Queens Park Rangers has said an internal investigation is underway into alleged abuse toward Ireland and Stoke winger James McClean.

England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died at the age of 81, his former club Stoke have announced.

Here's how tonight's FA Cup third round replays went.

Stoke manager Gary Rowett has been sacked after just eight months in charge, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.

Stoke City have confirmed the signing of James McClean from West Brom.

Ryan Shawcross admitted Stoke have been "sleepwalking" towards relegation after a draw with Burnley failed to give them the lift they need.

West Ham 1 Stoke 1: It finished honours-even in the relegation scrap at the London Stadium.

Harry Kane has been handed a boost in his bid for a third successive Premier League Golden Boot after being awarded Tottenham's second goal at Stoke.

Arsenal scored three times in the last 15 minutes to condemn Premier League strugglers Stoke to a heavy defeat, despite a fairly positive showing from the Potters in north London.

David Silva struck twice as Manchester City took another stride towards their seemingly inevitable coronation as Premier League champions with a 2-0 victory at Stoke.

Stoke remain in the relegation places after an error from goalkeeper Jack Butland meant they had to settle for a point from a 1-1 draw with Leicester.

England goalkeeper Jack Butland has denied he has asked to leave Premier League strugglers Stoke.

Substitutes Josh King and Lys Mousset struck second-half goals as in-form Bournemouth came from behind to inflict a first defeat on new Stoke boss Paul Lambert.

Stoke have announced the signing of Greece left-back Kostas Stafylidis on loan from FC Augsburg for the rest of the season.

Pundits, journalists, supporters, and former players and managers: Plenty of people have had plenty to say about Martin O’Neill over the last few days, very little of it favourable.

Man Utd 3 ... Stoke 0: Martin O’Neill may well be reflecting today that he has dodged a bullet by turning down Stoke City after the side he would have taken to Old Trafford last night were beaten 3-0 by a Paul Pogba-inspired Manchester United to leave them in serious relegation trouble.

Martin O’Neill is staying on as Republic of Ireland manager after turning down the chance to manage Stoke City.

Martin O’Neill has rejected the chance to become Stoke’s new manager.

Both O’Neill and the FAI have so far refused to comment on the increasing speculation in the last few days.

Martin O’Neill would receive a warm welcome from Stoke City fans if he was appointed at the bet365 Stadium, according to the editor of the club’s longest-running fanzine, despite latest reports that he may be only a back-up option to former Watford coach Quique Sanchez Flores.

The pressure on Stoke boss Mark Hughes increased as Ayoze Perez’s second-half strike secured Newcastle a 1-0 New Year’s Day victory at the bet365 Stadium.

Darren Fletcher volleyed his first goal for Stoke to take the wind out of Watford's sails.

Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross has delivered an endorsement of Mark Hughes after Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth left the Potters in the relegation zone.

Gabriel Jesus joined the chorus of approval for Kevin De Bruyne after Manchester City swept Stoke aside with ease on Saturday.

Manchester United return to the Champions League fray tomorrow with their aura of invincibility ever so slightly dented.

Maxim Choupo-Moting’s brace ended Manchester United’s winning start to the Premier League as Stoke emerged with a creditable draw against Jose Mourinho’s men.

"He has been in huge demand this summer having shown his qualities in the Premier League."

Jesé Rodríguez struck a superb debut winner as Stoke held on for a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the Premier League.

The former Real Madrid player cost PSG almost £22million last summer.

Wayne Rooney's first goal back in blue inspired boyhood club Everton to a 1-0 opening-weekend victory against Stoke.

Chelsea have tied the France international to a new six-year contract.

The signing of fellow 33-year-old Darren Fletcher from West Brom has once again put Whelan’s position in doubt.

Stoke manager Mark Hughes’ position is not under threat despite another disappointing end to the season, but veteran midfielder Glenn Whelan’s nine-year stay may be coming to an end.

Whelan's nine-year stay may be coming to an end.

Southampton suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Stoke in what may prove Claude Puel's final game as manager.

Chris Hatherall ranks the clubs ahead of the final day of the Premier League season.

Tottenham closed the gap on Premier League pacesetters Chelsea to four points with a 4-0 defeat of Watford at White Hart Lane.

If ever a performance encapsulated champions it was this one. Gritty, dogged, clinical - Chelsea are cantering towards the Premier League title at a similar pace to one of Antonio Conte’s frenetic touchline bursts.

Man City 0 - Stoke 0: Stoke frustrated Manchester City as they held out for a goalless draw in their rearranged Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City ... 0, Stoke ... 0: Stoke frustrated Manchester City as they held out for a goalless draw in their rearranged Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Stoke 1 Everton 1

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