There aren't many certainties in life but Stoke losing against Tony Pulis is one of them and their latest 1-0 reverse at West Brom ensured that trend continued.
It was a contest fought amid a war of words between the two managers that culminated in Pulis not shaking Mark Hughes' hand at the start or end of the game, with plenty of gamesmanship in-between. The Baggies didn't need any off-pitch advantage, though, as they were the better side, playing with decisive pace and movement. Their lead was well deserved and if anything they will be disappointed they didn't win by more than a solitary goal.