LIVERPOOL’S bid to sign Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam ended in disappointment last night, with Blackpool — who themselves completed the loan signing of James Beattie from Rangers — holding on to their star man on a busy transfer deadline day.

Tuncay has completed his move from Stoke to Wolfsburg.

Tuncay Sanli has confirmed he is holdings talks with Wolfsburg ahead of a proposed move to the Bundesliga club from Stoke.

Liverpool are expected to be at the centre of activity on the final day of the transfer window – with Reds striker Fernando Torres wanting a move and Charlie Adam in manager Kenny Dalglish’s sights.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis saluted FA Cup hero Thomas Sorensen and now wants to sit down to discuss a new contract with the veteran goalkeeper.

Fulham 2 Stoke 0

Stoke 2 Bolton 0

Stoke 1 Cardiff 1

WITH so many of the big men missing, at a time when energy levels are at their lowest, Alex Ferguson could rely on Javier Hernandez and Nani to do the business for him last night as Manchester United moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League with a scrappy win.

Manchester United 2 Stoke 1

Stoke 1 Manchester City 1

West Brom 0 Stoke 3

Sunderland 2 Stoke 0

Everton 1 Stoke 0

West Ham 3 Stoke 1 (after extra-time)

Dean Whitehead is available for Stoke’s visit to West Ham in the Carling Cup fourth round tomorrow after completing a one-match suspension.

WAYNE ROONEY clearly forgot about Javier Hernandez when he claimed the future wasn’t bright at Manchester United.

ALEX FERGUSON launched a thinly veiled attack on the role of football agents after finally ending his long wait for a Premier League away win this season yesterday.

Stoke City 1 Manchester Utd 2

Stoke striker Tuncay Sanli insists he is happy to fight for his place at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke 2 Shrewsbury 1

Stoke 1 Tottenham 2

Wolves 2 Stoke 1

United States 2 Turkey 1

Fulham 0 Stoke 1

Carlo Ancelotti knows victory over Liverpool will almost certainly leave Chelsea with one hand on the Barclays Premier League trophy after watching his side thrash Stoke 7-0 yesterday.

Stoke 1 Bolton 2

WOLVES boss Mick McCarthy challenged his side to keep their destiny in their own hands after they moved a point nearer to Premier League safety with a goalless draw against Stoke at Molineux yesterday.

FT: Wolves 0 Stoke 0

Stoke 2 Hull 0

Stoke 0 Aston Villa 0

Burnley manager Brian Laws is convinced the club can stay up because of the attacking options at his disposal.

DAVID NUGENT regained his scoring touch for the second match in a row but Burnley had to settle for a point when what they really needed was a victory.

Burnley 1 Stoke 1

RYAN SHAWCROSS and Tuncay struck in extra time as Stoke dramatically emerged victorious from their three-game epic with Manchester City last night.

TUNCAY SANLI’S second-half header denied Wigan a precious victory as Stoke made off with a point at the DW Stadium.

Wigan 1 Stoke 1

Stoke 3 Arsenal 1

Stoke 1 Liverpool 1

Liverpool's £20m man Alberto Aquilani is once again on the bench as Liverpool face a difficult task at the Britannia Stadium this afternoon.

Striker Tuncay Sanli is a major doubt for Stoke ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match against Burnley at Turf Moor.

STOKE almost threw away a 3-0 half-time lead against Fulham last night but eventually clung on to end a run of six Barclays Premier League matches without victory.

Stoke 3 Fulham 2

Roberto Mancini insists Craig Bellamy is his “friend” even though he left the Welsh striker out of his first Manchester City starting line-up this afternoon.