Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Mark Hughes: "Hopefully we'll get better"
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes insists that his side have enough quality to avoid a relegation battle after they fall to their fifth defeat in six games.
Dec 16, 18:57
Marko Arnautovic in action for West Ham United in a 2017-18 Premier League match
Marko Arnautovic nets as West Ham United beat Stoke City
Marko Arnautovic scores against his former club as West Ham United move out of the relegation zone with a 3-0 win at Stoke City.
Dec 16, 17:53
West Ham United manager David Moyes at the Premier League game against Manchester City on December 3, 2017
Team News: James Collins replaces suspended Winston Reid for Stoke City trip
West Ham United defender James Collins comes in for the suspended Winston Reid for this afternoon's clash against Stoke City.
Dec 16, 14:10
Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross in action during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016
Ryan Shawcross: 'Stoke City players stand by Mark Hughes'
Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross insists that the club's players still believe in manager Mark Hughes despite the club's poor start to the season.
Dec 14, 19:30
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Stoke City owners understand football'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes suggests that the club's owners are understanding of the team's current situation in the Premier League table.
Dec 14, 15:57
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Burnley didn't deserve to beat Stoke City'
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes claims that his side did not deserve to suffer a late defeat to Burnley in the Premier League on Tuesday night.
Dec 13, 09:39
Sean Dyche gives orders during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on September 16, 2017
Team News: Burnley unchanged for Stoke City clash
Burnley boss Sean Dyche names an unchanged starting XI for Tuesday night's Premier League clash with Stoke City, who go with Peter Crouch up top.
Dec 12, 18:47
Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes: 'Jeers from fans could be a good thing'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes claims that boos from fans could be a "good thing" for him.
Dec 11, 20:35
Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Mark Hughes urges Stoke City to bounce back
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says that the uncertainty surrounding his future will disappear if the team win their next two matches.
Dec 11, 14:39
Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'I am under pressure'
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes admits that he is "under pressure" following a poor run of form.
Dec 10, 15:02
Ryan Shawcross scores an own goal in the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Stoke City on December 9, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Heavy loss will damage our confidence'
Mark Hughes concedes that Stoke City have to sort themselves out defensively or else they could be in real trouble, having suffered a 5-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 9, 18:10
Mauricio Pochettino keeps it casual during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Team News: Tottenham Hotspur reinstate key players ahead of Stoke City clash
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino returns to a strong starting XI for the Premier League game against Stoke City after resting key players in midweek.
Dec 9, 14:02
Son Heung-min scores Tottenham Hotspur's second goal in their Premier League match against Stoke City on December 9, 2017
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Tottenham Hotspur's 5-1 win over Stoke City, as the Lilywhites returned to winning ways in emphatic style.
Dec 9, 14:00
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Stoke City on May 6, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Jese Rodriguez unavailable for game against Tottenham Hotspur'
Jese Rodriguez is unavailable for Stoke City's weekend game against Tottenham Hotspur due to having returned home to Gran Canaria to be with his baby son.
Dec 7, 19:43
Jese celebrates during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Arsenal on August 19, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Jese Rodriguez disciplined by Stoke City'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes confirms that loanee Jese Rodriguez has been disciplined after leaving the bench early during last weekend's 2-1 win over Swansea City.
Dec 7, 18:51
Bruno Martins Indi in action for Stoke City against Manchester City in the Premier League on March 8, 2017
Bruno Martins Indi out for up to eight weeks with groin injury
Bruno Martins Indi will be sidelined for up to eight weeks due to a groin injury, Stoke City boss Mark Hughes reveals.
Dec 7, 18:39
Mauricio Pochettino keeps it casual during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Stoke City's trip to Wembley to face Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 7, 16:06
Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Stoke City needed win against Swansea City'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that his side "needed to get the job done" in the Potters' 2-1 victory against Swansea City on Saturday.
Dec 2, 19:28
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Stoke City fight back to see off Swansea City
Stoke City come from behind to earn a 2-1 victory over Swansea City in Saturday's Premier League clash at the bet365 Stadium.
