By Alan Duffy

Fulham 2-1 Stoke City Premier League 11th February 2012

New-boy Pavel Pogrebnyak opened his account for the Cottagers on Saturday against a Stoke City side who are now desperately in need of a win.

Tony Pulis' Technical Area Tony Pulis was so unhappy with Robert Huth's red card against Sunderland that he emailed Match of the Day attaching a photo showing that the big defender's boots didn't make contact with David Meyler. Quite why the Potters boss thought MOTD would be lacking camera angles of the incident is unclear, [.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted as his side's 2-0 win at home to Stoke was complimented by former United midfielder Darren Gibson's maiden goal in Everton's 1-0 win over league leaders Manchester City.

The result brings United level on top with the Citizens, leaving Fergie with no option but to praise the resolve of his injury-plagued side while also joking that the sequence of events surrounding Gibson's recent transfer to Goodison Park was planned out by him.

By Alan Duffy

Manchester United 2-0 Stoke City Premier League 31st January 2011

A penalty kick either side of half-time was enough to give an under-par United side a vital win at Old Trafford on Tuesday night, a victory that sees them go level with title rivals City at the top of the table.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted his regret at selling Ryan Shawcross to Stoke four years ago, conceding that the decision to offload the promising center-half was down to a preference to develop Gerard Pique at Old Trafford.

Pique has since returned to native Barcelona, leaving Fergie frustrated at the manner in which Shawcross had to depart United.

Stoke City defender Robert Huth admits that getting anything out of tomorrow evening's trip to Old Trafford will be difficult but hopes that Manchester United are not at their best.

Huth, who is aware that the Potters have not defeated United in over 30 years, has seen the defending champions bounce back strongly from every setback and is worried that a backlash awaits following this weekend's 2-1 FA Cup defeat at Liverpool.

Deloitte report assessing the financial impact of The FA Cup reveals: £650m earned by clubs in the past 10 years Crawley Town receive £1m pay day from single FA Cup tie

As excitement builds ahead of The FA Cup with Budweiser Fourth Round Proper, the financial impact of the competition has been revealed in a new report by the Sports Business Group at Deloitte.

By Alan Duffy

Stoke City 1-2 West Bromwich Albion Premier League 21st January 2012

West Brom secured a vital three points away at a blustery Britannia against a Stoke side who never really got into their stride.

Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has urged his team-mates to put thoughts of cup showdowns with the two Manchester clubs to the back of their minds ahead of Saturday's trip to Bolton.
The Reds are just 90 minutes away from their first final in six years - and a first visit to Wembley since 1996 - as they hold a 1-0 lead going into Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final second leg at home to Manchester City.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish failed to come up with the winning formula at Anfield as his side were held to a goalless draw against Stoke.
An unfamiliar line-up to combat the visitors' obvious physical strengths initially appeared to cause more problems for the Reds than it did their opponents.

It's a fortress, but there's just too many draws...Liverpool were held to another draw at Anfield yesterday as they struggled to get anything past Tony Pulis's Stoke side. The Potters played in their stereotypical way and whilst they would have been extremely happy with the point Liverpool were left frustrated.

By Alan Duffy

Liverpool 0-0 Stoke City Premier League 14th January 2012

Another Anfield fixture, another draw. Liverpool made it seven draws out of 11 home league games this season after failing to penetrate a hard-working Stoke backline on Saturday.

Premier League Preview: Upset at the Bridge and a third defeat for United? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

With Tottenham tied on points with Manchester United and City hitting a bump in form, the title race is becoming more wide open, and in turn it leaves three teams three of the original Big Four, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea fighting it out for the fourth place.

Gerrard signed a new deal this week...Liverpool face Stoke at Anfield on Saturday in the Premier League. After a winning performance at the Etihad in the League Cup, the Reds are brimming with confidence. Interestingly, the last time visitors Stoke lost in the league was at the Etihad, Pulis's boys are on a bit of a roll.

Liverpool vs Stoke City
14 January 2012
15.00 GMT
Anfield

History:
Total Appearances: 102
Liverpool Wins: 62
Stoke Wins: 27
Draws: 33

Last Premier League Meeting: 10 September 2011 Stoke 1-0 Liverpool

Form:
Liverpool: Liverpool, 20 games into a rollercoaster season, continue to dominate in their cup ties but struggle in the Premier League.

By Alan Duffy

Manchester City - Stoke City Premier League 21st December 2011

Manchester City will be top of the Premier League/First Division at Christmas for the fits time since 1929 after they recorded yet another victory at the Etihad Stadium.

Robert Huth is aware that walking out of Eastlands with a result tomorrow night will be a massive challenge for Stoke City as they visit Premier League leaders Manchester City.

The Potters have won all of their last four league matches while also progressing to the next stage of the Europa League.

By Alan Duffy

Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Stoke City Premier League 17th December 2011

You have to hand it to Tony Pulis, you really do. For all the (often justified) criticism of his team's tactics and style of play, Stoke continue to ground out decent results season after season, never looking like getting themselves embroiled in a relegation dogfight.

Difficult drawing for premiership teams didn't only happened in the Champions League but also in the second rate European competition, Europa League, where all three English representatives are being paired with tough sides.

Manchester United will be facing fellow Champions outcast, Ajax Amsterdam, while Manchester City are set to battle last season's champions Fc Porto and Stoke City got pretty much the toughest one with Valencia at sight.

By Chris Wright

Unbeaten going into the game, ten-man Stoke stumbled to defeat in Turkey in their final Group E game, though it mattered little with them having already booked their place in the knockout phase courtesy of a draw against Dinamo Kiev last time out.

