Southampton manager Mark Hughes (centre) celebrates after the Saints defeated Wigan in the FA Cup quarter-finals earlier this month.
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    The writing was on the wall for Mark Hughes, as Stoke had lost six of their last eight games in all competitions.
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    At the moment, we can only hope to get a good draw — and when I say a good draw, if you can play the second game at home, that’s always what you hope for in a draw. and then we need to be as good as we can be in the semi-final. — Everton boss Roberto Martinez (above)
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    League Cup a stepping stone for Martinez and Hughes

    ALMOST THERE: Safuwan Baharudin (above) lobs the ball over Stoke goalkeeper Shay Given, but the shot goes narrowly wide.
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    Hughes praise for Sundram's men

    We have been ninth the last two seasons. We would love to better that and, if we can push for Europe, why not? - Stoke manager Mark Hughes (above)
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    Hughes aims to take Stoke to Europe

    It may well be that there are new faces on show in Stoke City shirts, Everton shirts and Arsenal shirts. That will be good for the fans in Singapore. — Stoke boss Mark Hughes (above)
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    Barclays Asia Trophy to help Stoke get in the mood

    Stoke City's Stephen Ireland (left) clutches his leg after a tackle by Hull City's Maynor Figueroa.
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    No card for Maynor Figueroa for horror tackle?

    Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is under pressure after losing to Stoke City.
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    Stoke beat Newcastle to heap pressure on Pardew