Stoke City boss Tony Pulis was pleased with his side after their 1-1 draw with Arsenal at the Britannia Stadium.

Peter Crouch had given the Potters an early lead before Robin van Persie levelled things up just minutes later.

"I'm pleased with the point, I thought it was a good start, Crouchy's goal is a very good, well worked goal," Pulis told reporters.

"After that I thought Arsenal were smashing, and they played as well as they've played at times at the Britannia.

"The second half was a lot better for us, we restricted them, and at the end we could've nicked another goal."

The point has kept Stoke 14th in the Premier League table.

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Jack Prescott