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| 19 | Southampton | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Stoke City | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Swansea City | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Tottenham transfer news: Loan deal confirmed as 20-year-old moves in "significant coup"
Tottenham Hotspur's Ashley Phillips rejoins Stoke City on loan for the 2025-26 season in what is described as a "significant coup" for the Potters.17:25
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Stoke City transfer news: Sol Sidibe in 'advanced talks' to sign for Champions League side
Stoke City midfielder Sol Sidibe is reportedly on the brink of signing for a club that will be playing in next season's Champions League.Jul 21, 11:26
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Liverpool 5-0 Stoke: Darwin Nunez fires warning shot to Hugo Ekitike with first-half hat-trick as Florian Wirtz shines
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Championship transfers: Confirmed ins and outs for summer window 2025
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Southampton 'one of several English clubs' watching Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
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Chelsea transfer news: Strasbourg 'in talks' over surprise deal for £8m-rated starlet yet to make senior debut
Strasbourg are reportedly in discussions with Chelsea over an £8m deal to sign a player yet to make his senior debut for the Premier League club.Jul 9, 18:55
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Man City transfer news: Attacker completes move to “massive club” after Pep Guardiola breakthrough
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Which managers have taken charge of most Premier League matches in history?
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Saturday's Championship predictions including Plymouth Argyle vs. Leeds United
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Preview: Derby County vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
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Top Premier League scorers of all time: Where does Mo Salah rank in list of best goalscorers ever?
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Preview: Stoke City vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
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Monday's Championship predictions including Leeds United vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Championship fixtures, including Leeds United vs. Stoke City.Apr 21, 05:00
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Preview: Leeds United vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 19, 17:46
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Saturday's Championship predictions including Leeds United vs. Preston North End
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Preview: Cardiff City vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
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