MAN UNITED 1, STOKE CITY 1 Manchester United endured a hugely frustrating afternoon as they were held at home by bottom-club Stoke City. Apart from a failure to convert more of the chances they created – they had 24 goal attempts – there was little wrong with the performance. United played some delightful football and […]
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Manchester United become the great entertainers following a stylish display in a home win against Stoke City
MAN UNITED 3, STOKE CITY 0 It was like Manchester United in the glory days of yesteryear – scoring goals and creating chances – as they beat Stoke City comprehensively at Old Trafford. The Reds have certainly banished their boring label under Louis van Gaal in their last two matches which have been a breath […]
Manchester City rediscover goal touch in landslide win at Stoke City
STOKE CITY 1, MAN CITY 4 Manchester City’s joy at banishing their Stoke City hoodoo was tempered by Chelsea’s late winner against Everton. Just when City, emphatic victors at the Britannia Stadium, looked set to cut Chelsea’s lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League to five points, came news of Willian’s late winner […]
Shock home defeat for Manchester City as Mark Hughes makes a triumphant return with Stoke City
MANCHESTER CITY 0, STOKE CITY 1 Former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes made a triumphant return to the Etihad Stadium as Stoke City snatched a shock 1-0 victory. It was certainly a coupon buster and appeared a home banker bearing in mind City had lost only once in their previous 70 home Premier League games. […]
Potteries woe for United as top-four hopes recede
STOKE CITY 2, MAN UNITED 1 Manchester United’s hopes of a top-four finish receded even further following their eighth Barclays Premier League defeat of the season at Stoke City. Two goals from Charlie Adam inflicted further misery on the Reds as Stoke registered a first league win against them in almost 30 years. And […]