Football: O'neill Ready for Stoke Onslaught ; Barclays Premier League Stoke City V Aston Villa (Britannia Stadium, Today, 3pm)

Birmingham Post › August 23, 2008

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Stoke City have not appeared in the top flight of English football for over two decades and today's visit of Aston Villa for their opening home fixture of their first ever Premier League campaign promises to be a poignant moment for the Potters.

A carnival atmosphere is on the cards at the Britannia Stadium and Villa boss Martin O'Neill is urging his side to play the role of party poopers and continue their impressive early season form.

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Football: O'neill Ready for Stoke Onslaught ; Barclays Premier League Stoke City V Aston Villa (Britannia Stadium, Today, 3pm)

"I think in normal circumstances you would not want to play a promoted side in their firs...

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