It’s essential to see how Tom Cannon continues to develop as a player for Stoke City. The 21-year-old forward has been showcasing an impressive level under the guidance of Narcís Pelach. Although he joined on loan from Leicester City, Cannon has already played significant minutes in every competition Stoke is participating in. In this season’s opening phase, he has accumulated 11 appearances, with 6 goals and one assist in 704 minutes, confirming his potential as a future star.
Stoke City’s hope is that Cannon will maintain this form, providing a crucial scoring presence that was lacking last season. The club is also eager to retain Cannon beyond his loan period and make him a permanent part of their future.
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Tom Cannon’s Performance Against Derby County
The young forward delivered an exceptional performance against Derby County at the Bet365 Stadium, contributing to a vital and hard-earned 2-1 victory for Stoke City in the EFL Championship. Facing a tough opponent, Cannon played the full 90 minutes and proved to be a pivotal attacking threat.
He recorded 32 touches with a 71% passing accuracy, completing 12 of his 17 attempted passes—an impressive stat given his role as a center-forward who often operates in the box but also drops deeper when his team needs support.
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Cannon registered two key shots on target, the most notable being his penalty conversion in the 9th minute, which put Stoke City ahead early in the match. His stats further underline his effectiveness: he won 3 of his 5 ground duels, showcasing his strength and reliability in maintaining possession for his team.
Narcís Pelach kept Cannon on the field for the entire match, opting not to make any offensive substitutions until the final moments. This decision reflects Stoke City’s satisfaction with their attacking setup, which also included Milliona Manhoef and Bae Jun-Ho. Cannon’s form is a promising asset for Stoke City as they look to build on this momentum in the games ahead.