Man City, Stoke, Everton down underdogs to make Cup semis The plucky underdogs were brought down to earth as Manchester City, Everton and Stoke City reached the League Cup semi-finals. Stoke stopper Butland not for sale, says manager Hughes Stoke City manager Hughes claims that Butland is going nowhere and is also being undervalued, after rumours flying about him making a move to Liverpool and Everton. Stoke’s Wollscheid could miss trip to Sunderland The Stoke City centre-back will undergo a late fitness test ahead of Saturday's Premier League visit to third-from-bottom Sunderland. Shaqiri’s knock not serious, says Stoke’s Hughes Stoke City's record signing Xherdan Shaqiri was taken off as a precaution after he sustained a minor hamstring injury in the win over Southampton. Chelsea players still behind Mourinho, says Begovic Chelsea's players are still fully behind Jose Mourinho, said goalkeeper Asmir Begovic. Banned Mourinho could watch Chelsea from street corner Jose Mourinho might be found on a street corner near Stoke City's ground. Crouch insists he still has a future at Stoke Stoke City forward Crouch has had just 45 minutes of play this season but he believes he still has a future at the club. McClaren still unhappy with Coloccini decision Newcastle United will have their captain and centre back Fabricio Coloccini available at home to Stoke City on Saturday after their successful appeal. Stoke’s Shawcross to face Newcastle, Muniesa ruled out Stoke City's manager Mark Hughes' is pleased with the return of captain Ryan Shawcross to the team at the say time is upset about Muniesa's injury. Hughes lauds Stoke’s ‘tremendous’ win against Chelsea Stoke City stood toe-to-toe with Chelsea, manager Mark Hughes said while praising his players after they knocked out the League Cup holders on penalties. Chelsea game perfect for Stoke, says Hughes Chelsea are the "perfect" opponents for Stoke City to return to winning ways, manager Mark Hughes said ahead of welcoming the champions in the League Cup. Game against Chelsea perfect for Stoke-Hughes Stoke City manager Mark Hughes feels their match against Chelsea is the perfect opportunity for them to get back to their winning ways.
