Spot-kick award riles Hughes

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Stoke manager Mark Hughes felt his side were denied victory against Sunderland by what he deemed to be a poor decision from referee Craig Pawson.

The Potters looked on course for a welcome win when they led 1-0 deep into stoppage-time at the Britannia Stadium, only for Pawson to point to the spot after defender Geoff Cameron had tangled with Jermain Defoe.

And Sunderland forward Defoe duly tucked away the spot-kick, cancelling out Marko Arnautovic’s 50th-minute opener.

Stoke had conceded four goals in each of their previous three games and, while pleased with an improved showing, Hughes was annoyed that it was not rewarded with three points.

“We are …

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