Manchester City vs Stoke - Highlights

Manchester City downed Stoke 3-0 ahead of the Christmas break seeing them finish the year on top of the English Premier League. Goals from Aguero and Johnson  secured the victory!

Check out the highlights below!

Video - Highlights from Manchester City vs Stoke - FA CUP

Manchester City have won their first trophy in 35 years after winning the FA Cup final against Stoke. City went ahead in the 75th minute of the game through a Yaya Toure goal. They comprehensively dominated a nervous stoke. City and United alike both secured titles over night. Check out the extended highlights below.

   

Bolton Wanderers 0 - 5 Stoke City (FA Cup Semi Final)

In what can be only described as a complete battering, Stoke City managed to sweep aside a hapless Bolton Wanderers 0 - 5 at Wembley Stadium.

Two superb long range strikes by Matthew Etherington and Robert Huth opened the scoring for The Potters before Kenwyne Jones sealed the win, adding a third before the first half came to a close.



Rubbing salt into his former employers wounds, Jon Walters added a further two in the second half securing The Potters entry into the FA Cup final for the first time in their 149 year history.

After a strong season by the Wanderers, they bow out of the FA Cup in perhaps a most embarrasing fashion, forever consigned to the history books of being dealt the biggest loss in a FA Cup semi final.

Stoke City will now face Manchester City in the FA Cup final on the 14th of May, 2011 at Wembley Stadium.

Watch extended highlights of the hammering here:


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By Marcel Abboud

The Rise and Rise of Thomas Hitzlsperger - A Blessing for West Ham United

Even though it's taken more than half the season for German midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger to make his debut for West Ham United FC, it couldn't have come at a better time for the Hammers. Nicknamed "Der Hammer" (The Hammer in English) for his punishing and accurate long range drives, Hitzlsperger comes as welcome boost for a West Ham United side that is trying to fight a relegation battle along with four or so other Premier League teams. Bought from Italian side Lazio in the previous Summer transfer window, it has taken Der Hammer more than half a season to debut for the Hammers due to an injury he picked up while on international duty for Die Mannschaft. His influence has been well noted, as all games that he's featured in he's left a significant impact on: his teammates, West Ham fans, media, pundits and opposition alike.


Although its only been three matches since he's made his mark for the Hammers, it seems that he's regaining his form that made him a media darling while at fellow EPL side Aston Villa. His return to the side has coincided with West Ham United's recent revival of form and his rocket shots against Burnely in the FA Cup and a punishing drive from 10 yards against Stoke City have been influentual in helping the Hammers try and battle relegation. Have a look at his stunning strikes and judge for yourself.


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By Marcel Abboud

English Premier League - Manchester United vs Stoke City - Review

Manchester United sit pretty at the top of the Premier League after a victory against Stoke. The 2-1 victory puts the devils ahead by three points, still with another game in hand. Goals from Hernandez and Nani sealed the victory but a Stoke equaliser by Whitehead put the victory in doubt.

United went into the clash with many of their stars out including Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and keeper Van Der Sar. It was Stoke who came out attacking, trying especially to get their first win over the Red Devils in the Premier League. The early exchanges saw Etherington and Gibson go close at both ends.

However it was United who took the lead in the 27th minute. Berbatov linked up with Nani and the Portugese man found Hernandez. The Mexican signing added to his EPL tally scoring with a wonderful backflick to leave the Stoke keeper Begovic, mesmorised.

Nani continued to look dangerous on the wing, although he was unsuccessful in adding to the United tally. Late in the first half another united play almost saw the Nani and Hernandez combination find the net again, although Hernandez blasted his shot over the bar.

1-0 was the halftime score and the second half looked as though Stoke might find an equaliser, as Manchester failed to completely dominate them. Stoke came out attacking once again in the second half. The persistance paid off. A ball from Tuncay found Whitehead an the Stoke man headed the ball unchallenged into the back of the net, squaring up the game.

The equaliser woke United from their poor run of play, immediately the Devils launched an attack led by Berbatov. But it wouldn't be until the 62nd minute when Nani showed his brilliance. After some fancy footwork to create space the winger curled the ball on his left foot, to beat Begovic, and score probably the best goal of the Premier League matchday.

Despite the change in formation from Stoke, United pressed on through Gibson. Manchester continued to hold possession for the remainder of the game. Owen went close in the final minutes, but it wasn't to matter as United once again ran out winners against Stoke.

United still hold on to top spot in the League, and look to be favourites to clinch another Premier League title, making them the most successful club in England. The the clubs trying to catch United will have to ensure they keep the pressure up, as United also have a game in hand.

Final Score -  Manchester United 2    -     Stoke City 1
                       Hernandez 27                     Whitehead 50
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Man of the Match - Nani (Manchester United)