Stoke vs Manchester United Preview: Head To Head, Match Facts & Statistics

Stoke City have won just one of their 14 Barclays Premier League matches against Manchester United (W1 D2 L11), but have lost just one of the last four at home (W1 D2 L1).

The Potters have never kept a clean sheet against Man Utd in the Premier League.Stoke have won three and lost three of their seven Premier League games on Boxing Day.

Manchester United have won 18 of their last 19 fixtures played on Boxing Day (W18 L1). Wayne Rooney has scored on Boxing Day in the last two years (two goals v Newcastle in 2014, one goal v Hull in 2013).

Arsenal 2-0 Stoke: Walcott, Girould Guns Visitors Down At Emirates

After critics have had  doubts in Arsenal's attack, Wengers men seems to be responding when it matters most with Walcott and Giroud responding with goals to anyone doubting there abilities.

Both Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud answered their critics with well-taken goals as Arsenal picked up a first home win of the season in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Stoke City at Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners laid siege to the visitors' goal in the opening exchanges, twice hitting the woodwork, and finally took the lead through Walcott on the half-hour mark, racing onto Mesut Ozil's excellent pass and sliding the ball under Jack Butland.

Stoke City Striker Osaze Odemwingie Sustains Injury Again

Osaze may be out for a month due to injury. The Super Eagles & Stoke striker who set a 10-goal target for himself this season is out again. After being sidelined through injury for almost a year Peter is becoming injury prone, seems retirement is calling.

Peter Odemwingie will miss Stoke City's clash away to Tottenham Hotspurs at White Hart Lane on Saturday after sustaining a hamstring injury in training, manager Mark Hughes revealed in his pre-match press conference.

The Nigerian, who came on for the last ten minutes as his side lost 1-0 to Liverpool last weekend, could be out for up to a month according to his manager.

Stoke Deal Thrills Xherdan Shaqiri

After finally securing his switch to Stoke City, Xherdan Shaqiri expressed delight at signing a five-year deal at the Britannia Stadium.

Xherdan Shaqiri is excited at the prospect of playing in the Premier League after securing a long-awaited move to Stoke City.

Stoke paid Inter a club-record £12million for Shaqiri, who has agreed terms on a five-year deal at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke 1-1 Liverpool: Watch The Goals & Highlights

                 

I Almost Substituted Coutinho Against Stoke City - Brendan Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers came close to substituting Philippe Coutinho prior to the Brazilian's stunning winner at Stoke City.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was relieved not to have taken off Philippe Coutinho shortly before the playmaker's late strike sealed a 1-0 win over Stoke City.

The Brazilian beat Jack Butland from distance to settle what had been a drab affair at the Britannia Stadium in the sides' Premier League opener on Sunday.

Stoke 0-1 Liverpool: Coutinho Scores Late Winner

Liverpool gained a measure of revenge for last season's hammering at the Britannia Stadium as Philippe Coutinho's long-range late strike sealed a 1-0 win over Stoke City.

Since going down 6-1 at the hands of Stoke some 77 days ago on the final game of last term, Rodgers has brought in a host of new faces, but it was the Brazilian who proved his worth four minutes from time with a moment of magic.

Christian Benteke, James Milner, Nathaniel Clyne and Joe Gomez all made their competitive Liverpool debuts and, for much of the contest, the visitors lacked cohesion in the final third.

Can Victor Moses Win Mourinho's Heart - Augustine Akhilomen

If pre-season performance is used as yard-stick for retaining players ahead of the new season, then Super Eagles winger, Victor Moses, deserves one of those rare opportunities after a wonderful display against PSG and New York Red Bull in an International Champion Cup in a tour of US.

The Nigerian international, who has been loaned out twice since joining the Blues on 23 August 2012 from Wigan, seem to have learnt lots of lessons while playing for Liverpool and Stoke City where he managed just six goals in 45 appearances in all competitions.

He has had such a bit-part career at Chelsea that it’s easy to forget he’s still on the books at Stamford Bridge, but the forward reminded fans of his presence with a goal against Paris Saint-Germain in the International Champions Cup. The 24-year-old’s brilliant run off the ball was expertly picked up by Cesc Fabregas and his subsequent close-range volley was crisp and clinical as the Blues leveled following Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s opener on 23 minutes.

Victor Moses Set To Play For Chelsea This Season - Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has revealed that forgotten man Victor Moses is a part of his plans for the coming season, having shown vast signs of improvement since returning from his loan spell at Stoke.

Moses was signed from Wigan in 2012, but after a reasonably decent debut season at the Bridge, he was then surprisingly loaned out for two seasons in succession; first to Liverpool, then to Stoke.

Considering the ignominy of being loaned to Stoke after such a big move, it was presumed that that was the end of Moses’ Chelsea career.

Osaze Desperate To Score For Stoke City

Super Eagles and Stoke striker Peter Odemwingie has expressed his delight to repay the potters back with goals in the new coming season.

