Dominic Solanke is propelling AFC Bournemouth almost single-handedly back towards the Premier League.
Stoke City
Toothless Terriers held by 10-man Stoke City
Huddersfield Town were held to a 1-1 draw at home against 10-man Stoke City after they failed to make the most of their chances.
Junior Stanislas provides the ‘Cherry’ as Bournemouth win at Stoke City to strengthen promotion push
Junior Stanislas fired AFC Bournemouth to a huge victory at Stoke City in their pursuit of an immediate return to the Premier League.
Lee Grant becomes the third player to sign for Manchester United this summer as Sam Johnstone leaves
Manchester United have completed the signing of goalkeeper Lee Grant from relegated Stoke City on a two year deal and becomes the Reds’ third signing of the season after right back Diogo Dalot and midfielder Fred were followed by a new deal for Marouane Fellaini.
David Silva returns from Spain to conjure Man City win at Stoke
STOKE CITY 0, MANCHESTER CITY 2
Manchester City visited Stoke City on a rainy Monday night and veteran midfielder David Silva turned on the magic to score twice and restore City’s 16 point Premier League lead with eight games to go.
Silva had been commuting between Manchester and Valencia, training alone in Spain after being given compassionate leave to visit home regularly in recent months after his son had been born prematurely.
Arguably Stoke’s best chance came from a spectacular possible own goal by Kyle Walker which was tipped away by Ederson – the home side didn’t even muster a shot on target to test the Brazilian all game long.