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- Updated: October 2, 2016
Mark Hughes labelled Joe Allen “immense” after his superb performance and goal helped Stoke to a draw at Manchester United.
Allen smashed home an 83rd-minute equaliser at Old Trafford but Hughes believed the Wales midfielder’s all-round performance was worthy of man of the match.
Hughes even admitted he has been surprised with how good a player Allen is after spending £13m to bring him in from Liverpool in the summer.
He said: “Joe was immense again. He’s been excellent since he came to the club.
“I knew I was getting a good player – clearly because I spent £13m on him – but sometimes you don’t understand how …