Dec 2, 17:52
Jack Butland in action during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Stoke City on May 6, 2017
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
Referee Martin Atkinson in action during the FA Cup fifth round clash between Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United at Ewood Park on February 19, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Martin Atkinson should not referee this weekend'
Mark Hughes admits to still being "angry" with Martin Atkinson's decision to only show Simon Mignolet a yellow card in Stoke City's defeat to Liverpool.
Dec 1, 17:45
Jurgen Klopp watches the horror unfold during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on October 22, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool got lucky with Simon Mignolet foul'
Boss Jurgen Klopp acknowledges that Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet was "lucky" not to be sent off against Stoke City on Wednesday night.
Dec 1, 13:38
Willian scores past Simon Mignolet during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet: 'Fouling Mame Biram Diouf paid off'
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet insists that he made the right decision to foul Stoke City's Mame Biram Diouf outside of the area in Wednesday's top-flight clash.
Nov 30, 12:32
Willian scores past Simon Mignolet during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Dermot Gallagher: 'Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet deserved red card'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet should have been sent off in Wednesday's clash with Stoke City.
Nov 30, 11:53
Dishevelled Reds boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Simon Mignolet challenge not a red'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that Simon Mignolet did not deserve to be sent off during the Reds' win at Stoke City.
Nov 30, 10:03
A delighted Simon Mignolet after the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Simon Mignolet should have been sent off'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes insists that Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet should have seen red during his side's 3-0 victory at the bet365 Stadium.
Nov 30, 09:44
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Xherdan Shaqiri is happy at Stoke and will not leave in January'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes claims that Xherdan Shaqiri does not want to leave the club, and January offers for the midfielder will be rejected.
Nov 29, 20:21
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Team News: Mohamed Salah, Philippe Coutinho on Liverpool bench
Mohamed Salah and Philippe Coutinho drop to the Liverpool bench ahead of their Premier League game away at Stoke City on Wednesday night.
Nov 29, 19:06
Sadio Mane scores the opener during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Liverpool on November 29, 2017
Live Commentary: Stoke City 0-3 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Liverpool's 3-0 win over Stoke City as Mohamed Salah comes off the bench to score twice at the bet365 Stadium.
Nov 29, 19:00
Jurgen Klopp watches the horror unfold during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on October 22, 2017
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: 'Stoke City is a difficult place to play'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that Stoke City is a "difficult place to go" ahead of the Premier League clash between the sides on Wednesday night.
Nov 28, 16:49
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
Stoke City to ditch Glen Johnson, Charlie Adam in January?
Glen Johnson and Charlie Adam will reportedly be axed by manager Mark Hughes in the January transfer window, as Stoke City attempt to trim their wage bill.
Nov 28, 12:52
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
Peter Crouch signs one-year contract extension at Stoke City
Peter Crouch signs a one-year contract extension at Stoke City, which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2019.
Nov 28, 11:47
Saido Berahino in action for Stoke City during a Premier League clash with Liverpool in 2016-17
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes explains Saido Berahino absence
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes reveals that striker Saido Berahino could return to the squad for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Nov 27, 19:28
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Manager Mark Hughes: 'Stoke City won't focus on Mohamed Salah'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes insists that he will not instruct his side to place extra attention on Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah at the bet365 Stadium.
Nov 27, 18:10
Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Mark Hughes bemoans individual errors
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes rues his side's individual errors following their last-gasp 2-1 defeat at the hands of bottom club Crystal Palace.
Nov 25, 22:19
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
Stoke City 'plot move for Ghana right-back'
Stoke City are reportedly lining up a £2.5m January bid for Augsburg right-back Daniel Opare.
Nov 25, 16:19
Roy Hodgson plays it cool during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Team News: Stoke City unchanged against Crystal Palace
Stoke City field an unchanged lineup for this afternoon's trip to Crystal Palace.
Nov 25, 14:04
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 to be offered new Stoke City deal 'very soon'
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch is expected to be offered a new deal at the club in the very near future.
Nov 24, 12:32
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes: 'Crystal Palace will go on a run'
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes predicts that Crystal Palace will "go on a run" at some stage of the season, despite remaining bottom of the Premier League table.
Nov 24, 10:23
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
Mark Hughes backs Ryan Giggs for Wales job
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes backs former Manchester United teammate Ryan Giggs to take over the Wales national side.
Nov 24, 09:19
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