crucial month

Steven Schumacher looked on as his successor guided Stoke City to a crucial 2-1 victory over Derby County, kicking off a November that could shape their season. With a tough start behind them and a recent managerial change, Stoke has struggled to find form, winning just three of their first 12 games. However, this latest result leaves them six points from the top six and three points clear of relegation. Schumacher, reflecting on the win, noted, “This month is going to be key for them. It wasn’t a brilliant performance, but Stoke found a way to win.”