1. OTP proposes that to avoid the controversy and time delays of getting a couple of penalties every week, Manchester United should start all matches with a two-goal headstart. 2. Feed the Ox and he will score. 3. Aston Villa will be looking at the fixture list this morning and hoping that they having got [.

By Alan Duffy

Stoke City 0-1 Sunderland Premier League 4th February 2012

Martin O'Neill's Black Cats continued their ascent of the table on Saturday against Stoke, although the very harsh sending-off of Robert Huth on half-time was undeniably a game-changing moment.

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, [.

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.

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.

"I think I'm in danger of repeating myself here," said Kenny Dalglish when asked one question too many about his team's failure to break down a stubborn Stoke City side.
Over 44,000 Liverpudlians might have thought something similar after seeing their team's seventh draw in 11 league matches at Anfield this season.

"I think I'm in danger of repeating myself here," said Kenny Dalglish when asked one question too many about his team's failure to break down a stubborn Stoke City side.
Over 44,000 Liverpudlians might have thought something similar after seeing their team's seventh draw in 11 league matches at Anfield this season.

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.

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.

Everton vs Stoke 0-1 Highlights 2011 December Robert Huth Goal Video is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Everton vs Stoke 0-1 Highlights 2011 December Robert Huth Goal Video is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Everton vs Stoke 2011 ( Everton Stoke 2011 video below) Score and result:- Everton vs Stoke 0-1 ( Robert Huth) Goodison Park, L'Pool- 4 December, 2011- Sunday German defender Robert Huth nets a [.

Nothing, absolutely nothing, can take away from the sheer, singular brilliance of Suarez's swirling strike, but I wanted to highlight the contributions of those involved in the build-up, specifically three off-the-ball runs and two cross-field passes. Mostly to ensure they don't get lost in the utter majesty of the finish.

Andre Dos Santos skills

Holy Saint: As per Arsenal, they haven't exactly decided to park the bus come transfer deadline, and have signed not dos but three players.

Park Chu Young: The South Korean captain from relegated Monaco is a makeshift signing for Joel Campbell who was denied a work permit.

The season is here, my friends. Mount up.

Villas-Boas rides into Trentham.

Join us for team news and a good rant starting at 8:30am EDT (1:30pm GMT).

Our next View from the Enemy on our final day is with Jon Owen from Why Delilah who has spoken to us about the highs and lows of last season.

Scott the Red: Were you happy with your team's performance last season?

John Owen: Very. It was disappointing not to finish in the top half, but it was another season of progress for us.

Quick Reminder, Real Life Fortress at home, inept on the road. Slightly fewer wins than losses. Slightly fewer scored than allowed. By far the fewest goals allowed in the bottom half of the table (their 48 were 8 fewer than next closest Bolton). Lots of tall players and lots of bruising defending.

By Chris Wright

Flares? Shamless play-acting? Neo-Nazism? It truly was a European night at the Britannia yesterday evening, with Stoke securing themselves a narrow first-leg lead in their Europa League third-round qualifying tie with Hajduk Split courtesy of a Jonathan Walters header.

By Chris Wright

Flares? Shamless play-acting? Neo-Nazism? It truly was a European night at the Britannia yesterday evening, with Stoke securing themselves a narrow first-leg lead in their Europa League third-round qualifying tie with Hajduk Split courtesy of a Jonathan Walters header.

In honour of Newcastle's new signing Yohan Cabaye being refused access to the USA over an alleged unpaid dentist's bill, OTP proudly presents the Dentist XI. 1. Ben Flosster A key figure between the sticks. 2. Robert Huth Say it quickly! 3. Enamel Eboue Good protection at the back. 4. Paul Bracewell The perfect holding [.

Although Stoke are not the prettiest team to watch, and are not exactly everyone's cup of tea when it comes to the manner in which they conduct themselves on the pitch (with Robert Huth not doing them any favours with his elbow early on in the game at the weekend), they certainly had earned the right to get to the final of the FA Cup.

The Game "It is more rugby on the goalkeepers than football. When you see the way Shawcross kicked Heurelho Gomes, how Robert Huth pushed Gomes in the goal, you cannot say that is football anymore" ...

He originates from East Berlin, but this wall still stands. Robert Huth is the player to pay attention to tonight. Not only for the forward going players of Wolves, but especially the defenders. Huth has scored six goals in the Premiere League for Stoke City this season and three goals in the FA-Cup.

He originates from East Berlin, but this wall still stands. Robert Huth is the player to pay attention to tonight. Not only for the forward going players of Wolves, but especially the defenders. Huth has scored six goals in the Premiere League for Stoke City this season and three goals in the FA-Cup.

Stoke City booked its place in the FA Cup final after thrashing Bolton Wanderers 5-0 today at Wembley today. The final will be the first in the Northwest club's 148-year history as they are set to clash with Manchester City after Yaya Toure's goal gave the Blues a win over cross-town rivals Manchester United.

