Person: Erik Pieters

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Burnley make Erik Pieters their first summer signing

Burnley have made their first summer signing with Stoke defender Erik Pieters joining on a two-year deal.

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West Ham's Manuel Lanzini charged for diving to win penalty

West Ham's Manuel Lanzini has been charged for diving to win a penalty against Stoke on Saturday, the Football Association has announced.

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Mark Hughes understands Stoke fans' frustration

Mark Hughes admitted some Stoke fans' unrest at their latest defeat was "understandable" as the pressure mounted on him following a 3-0 loss to West Ham.

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Peter Crouch pounces on defensive error to steal draw for Stoke at West Brom

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Jurgen Klopp relieved after Liverpool get out of jail

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Man City fail to break Stoke’s resolve in goalless draw

Irresistible Liverpool show fighting spirit as Stoke get ripped apart

Liverpool 4 Stoke City 1: Whatever questions asked of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool team this season, they have come up with the answers.

Wed, 28 Dec, 2016

Time running out for Shay Given to prove his fitness ahead of Euro 2016

Shay Given’s hopes of proving his fitness to Martin O’Neill ahead of Euro 2016 are in the balance after Stoke boss Mark Hughes again came out in support of goalkeeper Jakob Haugaard.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2016

Southampton v Watford - Barclays Premier League - St Mary's

Southampton appeal Sadio Mane’s red card at Stoke

Southampton’s appeal against Sadio Mane’s red card will be heard by the Football Association this afternoon.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

Top half could be the cherry on cake for Bournemouth

Bournemouth won’t rest on their laurels despite virtually ensuring Premier League survival with Saturday’s 3-2 victory over Swansea, insists match-winner Steve Cook.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Pelle brace earns the points for Southampton at Stoke

Graziano Pelle ended a four-month wait for a goal with a first-half brace as Southampton defeated Stoke to go up to seventh in the Barclays Premier League table.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Roberto Martinez: Aaron Lennon can be a hit at Euro 2016

Stoke 0 Everton 3: Everton boss Roberto Martinez has no doubt England could still benefit from the services of Aaron Lennon.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Liverpool v Stoke City - Capital One Cup - Semi Final - Second Leg - Anfield

Liverpool inflict penalty punishment on Stoke

Liverpool 0 Stoke City 1 (1-1 on aggregate, Liverpool win 6-5 on penalties): Midfielder Joe Allen was the penalty shoot-out hero as his spot-kick sent Liverpool to Wembley after a tense Capital One Cup semi-final second leg at Anfield.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2016

Stoke City v Arsenal - Barclays Premier League - Britannia Stadium

Arsene Wenger slams Aaron Ramsey chants

Stoke 0 Arsenal 0: Arsene Wenger claimed Stoke fans would “not be proud” of themselves after targeting Aaron Ramsey with unsavoury chants about his broken leg during Arsenal’s goalless draw at Stoke.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Everton v Stoke City - Barclays Premier League - Goodison Park

Xherdan Shaqiri delivers in style as Stoke edge Everton in thriller

Xherdan Shaqiri delivered one of the goals of the season and Romelu Lukaku continued his remarkable scoring record at Goodison Park but ultimately a controversial penalty in injury time was the deciding factor as Stoke finally triumphed in a seven-goal epic.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2015

Stoke seal deal for Dutch star Ibrahim Afellay

Stoke have announced the signing of former Barcelona winger Ibrahim Afellay.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2015

Stuttering Man City form ‘frustrating’ Manuel Pellegrini

Premier League

Wed, 11 Feb, 2015

Team news from the Premier League

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 22 in the Premier League.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2015

Arsenal grateful for home comforts

Arsenal 3 Stoke 0: What a difference a ground makes.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2015

Sanchez stars for Arsenal

Arsenal 3 Stoke 0

Sun, 11 Jan, 2015

Chelsea pass character test

Premier League

Tue, 23 Dec, 2014

Chelsea secure win at Stoke City

Stoke 0 Chelsea 2

Mon, 22 Dec, 2014

Team news from the Premier League

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 12 in the Premier League - more to follow as it comes in.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2014

