Stoke City are, at times, a challenging side to figure out, some weeks they look unbeatable with skill all over the pitch, and some weeks they just look rather disinterested. Manager Mark Hughes has done an admirable job with his side, but has yet to figure out how all the talented pieces can fit together. Stoke had the better of the play early in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Arsenal, and grabbed the lead through a 29th-minute penalty from Charlie Adam before the Gunners broke free.
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