By Josh Hoare: Stoke City boss Tony Pulis hopes his side can go one better than last year and make the FA Cup semi-finals.

The Potters face West Ham at the Britannia Stadium in the quarter-finals of this season’s competition on Sunday, and Pulis says he hopes home advantage can work in their favour.

“We are unbeaten in our last six games at the Brit, we now have the chance to play in front of our supporters, West Ham had a very vocal Upton Park last week, come this Sunday our place will be rocking, ” he told Staffs Live.

By Josh Hoare and Isabel Wilding: Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has backed calls for the introduction of a video appeal system to allow teams to dispute decisions made against them by match officials.

Tony Pulis told StaffsLive that having the ability to react to a decision using video technology available in other sports like cricket and rugby, would be beneficial for football.

By Francis Pit: Stoke City’s Mamady Sidibe has suffered a further injury setback after he ruptured his Achilles tendon.

The injury will keep him out for the rest of the season.

Sidibe had been recovering from a similar injury when he suffered this new blow in training.

By James Drakeford & Louise Bawden: Stoke City are expecting a “battle royal” when they face Birmingham City.

The Potters have struggled to find success on trips to St Andrew’s in the past and manager Tony Pulis has concerns about the condition of the pitch.

By James Drakeford: Tony Pulis has admitted he does not take Stoke City’s Premier League status for granted – and believes his friendship with chairman Peter Coates would not save him from the axe if his side suffered a dramatic slump in form.

The Potters boss made his comments after West Bromwich Albion parted company with Roberto Di Matteo last weekend after he guided the club back into the top flight, and kept them out of the relegation zone during his 20 months in charge.

By James Drakeford and Elliot Richardson: Tony Pulis has defended his friend Ian Holloway following the Blackpool manager’s £25,000 fine.

The Tangerines boss was fined for fielding a ‘weakened team’ after making 10 changes for his sides’ trip to Aston Villa in November.

By Louise Bawden: Stoke City boss Tony Pulis has signed Aston Villa striker John Carew on loan.

The Potters have the 31-year-old until the end of the season.

Carew is out of contract in the summer and with Villa’s signing of £18 million Darren Bent, he looks to have fallen further down the pecking order at Villa Park.

The Norwegian international underwent a medical yesterday and signed this morning (January 21).

by Jon McCormack: Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has defended Ryan Shawcross before the game against Arsenal at the weekend.

Pulis came out in support of his key central-defender after his challenge on Aaron Ramsey caused an horrific leg break for the Arsenal youngster.

By Ted Woodward and Holly Penkethman: Stoke City boss Tony Pulis admitted he was as surprised as anyone at the success of Premier League new boys Blackpool.

Ian Holloway brings his seasiders to Britannia Stadium this weekend as Stoke look to build on unbeaten six-match run.

By Beth Hepple & James Hood: Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has warned his side that they need to be on top form in their clash against Wigan Athletic.

The tightness of the Premier League means positions can change quickly and Stoke look to go five games unbeaten when they travel to the DW stadium tomorrow (December 4).