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Sports Mole's Team of the Week
There were some significant results at both ends of the Premier League table this weekend as Manchester City dropped points at top, while wins for Wigan and Bolton shook up the relegation battle. Here, Sports Mole picks out its Team of the Week.
Mar 25, 22:30
Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini "too hot" to talk to media
Manchester City assistant coach David Platt reveals that manager Roberto Mancini was not prepared to talk to the media in the wake of his side's 1-1 draw with Stoke City because he was "a bit hot".
Mar 24, 22:38
David Platt
David Platt: Draw could be valuable
Manchester City assistant coach David Platt claims that his side's point in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Stoke City could prove valuable at the end of the season.
Mar 24, 20:01
Peter Crouch and Matthew Upson
Peter Crouch hails wonder goal
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch hailed his volley against Manchester City as one of the best goals he has ever scored.
Mar 24, 19:50
Peter Crouch and Matthew Upson
Stoke City 1-1 Manchester City
Yaya Toure's late strike secured a point for Manchester City in a 1-1 draw with Stoke City on Saturday.
Mar 24, 19:27
Joe Hart
Half-Time Report: Stoke City 0-0 Manchester City
The Premier League encounter between Stoke City and Manchester City remains 0-0 at the interval.
Mar 24, 18:20
Peter Crouch
Peter Crouch hopes to halt Manchester City's title challenge
Peter Crouch is hopeful that Stoke City can put a big dent in Manchester City's title bid when the sides meet at the Britannia Stadium this evening.
Mar 24, 00:20
Stewart Downing
Liverpool 2-1 Stoke City
Liverpool book a place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup following a 2-1 victory over Stoke City on Sunday.
Mar 18, 17:53
Steven Gerrard
Half-Time Report: Liverpool 1-1 Stoke City
Liverpool and Stoke City are level at 1-1 at the interval of their FA Cup tie this afternoon.
Mar 18, 16:47
Andy Carroll
Team News: Andy Carroll continues in attack for Liverpool
Andy Carroll will continue to partner Luis Suarez in attack during Liverpool's FA Cup tie against Stoke City this afternoon.
Mar 18, 15:33
Peter Crouch
Dirk Kuyt: Peter Crouch 'a great player'
Dirk Kuyt describes former Liverpool teammate Peter Crouch as 'a great player'.
Mar 18, 07:58
Peter Crouch
Peter Crouch backs Liverpool fans to fix Andy Carroll form
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch backs Liverpool supporters to pull Andy Carroll out of his barren goalscoring spell, just as they did during his time at Anfield.
Mar 18, 04:20
Steven Gerrard
Preview:FA Cup - Liverpool vs. Stoke
Liverpool and Stoke City face off at Anfield on Sunday with both clubs eager to add the FA Cup to their trophy cabinets.
Mar 16, 15:17
Peter Crouch and David Meyler
Tony Pulis backs Peter Crouch for England
Tony Pulis says that Peter Crouch has what it takes to make it back into the England squad.
Mar 16, 07:30
Kenwyne Jones
Anzhi Makhachkala poised to make Kenwyne Jones bid
Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala are preparing a bid for Stoke City striker Kenwyne Jones.
Mar 12, 02:29
Frank Lampard
Preview:Chelsea vs. Stoke City
Chelsea play their first Premier League match under interim boss Roberto Di Matteo when they host Stoke this weekend.
Mar 8, 15:38
Matthew Etherington
Stoke City 1-0 Norwich City
Matthew Etherington scored the winner as Stoke City beat Norwich City 1-0 on Saturday.
Mar 3, 16:50
Peter Crouch
Preview:Stoke City vs. Norwich City
Stoke City host Norwich City at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday as both clubs attempt to add points on the Premier League board.
Mar 1, 15:07
Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers rues poor defending
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers expresses his disappointed with his side's aerial defending after conceding two set-piece goals in the 2-0 defeat to Stoke City.
Feb 27, 03:38
Tony Pulis
Tony Pulis pleased with Stoke City commitment
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is pleased with his side's commitment as they end their recent poor run with a 2-0 home win over Swansea.
