It was a poor first half of opportunities in the attacking third, with an own goal from Lys Mousset, who failed terribly to head clear Marko Arnautovic’s excellent corner just over half an hour in, the difference at the break.
Junior Stanislas equalised 62 minutes in, but it didn’t take long for Stoke to respond, as Mame Biram Diouf, with one of the scrappiest goals of the campaign, restored his side’s lead from close range.
But Josh King has been in outstanding goalscoring form this calendar year and, of course, the 25-year-old had to have his say in the final result.