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The fact and fiction surrounding the rise of Jack Butland

Dave Wood looks at the major talking points surrounding the rise of Jack Butland as one of the Premier League’s top goalkeepers.

It’s been a mixed bag for Stoke City so far this season.

Stoke City look reinvigorated since Mark Hughes took over, and this season looks like it’s going to be their best yet.

Mark Hughes has done a lot of work to bring in some new faces at Stoke City, and Will Giles believes the Potters will be one to watch this season.

Kyle Cotter previews Stoke City’s season ahead, who have continued their Premier League consistency under Mark Hughes.

Pavan Mano muses about Manchester United and its players quality in the aftermath of the Stoke defeat.

Nathaniel Shaughnessy looks at the prospect of Mark Hughes’ side being dragged into a relegation battle.

In the second of his mid-term reports, Charles Pulling runs the rule over respective seasons of Manchester United to West Ham

Will Cullen believes that Mark Hughes has his work cut out to emulate his predecessor at the Britannia Stadium.

James Kilpatrick looks at the Stoke City player who will be looking to break into their first team off the back of a strong Gold Cup with the USA.