London: Charlie Adam scored twice for Stoke City to defeat Manchester United 2- 1. This is the third defeat of the Manchester team in the English premier league.
Manchester United had fielded Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Mata in the forward line to create a goal thursting environment in the ground.
The confusion created by Juan Mata’s transfer from Chelsea were drained away when the United were beaten in one of their last five league games.
In other matches Everton, beat Aston Villa 2-1 while Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 at Hull City. Sunderland recorded a thumping 3-0 win at Derby against rivals Newcastle United and West Ham United beat Swansea City 2-0.