
Sep 24, 17:52
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Team News: Bojan returns to Stoke City lineup
Bojan makes his first Premier League start of the season for Stoke City in this afternoon's match against Leicester City at the Britannia Stadium.
Sep 19, 14:05
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Player Ratings: Stoke City 0-1 West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole rates the players who took part in the Premier League clash between Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion, which finished 1-0 to the Baggies.
Aug 29, 18:49
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Match Analysis: Stoke City 0-1 West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole analyses all the action in West Bromwich Albion's 1-0 Premier League win at Stoke City.
Aug 29, 18:03
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Salomon Rondon goal gives West Bromwich Albion victory over nine-man Stoke City
A Salomon Rondon goal gives West Bromwich Albion a 1-0 win against nine-man Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium this afternoon.
Aug 29, 17:02
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Half-Time Report: Salomon Rondon scores for West Bromwich Albion against nine-man Stoke City
A Salomon Rondon goal just before the half-time whistle gives West Bromwich Albion a 1-0 lead against nine-man Stoke City.
Aug 29, 16:04
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Fantasy Football Advice: Week Four
Sports Mole takes a look at week four of the Premier League from a fantasy football point of view.
Aug 28, 11:13
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Xherdan Shaqiri promises Stoke City fans he will improve
Xherdan Shaqiri says that he will improve game by game after making his Stoke City debut yesterday.
Aug 23, 10:15
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Player Ratings: Norwich City 1-1 Stoke City
Sports Mole rates all the players on their performances in the 1-1 draw between Norwich City and Stoke City at Carrow Road.
Aug 22, 18:28
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Mark Hughes relieved to leave Norwich City with a point
Mark Hughes admits that he is "happy" to earn a point after Stoke City's draw with Norwich City.
Aug 22, 17:51
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Match Analysis: Norwich City 1-1 Stoke City
Sports Mole analyses the 1-1 draw between Norwich City and Stoke City in their Premier League clash at Carrow Road.
Aug 22, 17:45
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Nathan Redmond: 'Jack Butland should be in England squad'
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland should be selected for England, according to Norwich City winger Nathan Redmond.
Aug 22, 17:33
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Alex Neil: 'Norwich City were the better side against Stoke City'
Norwich City manager Alex Neil believes his team were unfortunate not to take all three points against Stoke City this afternoon.
Aug 22, 17:29