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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")
Peter Crouch: 'Stoke City will benefit from trip to Dubai'
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch says that he and his teammates will benefit from their short break in Dubai ahead of a return to Premier League action.Feb 21, 15:55
Saido Berahino aiming for first Stoke City start after extra training sessions
Saido Berahino is eyeing up his first start for Stoke City after admitting to doing extra training at the club's warm-weather camp in Dubai.Feb 20, 17:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Ftony-pulis.jpg "Tony Pulis barks orders during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Watford on December 3, 2016")
Tony Pulis angry with "disgraceful" Ryan Shawcross leak
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis reacts angrily after details of a voicemail he left for Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross are leaked to the media.Feb 11, 19:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fsam-allardyce_1.jpg "Sam Allardyce pouts his lips on September 10, 2016")
James Tomkins: 'Crystal Palace need to stay positive'
Crystal Palace centre-back James Tomkins calls on his teammates to stay positive despite falling to another Premier League defeat at the hands of Stoke City.Feb 11, 18:31
/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: "It was a hard-fought win"
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes admits that his side were pushed hard in their victory over Crystal Palace.Feb 11, 17:52
Team News: Luka Milivojevic starts, Mamadou Sakho and Jeffrey Schlupp on bench for Palace
Crystal Palace's deadline-day signing Luka Milivojevic is handed a start for this afternoon's trip to Stoke City.Feb 11, 14:10
/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 accuses Tony Pulis of calling Ryan Shawcross "a loser"
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes accuses West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis of phoning Potters captain Ryan Shawcross and calling him "a loser".Feb 11, 10:40
Mark Hughes wary of Crystal Palace reaction
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes warns his side to expect a reaction from Crystal Palace when the two sides meet on Saturday following the Eagles' 4-0 loss to Sunderland.Feb 10, 13:08
Mark Hughes: 'Stoke City trio unlikely to feature against Crystal Palace'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that Geoff Cameron, Glen Johnson and Xherdan Shaqiri are unlikely to feature against Crystal Palace.Feb 10, 11:59
Mark Hughes: 'Saido Berahino not ready to start for Stoke City'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that striker Saido Berahino is unlikely to make his first start for the club in their game with Crystal Palace.Feb 10, 11:23
Mark Hughes bemoans timing of Saido Berahino ban leak
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is disappointed at news of Saido Berahino's two-month ban being made public, criticising the timing of the leak in particular.Feb 5, 09:46
Tony Pulis explains Mark Hughes handshake snub
Tony Pulis responds to Mark Hughes's claims that he "does not like shaking hands" following a feisty match between West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City.Feb 4, 22:08
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
Team News: Saido Berahino on bench against West Bromwich Albion
Saido Berahino starts on the bench as Stoke City travel to face West Bromwich Albion.Feb 4, 14:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fbruno-martins-indi.JPG "Stoke City defender Bruno Martins Indi hugs a teammate during his side's 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016")
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes keen to sign Bruno Martins Indi in summer
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes admits that he would like to sign Porto defender Bruno Martins Indi on a permanent deal during the summer.Feb 4, 12:27
West Brom boss Tony Pulis refuses to confirm Saido Berahino failed drugs test
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis refuses to confirm why Saido Berahino was banned by the FA amid reports that he failed a drugs test.Feb 3, 09:53
Mark Hughes confirms Saido Berahino served FA ban amid reports of drugs breach
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes confirms that Saido Berahino served an eight-week FA ban following reports that he failed a drugs test.Feb 3, 09:12
Team News: Morgan Schneiderlin to make first Everton start at Stoke City
Morgan Schneiderlin is set to make his first start for Everton in Wednesday night's Premier League clash at Stoke City.Feb 1, 19:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fjonathan-walters.JPG "Stoke City forward Jonathan Walters celebrates scoring the opening goal during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Mark Hughes confirms Jonathan Walters surgery
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes reveals that Republic of Ireland international Jonathan Walters is currently recovering from a knee operation.Jan 26, 16:52
