Bolton 1 Aston Villa 2

Tuncay Sanli was rewarded for his goal in reserves in midweek with a place in the starting-line up as Bolton boss Owen Coyle made two changes to the side hammered by Manchester United.

Bolton manager Owen Coyle is likely to freshen up his side for tomorrow’s visit of Norwich after last weekend’s 5-0 defeat to Manchester United.

Bolton 2 Macclesfield 1

Bolton expect to have new signing Tuncay Sanli available for Sunday’s visit of Manchester City.

Bolton have confirmed the signing of Turkey international and former Stoke forward Tuncay Sanli from German side Wolfsburg on a season-long loan, subject to him receiving a work permit.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has confirmed talks are ongoing aimed at bringing Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips to the Reebok Stadium.

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

John Carew made his full debut for Stoke in the FA Cup fourth-round derby clash at Wolves.

Stoke striker Eidur Gudjohnsen is doubtful for the Barclays Premier League home match against his former club Bolton tomorrow because of a neck injury.

Stoke City have no new injury worries ahead of their FA Cup third round match against Cardiff.

Stoke 0 Fulham 2

Stoke midfielder Matthew Etherington spoiled Roberto Mancini’s birthday celebrations with a stoppage-time equaliser against Manchester City at the Britannia Stadium.

West Brom 0 Stoke 3

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton turned to his big guns once again as nine of the men who fashioned a midweek Carling Cup victory over Chelsea made way for the game with Stoke.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis admits his players have given him a number of selection posers ahead of tomorrow’s match at Newcastle.

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

Stoke 1 Tottenham 2

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has criticised the “one or two precious people” within his squad who have been a disruptive influence in the last few months.

BOLTON boss Owen Coyle saluted Matthew Taylor’s return to form after two late goals from the midfielder sank Stoke and provided Wanderers with a giant leap towards survival.

Stoke 1 Bolton 2

George Boateng has been given a 45% chance of playing in Hull’s Barclays Premier League relegation battle with Burnley tomorrow.

Hull have received some good news after midfielder George Boateng was released from hospital following a sickening head injury at Stoke yesterday.

FT: Chelsea 2 Stoke 0

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has a few late decisions to make regarding the fitness of a number of players ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup tie at Manchester City.

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

Stoke striker Ricardo Fuller, who was arrested at the weekend, was named as a substitute for the Barclays Premier League match at Wigan tonight.

Stoke 3 Blackburn 0

Stoke striker Tuncay Sanli is again doubtful ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium.

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

Stoke 3 Fulham 2

Stoke 3 York 1

THOMAS SORENSEN faced two significant shots in the final 20 minutes of this hugely entertaining Battle of Britannia – one sublime, one abject.

Arsenal 2 Stoke 0

Hull City 2 Stoke City 1

Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan is the only doubt for manager Tony Pulis as he prepares for the Barclays Premier League visit of West Ham.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis fielded a completely different team to the one that drew with Bolton for his side’s Carling Cup third-round match against Blackpool.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis will also assess the fitness of Republic of Ireland duo Glenn Whelan and Liam Lawrence before his side's Premier League clash against Chelsea tomorrow.

Stoke have completed the signing of Robert Huth from Middlesbrough this evening.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed that both defender Robert Huth and striker Tuncay Sanli are in talks with Stoke.

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish admits takeover regulations could block his chances of spending the £5m offered by prospective owner Carson Yeung on new signings.

Middlesbrough defender Robert Huth is undergoing a medical with Stoke, it is understood.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has warned potential buyers it will take an “exceptional” bid to persuade him to part with central defender Robert Huth.

MIDDLESBROUGH’s bid to make an instant return to the Premier League got off to an inauspicious start as they were held to a goalless draw by Sheffield United in the opening game of the new season.