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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Feden-hazard_1.jpg "Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017")
Team News: Eden Hazard still on Chelsea bench
Eden Hazard remains on the bench as Chelsea visit Stoke City.Sep 23, 13:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte cleans his face during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017")
Preview:Stoke City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Stoke City and Chelsea at the bet365 Stadium.Sep 21, 15:29
/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
Mark Hughes disappointed with Stoke City performance
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes admits that his side let their level of performance drop during their 2-1 defeat at high-flying Newcastle United.Sep 16, 18:34
/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: Stoke City were too "loose"
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that he was disappointed with his side's lack of concentration in their 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United.Sep 16, 17:33
/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")
Newcastle United clinch third consecutive win by overcoming Stoke City
Newcastle United clinch a third consecutive win after beating Stoke City 2-1 in Saturday's Premier League encounter at St James' Park.Sep 16, 16:04
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
Mark Hughes: 'We have moved on from handshake snub'
Mark Hughes says that he has moved on from Jose Mourinho's handshake snub, but believes that Manchester United's media department made a big deal of the incident.Sep 15, 20:21
Mark Hughes "really pleased" with Stoke City start
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes pays tribute to his team's solid start to the 2017-18 campaign, which has brought five points from four matches.Sep 15, 10:13
Mark Hughes pays tribute to Mame Biram Diouf
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says that Mame Biram Diouf will continue at wing-back due to the 29-year-old's 'exceptional' form this season.Sep 15, 09:33
Mame Biram Diouf signs new Stoke City deal
Stoke City striker Mame Biram Diouf signs a new three-year deal with the club.Sep 14, 15:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fjack-butland.jpg "Jack Butland reacts to United taking a brief lead during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017")
Mark Hughes: 'Jack Butland ready to replace Joe Hart'
Jack Butland has a "really good case" to become England's number-one keeper heading into the World Cup finals, according to Stoke City manager Mark Hughes.Sep 12, 13:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fjose-mourinho_1.jpg "Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017")
Mark Hughes 'facing ban for shoving Jose Mourinho'
A report claims that Mark Hughes could face a potential stadium ban if found guilty of shoving Jose Mourinho during Stoke City's 2-2 draw with Manchester United.Sep 11, 13:41
Mark Hughes hits back at "lazy" Jose Mourinho jibe
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes suggests that Manchester United went direct more often than his side as he responds to "lazy" claims made by his opposite number.Sep 11, 11:52
Mark Hughes: 'Jose Mourinho rejected handshake'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes reveals that Jose Mourinho refused to shake his hand following the 2-2 draw with Manchester United at the bet365 Stadium.Sep 9, 19:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Feric-maxim-choupo-moting-antonio-valencia.jpg "Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Antonio Valencia in action during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017")
Manchester United surrender 100% start at Stoke City
Manchester United return to the top of the Premier League despite surrendering their 100% start to the season at Stoke City.Sep 9, 18:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fmarcus-rashford-kurt-zouma.jpg "Marcus Rashford and Kurt Zouma in action during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017")
Live Commentary: Stoke City 2-2 Manchester United - as it happened
Relive Manchester United's 2-2 draw at Stoke City with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text coverage.Sep 9, 15:33
/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
Mark Hughes: 'I wanted Bojan Krkic to stay at Stoke City'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes reveals that he wanted to keep Bojan Krkic at the bet365 Stadium, rather than loan the forward to Alaves.Sep 8, 11:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fmark-hughes_1.JPG "Stoke City manager Mark Hughes watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Mark Hughes backs transfer window change
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes backs the Premier League's decision to close the transfer window before the season starts.Sep 8, 09:01
Mark Hughes: 'Manchester United clearly top of the pile'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes backs Manchester United for the Premier League title this season.Sep 8, 08:27
/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
Bojan Krkic joins Alaves on loan from Stoke City
Stoke City midfielder Bojan Krkic joins Alaves on loan for the remainder of the 2017-18 season.Aug 31, 18:31
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F14%2Ffabian-delph_1.jpg "Fabian Delph celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Hull City on April 8, 2017")
Stoke City 'revive Fabian Delph interest'
Stoke City will 'revive their interest' in Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph on transfer deadline day, according to a report.Aug 30, 19:45
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
Stoke City 'agree £15m Kevin Wimmer deal'
Stoke City reportedly agree a £15m deal with Tottenham Hotspur for the signing of Austrian centre-back Kevin Wimmer.Aug 27, 18:39
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes "hopeful" over making new signings
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that he is "hopeful" over making more new signings before the end of the transfer window.Aug 25, 09:57
/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
Mark Hughes hails Stoke City's "huge" victory over Arsenal
Mark Hughes insists that some of the criticism aimed in his and Stoke City's direction has been "unfair", having seen his side respond in style by beating Arsenal.Aug 19, 19:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F34%2Fjese.jpg "Jese celebrates during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Arsenal on August 19, 2017")
Jese Rodriguez nets on debut as Stoke City beat Arsenal
A debut goal from Jese Rodriguez earns Stoke City an impressive 1-0 win over Arsenal in their Premier League fixture at the bet365 Stadium.Aug 19, 18:25
/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
Rafael Benitez looking to get the best out of new Newcastle United signing Joselu
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez admits that he will be using his Spanish to get the best out of new signing Joselu following the frontman's move from Stoke City.Aug 19, 12:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fryan-shawcross.JPG "Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross in action during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Mark Hughes: 'Ryan Shawcross not leaving Stoke City'
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes denies reports that Ryan Shawcross could leave the Britannia Stadium this summer.Aug 18, 14:37
Mark Hughes questions Stoke City's fixture schedule
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes suggests that the Potters always receive tough starts to the Premier League season.Aug 18, 09:46
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes: "Jese Rodriguez is an elite player"
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes that Jese Rodriguez's "high-level" quality will be clear to see "within minutes" of handing him his debut.Aug 17, 22:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Falexandre-lacazette_1.jpg "Alexandre Lacazette celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Leicester City on August 11, 2017")
Preview:Stoke City vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Saturday evening's Premier League meeting between Stoke City and Arsenal at the bet365 Stadium.Aug 17, 14:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fjoe-allen.jpg "Joe Allen in action for Stoke City on August 20, 2016")
Report: Stoke City issue hands-off warning to Swansea City about Joe Allen
Stoke City reportedly tell Swansea City that they will not be considering any more offers for Wales midfielder Joe Allen.Aug 14, 16:17
Guillem Balague: 'Stoke City closing in on Jese Rodriguez loan move'
Respected La Liga journalist Guillem Balague is sure that Stoke City are closing in on a loan move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Jese Rodriguez.Aug 14, 09:15
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
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