Pulis criticises cup final scheduling

The game, which Manchester City are almost certain to win against minnows Stoke, taking place on Saturday, coincides with a full Premier League programme, unusually.

“The reason they’ve done it is the fact that the Champions League final is at Wembley. It just puts into place everything that’s happening in English football. It’s obviously international football first, Champions League second, Premier League third and the FA Cup is fourth at the moment,” said Pulis.