Stoke City returned to the top flight of English football after winning promotion from the Championship. Stoke finished second behind WBA and started life in the Premiership with wins over Aston Villa, Tottenham, WBA, Hull and Wigan.
Under the management of Tony Pulis Stoke have a physical approach to the game with a useful set piece routine thanks to the long throws of Rory Delap.
Stoke shirts are red and white stripped with white shorts and socks.