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Hughes eager to test Hull fragility

Mark Hughes is sensing an "opportunity" for Stoke City against a Hull City side beaten 6-1 by Bournemouth last time out.

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says Saturday's trip to Hull City represents an "opportunity" for his side against potentially "fragile" opposition.

Hull were thrashed 6-1 at Bournemouth last weekend in Mike Phelan's first game in permanent charge and Hughes is hoping the scars of that chastening defeat are still evident at the KCOM Stadium.

"Everybody is pleased on the back of the Sunderland win," said the Welshman. "We showed good signs leading into the game.