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Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny applauds at the end of their win over Spurs on November 18, 2012
Wojciech Szczesny happy with defensive improvement
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny admits that he was delighted to claim his first clean sheet since December in Saturday's 1-0 win against Stoke City.
Feb 5, 05:33
New Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal in action on his debut against Stoke on February 2, 2013
Thomas Vermaelen impressed by Nacho Monreal debut
Arsenal skipper Thomas Vermaelen believes Nacho Monreal showed that he is a quality player in his debut against Stoke City last weekend.
Feb 5, 04:59
Michael Owen, Ashley Cole
Michael Owen escapes FA action
The Football Association will not look into Michael Owen's reaction to a challenge by Mikel Arteta after the match official confirms that he saw the incident.
Feb 4, 13:38
New Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal in action on his debut against Stoke on February 2, 2013
Nacho Monreal debut pleases Arsene Wenger
Nacho Monreal receives praise from Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger for his debut performance against Stoke City.
Feb 3, 14:16
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis during the match against Newcastle on November 28, 2012
Tony Pulis: 'FA could charge Michael Owen'
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis says that the FA could charge Michael Owen for his reaction to a challenge from Mikel Arteta in their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal
Feb 2, 22:07
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger on the touchline at Stamford Bridge on January 20, 2013
Arsene Wenger wanted Ryan Shawcross red
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claims that Stoke City skipper Ryan Shawcross should have been sent off for a foul on Laurent Koscielny.
Feb 2, 20:35
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger on the touchline at Stamford Bridge on January 20, 2013
Arsene Wenger: 'We can't afford to drop points'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is happy with his side's 1-0 win over Stoke this afternoon and challenges his players to keep up their form.
Feb 2, 19:40
Stoke boss Tony Pulis on the touchline against Everton on December 15, 2012
Tony Pulis angry with Arsenal players
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis criticises Arsenal's players following his side's 1-0 defeat in the Premier League on Saturday.
Feb 2, 19:21

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole dissects Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Stoke City.

Match Report

Arsenal edge a 1-0 win over Stoke City due to Lukas Podolski's deflected free kick.

Live Commentary

Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of Arsenal vs. Stoke City.

HT Report

Stoke hold Arsenal 0-0 at the halfway stage of their Premier League encounter this afternoon.

Team News

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hands a debut to deadline-day signing Nacho Monreal while dropping Santi Cazorla, Lukas Podolski and Aaron Ramsey to the bench for their match against Stoke, who make two changes of their own.

Preview

Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Stoke City.

Head to Head
Aug 26, 2012 1.30pm
Apr 28, 2012 3pm
Stoke
1-1
Arsenal
Crouch (9')
Whitehead (3')
Van Persie (15')
Benayoun (63'), Song Billong (67')
Oct 23, 2011 1.30pm
Arsenal
3-1
Stoke
Gervinho (27'), Van Persie (73', 82')
Crouch (34')
Whitehead (31'), Wilkinson (55')
May 8, 2011 3pm
Stoke
3-1
Arsenal
Pennant (40'), Jones (28'), Walters (82')
Pennant (71')
Van Persie (81')
Wilshere (71')
Feb 23, 2011 3pm
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool65011221015
2Manchester CityMan City6420146814
3Arsenal6420125714
4Chelsea6411157813
5Aston Villa6411129313
6Fulham632185311
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle632187111
8Tottenham HotspurSpurs6312125710
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton623110829
10Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest62316519
11Bournemouth622289-18
12Brentford6213810-27
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd621358-37
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham6123610-45
15Ipswich TownIpswich6042510-54
16Everton6114715-84
17Leicester CityLeicester6033812-43
18Crystal Palace603359-43
19Southampton6015312-91
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves6015616-101


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