Source: Team_Talk
Shawcross hails Stoke showing
Stoke skipper Ryan Shawcross believes his side's draw with Manchester United was as good a result as the team have had since winning promotion.[LNB] The Potters ended United's 100% start to the season with a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday and it was the first time Stoke avoided defeat against the Red Devils since coming up to the Premier League in 2008.[LNB]Former United defender Shawcross was delighted with his side's showing as they held free-scoring United to one goal and a draw.[LNB]"It's definitely the best result since we got in the Premier League in my opinion, especially when you consider the form that they have been in this season," admitted Shawcross.[LNB]"Anything against the champions is fantastic. The way they've started this year [makes it] even bigger, they've been destroying teams. To keep them to one goal with the firepower they've got is a great achievement.[LNB]"I enjoyed that game as much as I have enjoyed any in my career. It was fast, it was action-packed and it was exciting. We had chances, they had chances, it had everything really.[LNB]"A point against United is fantastic for us, and to come off the back of the games we have had at the Britannia Stadium and remain unbeaten is a superb achievement."[LNB]Stoke winger Jermaine Pennant echoed Shawcross' assessment, admitting it was one of the team's best performances since he arrived at the club.[LNB]"That was one of our best performances since I came here," noted Pennant.[LNB]"We really went at them in the second half, which is the best way to play against them. [LNB]"If you sit back, let them dictate the pace and pass it around, you're going to be in trouble. It's a massive point."