Feb 26, 21:29
Peter Crouch and Matthew Upson
In Pictures: Stoke City 2-0 Swansea City
Pictures from Stoke's 2-0 win over Swansea at the Britannia Stadium.
Feb 26, 17:20
Peter Crouch
Stoke City 2-0 Swansea City
England duo Matthew Upson and Peter Crouch score the goals as Stoke City claim a 2-0 win over Swansea City.
Feb 26, 16:56
Michel Vorm
Team News: Michel Vorm out for Swansea City
A virus rules goalkeeper Michel Vorm out of Swansea City's trip to Stoke City this afternoon.
Feb 26, 14:35
Peter Crouch
Preview:Stoke City vs. Swansea City
Tony Pulis is expected to make significant changes to his Stoke City side for the visit of Swansea City on Sunday.
Feb 24, 14:07
Cameron Jerome
Team News: Robert Huth, Cameron Jerome start for Stoke
Tony Pulis names just four substitutes for Stoke City's second leg Europa League clash with Valencia.
Feb 23, 17:15
Unai Emery
Unai Emery: 'Our preparation for Stoke City is the same'
Unai Emery insists that his side's preparation for their Europa League clash has remained the same.
Feb 23, 08:30
Tony Pulis
Stoke City rest nine first-team players
Tony Pulis rests nine first-team players for Stoke's Europa League second leg at Valencia.
Feb 22, 23:50
Rory Delap
Tony Pulis frustrated by inconsistent officials
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis criticises fourth official Lee Probert for his role in the sending off of Rory Delap.
Feb 19, 18:04
Peter Crouch
In Pictures: Crawley Town 0-2 Stoke City
Pictures from Stoke's 2-0 win over Crawley Town at the Broadfield Stadium.
Feb 19, 17:04
Peter Crouch
Crawley Town 0-2 Stoke City
Crawley Town were unable to make the most of their numerical advantage during this afternoon's FA Cup tie with Stoke City at the Broadfield Stadium.
Feb 19, 13:55
Jonathan Walters
Team News: Tony Pulis names attacking Stoke lineup
Jonathan Walters, Peter Crouch and Cameron Jerome all start for Stoke in their FA Cup fifth-round tie at League Two outfit Crawley Town.
Feb 19, 11:31
Peter Crouch
Peter Crouch keen to avoid FA Cup upset
Peter Crouch warns Stoke against a potential upset in the FA Cup.
Feb 19, 06:18
Peter Crouch
Peter Crouch: We can handle Europe's best
Peter Crouch claims that Stoke City can give a good account of themselves in the Europa League.
Feb 16, 08:30
Peter Crouch
Stoke City's Peter Crouch eyes England return
Peter Crouch is hopeful that England's new manager will allow the Stoke City striker to revive his international career.
Feb 15, 15:54
Sunderland and Stoke City players
In Pictures: Stoke City 0-1 Sunderland
Pictures from Sunderland's 1-0 victory over Stoke at the Britannia.
Feb 4, 18:50
Javier Hernandez
Manchester United 2-0 Stoke City
Penalties from Javier Hernandez and Dimitar Berbatov secure all three points for Manchester United over Stoke City.
Jan 31, 21:51
Peter Crouch
No punishment for Peter Crouch
The Football Association confirm that they will take no action against Peter Crouch following an incident with Jonas Olsson.
Jan 24, 18:21
Peter Crouch
Peter Crouch faces 'eye gouge' charge
Peter Crouch faces a three-game ban if the FA decide to charge him over an alleged eye gouging incident.
Jan 24, 08:41
Harry Redknapp
Day one of Harry Redknapp trial ends
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has been at Southwark Crown Court this afternoon to answer charges of tax evasion.
Jan 23, 16:46
Jamie Carragher
Team News: Jamie Carragher back for Liverpool
Jamie Carragher is handed a starting role by Kenny Dalglish for Liverpool's Premier League fixture with Stoke City.
Jan 14, 14:47
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