Everybody knows where Stoke are going to be dangerous tomorrow and Spurs' defence will have many players to keep an eye out for. It's not just Rory Delap's long throws that cause problems and in Matthew Etherington and Jermaine Pennant, the Potters have two players capable in sending over deadly accurate set pieces.

Micah Richards' header sent Manchester City into an FA Cup semi-final blockbuster with Manchester United next month as they eded out Championship side Reading.

It will be the Blues' first appearance at that stage of the competition for 30 years and they will hope to avoid the nerves that affected them against the Royals.

Micah Richards' header sent Manchester City into an FA Cup semi-final blockbuster with Manchester United next month as they eded out Championship side Reading.

It will be the Blues' first appearance at that stage of the competition for 30 years and they will hope to avoid the nerves that affected them against the Royals.

I'm currently watching the Stoke vs West Ham FA Cup quarter final on TV, and would you believe Robert Huth has just headed home directly from a Rory Delap throw-in. Sol Campbell - in action against Chelsea We have to hope Newcastle will defend those set pieces a lot better than West Ham did in [...]

Funny old game football. A week ago we were facing sublime skill, at the weekend passion and unlikely hope, and tonight aggression and anti-football. It is a testament to the Beautiful game that all types of football can be encompassed inside 7 days.

We know what to expect from this Stoke team under the tutelage of Mr Pulis, it will be park the bus, long throw ins and long, long balls to test the aerial expertise of our defence.

1. He may have been misfiring of late and he may not be in the best of form, but what a strike with which to answer your critics. There's no doubting it: David Silva's arse is back to his best. 2. Oh, Wayne Rooney's overhead kick wasn't too shabby either. 3. Harry Redknapp might take [...]

Jack Wilshere played really well last night. He did this because he is an excellent player – my friend says better than Fabregas maybe not yet, but there is no reason for him not to be one day. His composure in unerring, but last night's defensive role cannot be a regular task given to him.

Jack Wilshere played really well last night. He did this because he is an excellent player – my friend says better than Fabregas maybe not yet, but there is no reason for him not to be one day. His composure in unerring, but last night's defensive role cannot be a regular task given to him.

Stoke defender Robert Huth grabbed a late winner to beat Sunderland this afternoon in a five goal thriller.

Sunderland raced into a 1-0 lead after just two minutes through Kieran Richardson, before Stoke striker John Carew grabbed the equaliser just before half-time.

Three minutes into the second-half Sunderland regained the lead through Asamoah Gyan, however Robert Huth scored a late brace to grab all three points for the home team, his first seven minutes from time and the winner three minutes into injury-time.

Stoke City vs Sunderland February 5, 2011- Britannia Stadium- Premiership Final score:- Stoke vs Sunderland 3-2 ( John Carew, Robert Huth*2/ Kieran Richardson, Asamoah Gyan) Robert Huth's late brace earns Stoke City a 3-2 comeback win ( including an injury time goal) over Sunderland AFC at the Stadium of Light.

Luis Suarez scored on his debut as Liverpool concluded a turbulent few days with a valuable victory over Stoke.
The Uruguayan slotted home the Reds' second goal of the game in front of the Kop to ensure Fernando Torres' £50million move to Chelsea was no longer the major talking point.
And if questions were being asked about how the Reds would cope in their former striker's absence then efforts by Suarez and Portugal midfielder Raul Meireles - with his third goal in four matches - provided a swift answer.

By Ollie Irish

Everton 1-1 Chelsea: Everton striker Louis Saha has a shot on goal blocked by Chelsea midfielder Ramires.

Arsenal 2-1 Huddersfield: Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring the winner from the penalty spot late in the game.

Wolves 0-1 Stoke: Stoke City defender Robert Huth battles with Wolves' Steven Fletcher.

photo by John Dorton/ISIphotos.com

By FRANCO PANIZO

World Cup qualifying for the U-20 World Cup is fast approaching, and one American who is currently helping his cause to make the United States' roster is Bobby Wood.

Having recently been promoted to TSV 1860 Munich's first team, Wood made his professional debut against MSV Duisburg on Saturday.

Newly installed caretaker manager Kenny Dalglish and Director of Football Damien Comolli have reportedly been busy drawing up plans for the January transfer window and are keen on making moves for Benfica full back Fabio Coentrao, Stoke City centre back Ryan Shawcross and Utrecht striker Ricky Van Wolfswinkel.

Stoke defender Robert Huth insists he has not received any contact from Liverpool regarding a possible move to Anfield in the transfer window.
Skysports.com reported earlier on Thursday that the misfiring Reds have made a 'firm enquiry' about the German centre-back.
Under-pressure Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson and director of football strategy Damien Comolli have repeatedly been linked with a move for Huth in a bid to strengthen their defence.

MANCHESTER, England — Javier Hernandez and Nani scored either side of Dean Whitehead's effort as Manchester United moved three points clear at the top of the English Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Stoke at Old Trafford here on Tuesday. A much-changed United made hard work of defeating a team they had beaten in [.