Paul Lambert picks the positives out of defeat to Man City

Paul Lambert: Ready for Liverpool
Stoke manager Paul Lambert was keen to take positives from a game in which his side could have lost more heavily were it not for some resolute defending.
David Silva struck twice in a sublime performance as the league leaders recorded a straightforward 2-0 win against the Potters at the Bet365 Stadium.
The Spain midfielder expertly converted Raheem Sterling’s 10th-minute cross before getting on the end of Gabriel Jesus’ lofted pass to make it 2-0 early in the second half.
Stoke had their moments in the game, but in truth, the visitors rarely looked flustered as Lambert was left to reflect on a night where his side had simply come up against one of the best.
“They’re a top side, there’s no two ways about it,” he said.
“Their movement, their speed, the way they make the pitch really big when they have the ball and really small when they don’t.
“Sometimes you have to hold your hands up – that’s why they’re going to win the league and are in the race to win the Champions League.
“I’m delighted we didn’t capitulate and kept our spirit there.”