another week another late review. a look at the hull game. a much needed win to make sure we don't finish the season on a low
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a review of the feisty game against Chelsea at the Bet365 Areana
Stoke City's resounding first-half display against basement-dwellers Sunderland was enough to see the Potters return to Staffordshire with three points.
Just before we all downed tools for a mulled wine or two, we had a chat about which areas Stoke City need to improve and who they should buy in January.
Joe Allen visits his ex, Marco Arnautovic is still on the Stoke City naughty step and maybe, just maybe, a return beckons for Ibrahim Afellay.
If you were expecting anything less than defeat on Saturday, then you may just be one of the most optimistic of Stoke City fans.
With Jack Butland looking set to return, is it fair to put him straight in the team? Has Mark Hughes got a major dilemma on his hands at Stoke City?
The 'Price of Football' survey result: A season ticket at the Alliance Arena costs an empty milk bottle and a yoghurt pot, but where do Stoke City fit in?
Stoke City and Lee Grant can give themselves a big pat on the back as they come from behind to take a well-deserved point home from Old Trafford.
With FIFA 17 now out and flying off the shelves, fans up and down the country will be casting a scrutinising eye over what EA have given their players.
The match result strongly suggests that Stoke City never turned up, but there were glimmers of hope throughout the match for the Potters.