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  4. Stoke 'gave everything' in Sheff Utd loss - Robins

    Stoke City boss Mark RobinsGetty Images

    Stoke boss Mark Robins looked to take the positives after his side's defeat by Sheffield United.

    The Potters' 2-0 defeat means they remain in relegation danger, although results on Saturday could mean they are clear of trouble going into the final day next Saturday.

    "I thought we played well. First of all, they've given all they can give," he told BBC Radio Stoke.

    "We've had chances, there's no doubt. We've played some good football and tried to be on the front foot against a top three side.

    "All you can ask is for them to give you everything and they've done that.

    "When we got into good positions to cross we hit the first man and we were a bit slow in the build-up from time to time but generally we tried to move it quickly and get the ball through them, that was pleasing. It's just that last little bit."

    He added: "It's still in our hands. We've got one game to play and we've got to go and win it. The only thing we can do is go and beat Derby County next week."

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  8. A railway footbridge at a railway crossing, over the railway tracks. There is a train station in the distance, and a modern red brick building on the other side of the bridge.

  9. The front of a bakery store. A grey sign with the word "Chatwins" is above the main window and there is an archway to the left hand side of the store. To the right hand side is another store with a red sign above the door.

  10. Aidan Giddins pictured standing in the middle of a woodland footpath. He is smiling with his hands behind his back. He has curly brown hair and is wearing black framed glasses, a black Puma T-shirt and grey shorts.

  11. A man wearing a green jacket, is holding two pieces of wood cut from a tree branch. There are other blocks of wood nearby, and a path in the distance which leads to some houses.

  12. A police mugshot of Richard Halck, a man wearing a black top. He is standing against a light-coloured background.

  13. 'We've got to be better - but we will be'

    Stoke City boss Mark Robins during their game against Leeds UnitedGetty Images

    Stoke City boss Mark Robins says he is expecting a "better" performance from his side against third-placed Sheffield United after Monday's 6-0 drubbing against Leeds.

    The heavy defeat has left the Potters just four points outside the relegation zone but a win on Friday evening (20:00 BST) against the Blades would guarantee them safety.

    "We've got to be better than we were on Monday to get anything from any game - but we will be," Robins told BBC Radio Stoke.

    "That's been the focus at the end of a game, quickly move on from a game you can no longer do anything about.

    "It's at home, it's different. It's our final game at home this season and the support I'm sure will be really vocal, right behind us until the last, so we want to reciprocate."

    While the loss to Leeds was a disappointing afternoon for the visiting fans, there was some brighter news in the return of club captain Ben Gibson.

    The defender played his first 45 minutes since the 2-0 loss to Bristol City in February.

    "It's good to have him around it again and in a headspace where he feels he can contribute," Robins added.

    "You need everybody fit and available. He's the club captain so he plays a part in the dressing room as well as on the pitch."

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  18. Scaffolding on the front of a cream-coloured pub building. The scaffolding covers a mural, and a person wearing a high visibility jacket can be seen working to one side of the structure.

  19. A white and brown brick building sits in the background. A courtyard is in the foreground with a flag pole in the centre, a green patch of grass to the right, and to the left, a circular brick building, cut in half. Benches with roses line the middle and two people can be seen walking along the courtyard.

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  22. Port Vale boss Darren Moore holds his collar as he stands on the touchline.

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