Villains eye bright new era

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Mon, 18 Aug, 2014

Weimann strike makes all the difference

Andreas Weimann’s second-half strike proved the difference as Aston Villa won 1-0 at Stoke on the opening day of the Barclays Premier League season.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2014

Rose a thorn in Stoke's side as Spurs break away duck

Stoke 0 Tottenham 1

Sat, 26 Apr, 2014

Chelsea go top as Mourinho tries some fresh faces

Chelsea recovered from their recent malaise to return to the top of the Barclays Premier League with a routine 3-0 victory over Stoke.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2014

Woeful Villa hand Stoke a rare away win

Aston Villa 1 Stoke 4

Sun, 23 Mar, 2014

City break down stubborn Stoke to remain in the hunt

Man City 1 Stoke 0

Sat, 22 Feb, 2014

Puncheon strike from the spot to seal points

Crystal Palace 1 Stoke 0

Sat, 18 Jan, 2014

Baines spot-on but Martinez rues dropped points

Stoke City 1 Everton 1

Thu, 02 Jan, 2014

Unlucky Everton secure stoppage time reprieve

Stoke 1 Everton 1

Wed, 01 Jan, 2014

Spurs back on track as Sherwood finds winning formula

Tottenham 3 Stoke City 0

Mon, 30 Dec, 2013

Sherwood has first taste of victory

Tottenham 3 Stoke 0

Sun, 29 Dec, 2013

Stoke climb into top half with victory over Villa

Stoke 2 Aston Villa 1

Sat, 21 Dec, 2013

Stoke goalkeeper scores as Rodriguez does damage control

Stoke 1 Southampton 1

Sat, 02 Nov, 2013

Hernandez saves Moyes’ blushes

Manchester Unites 3 Stoke City 2

Sat, 26 Oct, 2013

Jol enjoying breathing space after ’unbelievably important’ Fulham win

Fulham 1 Stoke City 0

Mon, 07 Oct, 2013

Ireland heads to Stoke

Stoke have confirmed the signing of Stephen Ireland on a season-long loan from Aston Villa.

Mon, 02 Sep, 2013

Stoke confirm loan signing of Reds winger

Stoke have confirmed the signing of Liverpool winger Oussama Assaidi on a season-long loan.

Tue, 27 Aug, 2013

Mignolet the penalty hero for Reds who win after Sturridge strike

Liverpool 1 Stoke 0

Sat, 17 Aug, 2013

Sturridge and Aspas start up front for Reds

Striker Daniel Sturridge was pass fit to start Liverpool’s Barclays Premier League season-opener at home to Stoke after recovering from an ankle injury.

Sat, 17 Aug, 2013

Carragher believes Suarez will stay

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher does not believe it is a foregone conclusion striker Luis Suarez will leave this summer.

Sat, 29 Jun, 2013

Dutch players' chief condemns clubs dumping stars

The head of one of Holland’s leading players’ unions says the growing trend of players being relegated to the reserves amid stalled contract negotiations is a “sickening state of affairs”.

Thu, 23 May, 2013

Best plugs gap as hunt for striker continues

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND striker Leon Best struck twice to fire Newcastle into the Premier League’s top six but Magpies boss Alan Pardew is desperate to add to his squad before the transfer window closes.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2011

Pardew's Barton warning for Black Cats

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has warned derby rivals Sunderland not to be taken in by the furore surrounding controversial midfielder Joey Barton.

Thu, 18 Aug, 2011

Barton in Crimewatch drama

Joey Barton’s eventful weekend did not end with a slap from Arsenal debutant Gervinho.

Sun, 14 Aug, 2011

Dutch romp to win over Hungary

Hungary 0 Holland 4

Fri, 25 Mar, 2011

Exit stage left for Rangers

Rangers 0 PSV Eindhoven 1 (PSV win 1-0 on aggregate)

Thu, 17 Mar, 2011

Dutch draw in Donetsk

Ukraine 1 Holland 1

Wed, 11 Aug, 2010

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