Hughes bemoans confusion over new refereeing directives

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes that his side were once again on the wrong end of a dubious refereeing decision after his side were beaten 1-0 by Everton.

Hughes' side were second best for much of Saturday's Premier League clash at Goodison Park, with Everton taking a deserved lead - if fortuitous in the manner of its arrival - when Ashley Williams went down under pressure from Phil Bardsley, with Michael Oliver pointing to the spot.

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