Hughes wants more Stoke improvements

Under Hughes, Stoke's possession statistics have improved, with the former Wales and Manchester City manager keen to change the direct style of play employed by former boss Tony Pulis.

Stoke were not outplayed in their 3-1 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday, and they retained the ball well, only to be punished as Arsenal's clinical finishing outshone their own.

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