Report: Sunderland want Charlie Adam
A report claims that Sunderland join Fenerbahce in the race to sign Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam this month.Jan 26, 16:26
Fenerbahce 'eye Charlie Adam'
A report claims that Fenerbahce want to bring Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam to Turkish football before the end of the month.Jan 25, 13:38
Mark Hughes vows to get Saido Berahino "back on track"
Mark Hughes is confident that the Saido Berahino of old will emerge at Stoke City once he reaches peak fitness, having ended two years of uncertainty over his future.Jan 22, 11:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fmark-hughes.JPG "Stoke City manager Mark Hughes watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the bet365 Stadium on November 19, 2016")
Mark Hughes "disappointed" with Manchester United draw
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that he is "disappointed" at having to settle for a point from his side's encounter with Manchester United.Jan 21, 20:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Team News: Four changes for Manchester United
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho makes four changes for his side's trip to Stoke City.Jan 21, 14:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic.JPG "Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has a shot during his side's Premier League clash with Stoke City at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016")
Live Commentary: Stoke City 1-1 Manchester United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Stoke City's 1-1 draw with Manchester United, which ended with a record-breaking Wayne Rooney free kick.Jan 21, 14:00
Jose Mourinho impressed with Stoke City progression under Mark Hughes
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that he has been impressed with Stoke City's development under Mark Hughes.Jan 21, 10:28
Stoke City agree fee for West Bromwich Albion attacker Saido Berahino?
Stoke City reportedly agree a fee for West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino as their pursuit of the player appears to be heading towards a positive conclusion. Jan 20, 16:24
Preview:Stoke City vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Stoke City and Manchester United at the bet365 Stadium.Jan 20, 12:22
Tony Pulis: 'Saido Berahino bid nowhere near right'
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis says that Stoke City's bid for striker Saido Berahino did not meet the club's valuation.Jan 20, 11:13
Mark Hughes: 'Peter Crouch as adept as ever'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that Peter Crouch is 'as adept as he has ever been' at the age of 35.Jan 20, 10:51
Mark Hughes open to selling Bojan Krkic to Middlesbrough
Mark Hughes admits that he faces an uphill battle to keep hold of Bojan Krkic, who is reportedly close to joining Premier League rivals Middlesbrough.Jan 16, 10:14
Mark Hughes targets top-eight finish for Stoke City following back-to-back wins
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes wants his side to record their highest-ever finish in the Premier League after recovering from their recent sticky spell of form.Jan 14, 20:16
/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")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fdavid-moyes.JPG "Sunderland manager David Moyes takes to the touchline before the English Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016")
Team News: One change for Sunderland against Stoke City
David Moyes makes one change to his Sunderland lineup to face Stoke City this afternoon.Jan 14, 14:09
Tony Pulis 'clueless' about Saido Berahino future
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis admits that he is "in limbo" regarding the future of striker Saido Berahino.Jan 13, 15:24
Mark Hughes "hopeful" of Saido Berahino deal
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes reveals that he is "hopeful" of securing a deal for West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino.Jan 13, 09:55
Bojan Krkic 'nearing Middlesbrough move'
Middlesbrough are reportedly hopeful of landing Stoke City forward Bojan Krkic in an £8m deal.Jan 13, 09:47
Peter Crouch signs new deal at Stoke City
Stoke City announce that striker Peter Crouch has signed a new contract with the club.Jan 9, 17:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fgiannelli-imbula.jpg "Giannelli Imbula in action for Stoke City on September 10, 2016")
Mark Hughes criticises Bojan Krkic, Giannelli Imbula displays
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes explains why he hauled off both Bojan Krkic and Giannelli Imbula midway through the 2-0 defeat to Wolves, admitting that he felt let down.Jan 7, 22:38
Team News: Ibrahim Afellay starts for Stoke City
Ibrahim Afellay comes back into the starting XI for Stoke City's FA Cup encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers.Jan 7, 14:07
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