Rafael Benitez says he wants to challenge for trophies here

The Spaniard will sign a two-year deal according to the club's president

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Everton v Stoke City preview: David Moyes maintains contract suspense until the end of the season

Everton boss David Moyes insists he will not destabilise the club despite wanting to make sure conditions are right before committing his future to Goodison Park.

Everton v Stoke preview: Tony Pulis admits lack of concentration is behind Potters' dire away form

Stoke manager Tony Pulis is calling for greater concentration from his players in away games.

Bill Bell, football club chairman and businessman

Bill Bell: Car dealer who brought glory to Port Vale FC

With the wheeler-dealing manner of the used-car salesman he was in his "day job", and a habit of blowing clouds of cigar smoke, Bill Bell resembled an old-school football chairman from central casting.

Pedro lifts pressure on Spain with only goal in Paris against France

World Cup qualifiers round-up

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Asmir Begovic 'pleased' with interest from Manchester United

Stoke City goalkeeper has been linked with a summer transfer to Old Trafford

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Stoke frustrated at Robert Huth suspension in light of Callum McManaman incident

The Potters centre-back was given a retrospective three-match suspension on the basis of video evidence

Jack Butland: Will line up for England Under-21s against Austria at the Amex Stadium tonight

England Under-21s v Austria Under-21s: Jack Butland happy to wait for second senior cap

England’s youngest goalkeeper says it is still a privilege to be with the Under-21s

Michael Owen - a career in football stickers

The Stoke City striker has announced he will retire at the end of the season

Michael Owen

Michael Owen to retire at the end of the season

Former Liverpool and England striker announces decision to end playing days

Ben Foster grabs the ball as Stoke’s Cameron Jerome closes in

Stoke City 0 West Bromwich Albion 0 match report: Stoke kept at bay by resurgent Ben Foster

A match brimming with energy if lacking in quality at least saw Ben Foster underline Roy Hodgson's sound judgment in naming the West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper in his squad for the coming World Cup qualifiers.

Romelu Lukaku slots home a penalty from West Brom

Premier League: Stoke v West Brom match preview

A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at the Britannia Stadium

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Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa to miss rest of season

The 26-year-old France international returned from a 12-week lay-off against Anzhi Makhachkala in Moscow last week

Newcastle striker Papiss Cissé heads home the winning goal last night

Newcastle v Anzhi Makhachkala: Alan Pardew praises injury time goal hero Papiss Cisse

The Magpies advanced into the quarter-finals

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