Pulis: We can learn Chelsea lessons

10 September 2009 14:14
Stoke manager Tony Pulis believes he can learn the lessons of last season when his team attempt to halt the Chelsea juggernaut on Saturday. Pulis admits a 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge in January, after his side had led with less than two minutes to go, was one of his most "hurtful days in football". But it was Stoke's 2-0 reverse on home soil a year ago this month which Pulis feels he and his players can improve on. He said: "We had a great home record last year and Chelsea were the only team who came to our place and won with a bit to spare. "We didn't stop certain aspects of their game and got punished, which will so often be the case when you are playing one of the best teams in the world. "Our aim will be to stay in the game for an hour and, if we can do that, I think we will have a great chance of getting something."

Source: Eurosport