Stalemate 'reasonable' for O'Neill
O'Neill still hopeful of fourth spot
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill refuses to accept his side are out of the race for fourth in the Premier League following a 0-0 draw at Stoke.
Villa and Stoke in dire stalemate
Aston Villa missed the chance to reduce their deficit in the race for fourth place after being held to a goalless draw at Stoke on Saturday.
Knee surgery sidelines Beattie
Stoke striker James Beattie may have played his last game for Stoke after undergoing knee surgery that will sideline him for six weeks.
Trio in contention for Villa clash
Ricardo Fuller, Glenn Whelan and Danny Higginbotham could come into contention for the Premier League match against Aston Villa on Saturday.
Pulis pleased to be getting respect
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis believes his unsung side are now getting the respect they deserve in the Premier League.
Pulis pleased as Clarets ploy fails
Stoke manager Tony Pulis could afford a wry smile after Burnley's attempts to curb the threat of Rory Delap's long throws came unstuck.
Pulis avoids second-season syndrome
Stoke manager Tony Pulis admits he will get more satisfaction this season in securing the club's top flight status than he did last year.
Clarets and Potters share the spoils
David Nugent netted for the second match in a row but Burnley had to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw with Stoke at Turf Moor on Wednesday.
Seagulls linked with Potters keeper
Brighton boss Gus Poyet is in the market for a goalkeeper to replace Michel Kuipers and has been linked with Stoke stopper Steve Simonsen.
Stoke 0 - 0 Aston Villa 
Burnley 1 - 1 Stoke 
Chelsea 2 - 0 Stoke 
Portsmouth 1 - 2 Stoke 
Wigan 1 - 1 Stoke 
