Pulis arrival sparks emotional victory for Potters

DEFENDER Robert Huth snatched an injury-time winner as Stoke came from behind to beat Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium and get their season off and running.

Club-record signing Kenwyne Jones had earlier marked his home debut with an equaliser to Stewart Downing’s 35th-minute header on an emotional night for the Potters.

Manager Tony Pulis missed the first half after the death of his mother earlier in the day but returned after the interval, while new Villa boss Gerard Houllier was absent due to his commitments with the French Football Federation.