Vieira: Pulis’s Potters are the new Trotters

PATRICK VIEIRA believes Stoke are the new Bolton. The Manchester City new-boy is in the middle of a trilogy against Tony Pulis’ side.

Vieira: Pulis’s Potters are the new Trotters

Having drawn the FA Cup opener on Saturday, City now head to the Britannia Stadium for tonight’s Premier League encounter knowing they face another stern examination of their physical abilities.

It is a welcome of sorts back to England for Vieira, who for the past four-and-a-half seasons has been used to the more cultured approach in Italy.

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