Only an unexpected last-minute glitch will prevent Stoke City from appointing Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill as their new manager, says BBC Sport NI's Thomas Kane.

Mark Lawrenson takes on 'The Irishman' star Stephen Graham to make predictions for the latest round of Premier League fixtures.

Stoke City's caretaker manager Rory Delap says he is unaware of the club's approach to secure the services of Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill.

Watford beat Norwich in the Premier League - listen to BBC Radio 5 Live and text reaction.

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The former Stoke City winger Liam Lawrence has said he doubts there's a manager capable of getting the club out of trouble.

Stoke are bottom of the Championship and are looking for their fifth manager in less than two years and Lawrence said "I don't think there's going to be a queue of managers" wanting the job.

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Lawrence also questioned whether the best managers would want to risk their reputation at the club.

Racist abuse must be tackled with a "one-strike" policy rather than Uefa's existing three-step protocol, says Watford captain Troy Deeney.

Stoke City caretaker manager Rory Delap labels the club's plight at the bottom of the Championship "heartbreaking".

West Bromwich Albion are back at the top of the Championship after beating manager-less Stoke City, two-nil last night.

Any hopes from Stoke fans that Friday's sacking of Nathan Jones after less than 10 months in charge might provoke an immediate change in fortune took just eight minutes to evaporate.

But, to the credit of the Stoke players, led by the tireless Joe Allen, it took until the 69th minute before the Baggies wrapped it up from the spot.

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West Bromwich Albion ease back to the top of the Championship table as they comfortably see off managerless Stoke City.

Preston North End drop their formal complaint of an alleged illegal approach from Stoke City for manager Alex Neil.

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Bottom side Stoke City will start life after sacked manager Nathan Jones by hosting fourth-place West Bromwich Albion in the Championship this evening.

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The Potters parted ways with Welshman Jones on Friday just nine months after appointing him and following just six wins in 38 games.

Rory Delap, Kevin Russell and Andy Quy will take charge of the team tonight.

Stoke were firmly warned off by fellow Championship side Preston North End on Saturday night, following reported interest in the Lancashire club's manager Alex Neil, who was also a reported target for the Baggies in April.

Reaction as West Bromwich Albion beat the Championship's bottom side Stoke City to move back to the top of the Championship.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is "surprised" with the VAR decision to award Watford a penalty against his side, following the Blues' 2-1 win at Watford.

Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores says his side need to treat every game as a "final", following the Hornets' 2-1 defeat by Chelsea at Vicarage Road.

Goakeeper Ben Foster is denied a stunning stoppage-time equaliser as Chelsea hung on to victory at Watford to move into third in the Premier League.

Watford

Quique Sanchez Flores, speaking to Sky Sports: "In the last minute Kepa had to do an amazing save, we’re fighting against very good teams but our idea of football remains the same.

"The match was very tough but we had an opportunity to draw it. When we are positive on the pitch we are a good team and we can compete very well.

"I trust the players we have, some are coming back from injuries and others are tired, but right now it is about experience and managing our next challenges."

Watford

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster, speaking to Match of the Day: "If I score at the end that’s me retiring. Fair play to Kepa - that was some save.

"Chelsea are a very good team with a lot of good energetic players, it is good for them and for England. But we can hold our head up high for hanging on until the end. We could have nicked something."

Pat Nevin
Former Chelsea and Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

Deulofeu was definitely fouled in the box. It is a good call, well done VAR for being brave to change the referee’s initial decision.

Stoke City are refused permission by Preston North End to talk to boss Alex Neil about their managerial vacancy.

Pat Nevin
Former Chelsea and Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

Chelsea have shocked me more than anybody this season. I thought they would have been mid-table considering all the changes they have made. I am stunned by how well they are doing and how good they look.

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