By Alan Duffy

The Daily Mail's photos of Ryan Shotton and his amazing hidden unicolor ball-dryer

According to the Daily Mail, the powers that be are investigating Stoke City after their rather clever/sneaky use of towelling vests worn by their players in the game against Tottenham.

By Chris Wright

You may be aware that, in glorious 20-20 retrospect, Tottenham were fairly hard done to against Stoke yesterday. The Potters ran out as 2-1 winners, but it turns out that Spurs were denied by a couple of goal-line handballs, had a man sent off rather softly and saw an Emmanuel Adebayor goal disallowed for offside despite Marc Wilson playing him on by a couple of feet.

For many a tortured soul, Peter Crouch's exit from Tottenham was as good as a new signing. A two-season career which peaked in Manchester on that famous evening- briefly spiking into the green with a Young Boys beating hat-trick and the heroics in Lombardy- withered somewhat terminally in its final months.

By Alan Duffy

Enoch Balotelli remember the name, Actually, to be honest, it's not an easily forgettable one, is it? Well, the 19-year-old Italian has followed his more famous brother over to England in an attempt to get himself a contract with Stoke City.

Result! This might just be the best news OTP has heard all year. The Premier League is set to double its Balotelli quota after Stoke handed a trial to Mario's brother Enoch. The 19-year-old played in the Potters' reserve match at Burton Albion this week after spending three weeks training with the club.

Liverpool U18s warmed up for the FA Youth Cup with a frustrating 0-0 draw with Stoke City at the Academy on Saturday afternoon.
Mike Marsh's men had gone into the game on the back of two impressive victories in Manchester but could not kick-start their campaign on home soil as they struggled to break down a stubborn Potters rearguard.

December is always an important month in the Premier League, as the lead up to Christmas hands all teams a frantic and testing fixture build-up, and gives an inclination into how the season will shape up. Spurs have impressed so much that a top four finish is being overlooked in favour of the a potential title contenders tag; a number of difficult games will test Harry Redknapp's men over the next month.

Ladies and Gentl... The sombre atmosphere at Stoke City ahead of a tribute to Gary Speed before their Europa League clash with Dynamo Kiev was briefly lightened by some PA system comedy. The Potters' stadium announcer was eager to introduce the tribute to Speed to the Britannia Stadium faithful. But every time he attempted to [.

By Chris Wright

Pepe Reina is a superstitious man. We know this. We're talking about a man here who has two cheese and ham toasties and glass of wine every night before a game without fail to stave off night terrors about giant red beachballs. A man that always buys petrol six hours before kick-off regardless of whether he needs it or not.

Photo courtesy of Jarred Donalson
Teal Bunbury didn't even make it to England to begin his training stint before transfer rumors started this year. Last year while training with Stoke City, the English press jumped on it and said that Bunbury was trialing with the EPL side and that the Potters were interested in buying the KC forward.

Stoke chairman Coates defends manager Pulis over outburst

Stoke chairman Peter Coates has backed the comments of Tony Pulis which have landed the Potters manager in trouble with the Football Association.

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Stoke's European adventure on brink of knockout rounds - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Stoke City continue to impress in their debut European season, as a 2-1 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel on Thursday night sees Tony Pulis' side on the brink of qualification from Group E of the Europa League.

Stoke's European adventure on brink of knockout rounds - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Stoke City continue to impress in their debut European season, as a 2-1 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel on Thursday night sees Tony Pulis' side on the brink of qualification from Group E of the Europa League.

Weekend Betting Goals at Toon, Manchester City on fire and broken Potters is a post from: Just Football

Newcastle Vs Everton, Saturday 1245 Live on Sky

Both sides have won two of the last six meetings and drawn the other two. They each won at each others place last season and will be well matched.

Goal.com Predicts: Manchester United 3-0 Sunderland, Arsenal 2-0 West Brom, Liverpool 3-1 Swansea

Newcastle are set to remain unbeaten in the Premier League, while Bolton's misery looks likely to continue with a smash and grab win from the Potters

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Jonas Gutierrez is often seen running all over the pitch to leave it all out on the field for Newcastle United but following the Magpies incredible 3-1 win away to Stoke City, the Argentine acknowledged that the club's strike pairing stole the show.

Summer signing Demba Ba struck a brilliant hat-trick to silence the fortress known as Britannia Stadium but Leon Best was equally effective in threatening the Potters' goal.

Liverpool assistant Steve Clarke hails Luis Suarez's 'impossible' shot in win over Stoke City

The Reds' number two hailed the Uruguayan's first strike that helped his side come from behind to defeat the Potters 2-1, insisting that it was a "very special goal"

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Stoke City boss Tony Pulis riled by refereeing decisions in 2-1 defeat to Liverpool

The Potters went out of the League Cup after a Luis Suarez-inspired comeback, but the hosts' manager was annoyed that his team had a goal disallowed and were not given late penalty

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A second-half brace from Luis Suarez sent Liverpool through to the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup with a 2-1 win over Stoke.
Both managers named strong teams, and a crowd of just short of 25,000 at the Britannia Stadium were rewarded with a first half full of chances that ended with Kenwyne Jones heading in the opening goal after Jon Walters had robbed Sebastian Coates.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis bemoaned decisions which went against his side after the Potters lost to Liverpool in the Carling Cup.
Jamie Carragher was booked after a challenge on Matthew Etherington on 21 minutes before Jon Walters had the ball in the net with a header from a Rory Delap throw-in but Ryan Shawcross was adjudged to have impeded Jose Reina and the goal did not count.