Peter Odemwingie has expressed his desire to bounce back to scoring form for Stoke City as the new English topflight draws closer. The Nigerian striker who joined the Potters in 2014 returned from an eight months long injury to first team action against Sunderland in April believes he will soon be back among the goals for Britannia Stadium giants.

Everton Defeat Stoke On Penalties To Reach Barclays Asia Trophy Final

Tim Howard made a crucial save to deny Marco Van Ginkel as Everton beat Stoke City in a penalty shootout to reach the final of the Barclays Asia Trophy on Wednesday.

Following a goalless draw between the Premier League sides at Singapore’s National Stadium, the American goalkeeper got a strong hand to turn away Van Ginkel’s effort in the second round of the shootout to give his side the upper hand.

With all of the other spot kicks successfully converted, Phil Jagielka found the top right corner with Everton’s final attempt to seal a 5-4 victory.

Moses In For Another Chelsea Chance - Mark Hughes

Nigeria international winger, Victor Moses, could be set to star for the Chelsea first-team under Portuguese manager, Jose Mourinho in the 2015/16 season. The 24-year-old spent the 2014/15 season on loan at Stoke City but the Potters manager, Mark Hughes insists Chelsea may have fascinating plans for Moses.

Moses had also spent the previous season on loan at Liverpool but all that is about to change, according to Hughes.

BREAKING: Chelsea Completes Asmir Begovic Move From Stoke City

The blues have completed the move for Stoke city goalkeeper, Asmir Begovic who will now replace Petr Cech. One must conclude that the shoe Cech left might be too heavy for Begovic to wear. He will certainly be second choice.

Peter Osaze Odemwingie Extends Stoke Deal

Nigerian striker, Peter Odemwingie, has extended his stay at Barclays Premier League club, Stoke City. The club announced on their official website that the 33-year-old has "signed a new one-year contract extension."

The former Cardiff and West Brom man will now stay at Stoke until the end of the 2015/16 season.
Odemwingie also have an option of staying at the Britannia Stadium for "a further 12 months."

Stoke City explained that they decided to hand Odemwingie a new contract due to his recovery from a knee injury at the start of last season. Odemwingie had to endure an eight-month spell following the injury and made a return to the Stoke setup in April against Sunderland.

Odemwingie Delighted To Be Part Of Stoke's Record Breaking Season

Stoke City notched their highest-ever points tally in the Premier League and winger Peter Odemwingie is pleased to have contributed. Stoke City winger Peter Odemwingie is revelling in the club's record-breaking season and believes it will lay the groundwork for silverware in the future.

Mark Hughes' side played out a goalless draw at relegated Burnley last week as Stoke collected their 51st point of the 2014-15 campaign - the first time the club have broken the 50-point barrier since earning promotion to the Premier League in 2008.

Constant Injury Problems Will Not Affect Moses' Stoke Future - Mark Hughes

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has declared that the consistent injury problems of Nigeria international winger Victor Moses,will have no influence whatsoever on whether he is signed on a permanent basis. Moses, currently on a season-long loan from Chelsea, has suffered from persistent injury problems this term, raising doubts about Stoke’s plans to seal a permanent deal for his services.

The winger limped out of Saturday's 1-1 Barclays English Premier League draw at West Ham just before half time with suspected hamstring trouble.

CHELSEA 2 STOKE 1: Watch The Goals & Highlights

             

Hughes Wants Victor Moses To Extend Stoke Stay

Victor Moses has impressed his bosses at Stoke City so much that manager Mark Hughes is willing to keep him on a long term basis. Moses, 24, on loan from Chelsea, has had a topsy turvy career in recent time after failing to impress at Liverpool last season.

Two goals in 15 Premier League matches and stats which show he is the most improved player in the league have made Hughes look at getting the Super Eagle in his fold long term or on another loan spell next season.

ASTON VILLA 1 STOKE 2: Victor Moses Scores Late Penalty To Secure Three Points

The Senegal international scored a late first-half equaliser to earn the Potters a draw after Scott Sinclair had opened the scoring for the home side after just 20 minutes. A late victory Moses penalty earned all three points for Stoke at Villa Park as they earned a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa.

EPL: Gabriel Agbonlahor Passes Fitness Test To Face Stoke City

Gabriel Agbonlahor and Carles Gil have been passed fit for new Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwod's first game in charge against Stoke City on Saturday. Striker Agbonlahor (hamstring) and midfielder Gil (groin) missed the 2-1 FA Cup victory over Leicester City last weekend due to injury, but Sherwood revealed that the duo will face Mark Hughes' men at Villa Park.

But the former Tottenham head coach did not have such positive news of defenders Philippe Senderos (calf) and Nathan Baker (knock).
"Gabby was on fire today. Everyone is flying and can't wait to get started." Sherwood said at a press conference on Thursday.
"They just all want to play and it's great to see.