Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has denied rumours of a spat between himself and Jermaine Pennant.

The winger has been out of favour at the Britannia Stadium in recent months, leading to suggestions that the pair have fallen out.

"Anything I do with players, it is between me and the players, but there are no problems," said Pulis.

"There will be people who want to make an issue of it because it is Jermaine.

"If so, fine, but there isn't an issue with me and he has not been in to see me. He has got on with it and trained well, so it's fine - not a problem."

The Potters host Norwich City in the Premier League on Saturday.

Written by
Jack Prescott