Premier League
Dec 21, 2013 at 3pm UK
2-1
Reaction
Stoke City's Mark Hughes hails "big win" against Aston Villa
Mark Hughes is pleased with Stoke City's 2-1 home victory over Aston Villa and is happy with their position in the Premier League table.
Dec 21, 21:51
Paul Lambert: 'We didn't deserve to lose'
Paul Lambert praises the efforts of his Aston Villa team despite their 2-1 loss to Stoke City in the Premier League.
Dec 21, 18:52
Mark Hughes: "We are going in the right direction"
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes feels that his side are heading in the "right direction" following their win over Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium.
Dec 21, 18:41
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Stoke City and Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium.
Match Report
Charlie Adam and Peter Crouch give Stoke City a 2-1 over Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium.
Live Commentary
Read how Stoke City climbed into the top half of the Premier League with a 2-0 home win over Aston Villa, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage.
HT Report
Stoke City and Aston Villa go into the half-time break with the score at 0-0.
Team News
Aston Villa are without Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor for their trip to face Stoke City.
Preview
Stoke City take on Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.
Head to Head
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Form Guide
Build-up
Paul Lambert: 'Britannia Stadium still a fortress'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert insists that Stoke City is still a daunting place to visit despite the managerial change from Tony Pulis to Mark Hughes.
Dec 20, 20:10
Mark Hughes wants Stoke City to bounce back from Cup defeat
Mark Hughes is hopeful that Stoke City can get back to winning ways against Aston Villa this weekend.
Dec 20, 15:53
Mark Hughes: 'Late fitness test for Ryan Shawcross'
Mark Hughes admits that Ryan Shawcross might not be fit to face Aston Villa.
Dec 20, 14:11
Paul Lambert confident Aston Villa can bounce back
Paul Lambert is confident that Aston Villa can improve in their next Premier League game against Stoke City.
Dec 19, 20:59
Paul Lambert unsure on Ron Vlaar return
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is not yet sure whether captain Ron Vlaar will recover from his calf strain in time to face Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday.
Dec 17, 01:59
rhs 2.0
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| C | Manchester CityMan City | 38 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 96 | 34 | 62 | 91 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 38 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 91 | 29 | 62 | 89 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 38 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 86 | 41 | 45 | 82 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 38 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 76 | 61 | 15 | 68 |
| 5 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 38 | 20 | 6 | 12 | 74 | 61 | 13 | 66 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 38 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 77 | 63 | 14 | 63 |
| 7 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 85 | 62 | 23 | 60 |
| 8 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 57 | 58 | -1 | 60 |
| 9 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 60 | 74 | -14 | 52 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 57 | 58 | -1 | 49 |
| 11 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 55 | 62 | -7 | 48 |
| 12 | Bournemouth | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 54 | 67 | -13 | 48 |
| 13 | Fulham | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 55 | 61 | -6 | 47 |
| 14 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 50 | 65 | -15 | 46 |
| 15 | Everton | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 40 | 51 | -11 | 40 |
| 16 | Brentford | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 56 | 65 | -9 | 39 |
| 17 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 38 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 49 | 67 | -18 | 32 |
| R | Luton TownLuton | 38 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 52 | 85 | -33 | 26 |
| R | Burnley | 38 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 41 | 78 | -37 | 24 |
| R | Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd | 38 | 3 | 7 | 28 | 35 | 104 | -69 | 16 |
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