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Wayne Rooney celebrates his second goal for Everton against West Ham

Recap: Wednesday Soccer Updates

Re-live the action as Wayne Rooney scored a memorable hat-trick against West Ham, Mohammad Salah grabbed another couple of goals despite being introduced late and Arsenal filled their boots against Huddersfield.

Soccer • 29 Nov 17

Resilient Brighton earn point against Stoke

Jose Izquierdo snatched a point for Brighton as they twice came from behind to draw with Stoke.

Soccer • 20 Nov 17

Peter Crouch celebrates his late winner for Stoke

Premier League round-up: Wins for Stoke and West Ham

Substitute Peter Crouch scored a late winner as Stoke City beat Southampton 2-1 to claim their first Premier League victory since August.

Soccer • 30 Sep 17

Kevin Wimmer (r) has completed his move to Stoke City

Stoke sign Tottenham defender Wimmer

Stoke have completed the signing of defender Kevin Wimmer from Premier League rivals Tottenham for £18million.

Soccer • 29 Aug 17

Chelsea win battle of the blues

Premier League champions Chelsea eased past a disappointing Everton with goals from Spaniards Cesc Fabregas and Alvaro Morata sealing a 2-0 victory.

Soccer • 27 Aug 17

Arsene Wenger was unhappy following their first Premier League defeat to Stoke City in three years

Wenger fumes over referee decisions in Stoke defeat

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger complained his side had been denied a goal and a penalty by incorrect decisions from the match officials in the 1-0 loss at Stoke.

Soccer • 19 Aug 17

Jonathan Walters completes move to Burnley

Republic of Ireland striker Jonathan Walters is on his way to Burnley, the club announced that he has signed a two-year deal.

Soccer • 07 Jul 17

Glenn Whelan has made 291 appearances for Stoke City since joining them in 2008

Transfer gossip: Derby drop out of race to sign Whelan

Derby County are reportedly no longer in the running to sign Republic of Ireland midfielder Glenn Whelan from Stoke, leaving Aston Villa as the favourites to secure the Dubliner's transfer.

Soccer • 27 Jun 17

Retirement not a Given as Shay seeks 'last hurrah'

Shay Given is not about to call a time on his illustrious playing career - even at the age of 41.

Soccer • 04 Jun 17

Fernando Llorente celebrates his crucial goal

Premier League round-up: Swansea climb out of drop zone

Swansea claimed a vital home win over Everton to take full advantage as Hull City dropped into the relegation zone after a 2-0 home defeat by already axed Sunderland.

Soccer • 06 May 17

Premier League: Strugglers Hull and Swansea both win

Ten-man Hull and Swansea both boosted their Premier League survival hopes with crucial victories while at the same time compounding Middlesbrough's chances of escaping the drop.

Soccer • 22 Apr 17

Xherdan Shaqiri is congratulated by Peter Crouch and Jonathan Walters

Shaqiri strikes to seal vital win for Stoke

Xherdan Shaqiri's stunning 30-yard strike capped a Stoke victory that eased their relegation fears and left Hull still looking nervously over their shoulder after another fruitless away day.

Soccer • 15 Apr 17

Roberto Firmino struck for the Liverpool winner

Coutinho and Firmino combine as Liverpool beat Stoke

Two pieces of Brazilian magic from Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino dug Jurgen Klopp out of a hole as Liverpool came from behind to beat Stoke 2-1.

Soccer • 08 Apr 17

Leicester take a step closer to safety

Leicester edged closer to certain Premier League safety as boss Craig Shakespeare entered the record books after a routine win over Stoke.

Soccer • 01 Apr 17

'No-one protected me at that club (West Brom)'

Berahino - failed drug test due to spiked drink

Saido Berahino has claimed he failed a drugs test earlier this season because his drink was spiked in a nightclub.

Soccer • 31 Mar 17

Seamus Coleman made his 200th appearance for Everton

Hughes feels ref 'caved in' for Coleman goal

Ireland captain Seamus Coleman scored on his 200th appearance for Everton but Stoke boss Mark Hughes felt the goal should not have stood.

Soccer • 02 Feb 17

Premier League round up: Wins for Palace and Swans

Sam Allardyce finally tasted victory in his sixth league match as Crystal Palace manager as his team took a step towards safety with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth.

Soccer • 31 Jan 17

Wayne Rooney's injury-time free kick heads for goal

Rooney strikes late to break record and earn draw

Wayne Rooney broke Manchester United's all-time scoring record in dramatic fashion, bending home a stunning 250th goal to secure a hard-fought draw at Stoke deep in stoppage time.

Soccer • 21 Jan 17

Stoke confirm Berahino switch

Stoke have announced the signing of Saido Berahino from West Brom for an initial £12million on a five-and-a-half-year contract.

Soccer • 20 Jan 17

Matt Doherty on the mark as Wolves stun Stoke

Wolves won an FA Cup tie for the first time in six years to stun Stoke 2-0 at the bet365 Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Jan 17

Peter Crouch celebrates his 49th minute strike

Stoke leapfrog Watford with first win in six

Ryan Shawcross and Peter Crouch scored either side of the interval to earn Stoke a first win in six and pile more misery on Walter Mazzarri's Watford.

Soccer • 03 Jan 17

Willian bagged a brace for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea's winning streak stretches to 13 games

Willian scored twice as Chelsea defeated Stoke 4-2 for a Premier League record-equalling 13th successive win in a single season.

Soccer • 31 Dec 16

Klopp and Firmino embrace at the end of the 4-1 win over Stoke City

Klopp happy with Firmino focus after Reds victory

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised the performance of Roberto Firmino after he was a central figure in the 4-1 Premier League win over Stoke City at Anfield.

Soccer • 27 Dec 16

Gunners go top with victory over Stoke

Free-scoring Arsenal replaced Chelsea as Premier League leaders as goals either side of halftime by Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil helped them recover from a slow start to beat Stoke City 3-1.

Soccer • 10 Dec 16

Jon Walters celebrates his first goal since March

Timely Walters strike helps Stoke into top half

Two first-half goals lifted Stoke into the Premier League's top half as Burnley's rotten away form continued in a 2-0 loss at the bet365 Stadium.

Soccer • 03 Dec 16