Stoke-On-Trent (United Kingdom): Charlie Adam scored twice to secure a 2-1 win for Stoke City and further hinder Manchester United's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League on Saturday.


Stoke City's Charlie Adam celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Manchester United on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images 

Despite United manager David Moyes starting with Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and record signing Juan Mata together for the first time, the champions suffered their eighth Premier League defeat of the season at a windswept Britannia Stadium.