Reaction
Mark Hughes hits out at Steve Bruce over Maynor Figueroa challenge
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes criticises Hull City counterpart Steve Bruce for defending Maynor Figueroa after his challenge left Stephen Ireland needing stitches.
Mar 3, 15:47
Hull's Ahmed Elmohamady defends Maynor Figueroa over Stephen Ireland tackle
Ahmed Elmohamady insists that his Hull City teammate Maynor Figueroa had no intentions of hurting Stoke City's Stephen Ireland during last weekend's encounter.
Mar 3, 08:29
Michael Dawson 'massively disappointed' by defeat at Stoke City
Michael Dawson admits that Hull City's 1-0 defeat away to Stoke City was 'massively disappointing' for the team in their bid for Premier League survival.
Mar 2, 12:17
Charlie Adam "frustrated" with lack of playing time
Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam admits that he is "frustrated" by his lack of first-team football this season.
Mar 2, 03:37
Mark Hughes: 'Stephen Ireland will be out for a number of weeks'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes fears that midfielder Stephen Ireland will be out for weeks following a Maynor Figueroa tackle that left the 28-year-old needing stitches.
Mar 1, 13:33
Peter Crouch "pleased" to equal Premier League header record
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch admits that he is "very pleased" to have matched Alan Shearer's record of 46 headed goals in the Premier League.
Mar 1, 10:38
Hughes criticises ref after Stephen Ireland needs stitches for "shocking" tackle
Mark Hughes criticises Premier League referees after Stephen Ireland was injured by a "shocking" tackle, which he says required "12 or 15 stitches".
Feb 28, 17:47
Mark Hughes believes Stoke City were "ambitious" in Hull City victory
Mark Hughes believes that Stoke City were rewarded for their ambition in their 1-0 victory over Hull City.
Feb 28, 17:46
Hull City manager Steve Bruce: 'Peter Crouch's winner for Stoke City was offside'
Hull City manager Steve Bruce says that Peter Crouch's winner for Stoke City was offside.
Feb 28, 17:31
Stoke City's Peter Crouch: 'We're playing some good stuff'
Peter Crouch speaks positively of fellow sub Charlie Adam, who set up his winner against Hull City.
Feb 28, 17:08
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole rates the best and worst players in the Premier League match between Stoke City and Hull City.
Analysis
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League match between Stoke City and Hull City at the Britannia Stadium.
Match Report
Stoke City grab a slender 1-0 victory over Hull City in the Premier League thanks to Peter Crouch's headed effort at the Britannia Stadium.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between Stoke City and Hull City at the Britannia Stadium.
HT Report
Stoke City and Hull City play out a goalless first half of Premier League football at the Britannia Stadium, despite Jonathan Walters going close for the hosts.
Team News
Hull City make three changes for their trip to Stoke City in the Premier League, with Maynor Figueroa, Sone Aluko and Gaston Ramirez coming into the side.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Hull's Premier League trip to Stoke City as the in-form Tigers look to continue their climb away from the relegation zone.
Head to Head
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Form Guide
Build-up
Mark Hughes looking to seize opportunity to secure Premier League status
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes believes that his side can all but secure their Premier League status for next season by taking maximum points from their next two home games.
Feb 28, 05:26
Hull City's Robbie Brady: 'We have to maintain our form'
Hull City midfielder Robbie Brady feels that his side have to maintain their recent form in the Premier League to avoid relegation from the top flight.
Feb 28, 02:40
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| 1 | Liverpool | 23 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 56 | 21 | 35 | 56 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 24 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 49 | 22 | 27 | 50 |
| 3 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 27 | 13 | 47 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 47 | 31 | 16 | 43 |
| 5 | Manchester CityMan City | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 48 | 35 | 13 | 41 |
| 6 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 41 |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 41 | 28 | 13 | 40 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 37 | -3 | 37 |
| 9 | Fulham | 24 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 36 | 32 | 4 | 36 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 35 | 38 | -3 | 34 |
| 11 | Brentford | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 42 | 42 | 0 | 31 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 28 | 30 | -2 | 30 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 34 | -6 | 29 |
| 14 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 48 | 37 | 11 | 27 |
| 15 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29 | 46 | -17 | 27 |
| 16 | Everton | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 28 | -5 | 26 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 34 | 52 | -18 | 19 |
| 18 | Leicester CityLeicester | 24 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 25 | 53 | -28 | 17 |
| 19 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 24 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 49 | -27 | 16 |
| 20 | Southampton | 24 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 54 | -36 | 9 |
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