Stoke were the architects of their own downfall as they undid an otherwise impressive defensive effort by gifting Chelsea both of their goals in a 2-1 loss at the bet635 Stadium on Saturday. It was a game in which they were happy to surrender possession and defend manfully but Lee Grant was soon kicking himself having let in a soft free kick at his near post in the opening stages.
Shortly afterwards, the Potters had the ball in the back of the net themselves but Bruno Martins Indi's effort was ruled out for a foul in the build-up.