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‘I needed contact lenses to see the far side!’ Stoke boss Mark Hughes gives his London Stadium view

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes has insisted West Ham’s controversial move to the London Stadium will all work out in the end.

The Potters left east London with a share of spoils following a tough 1-1 draw, with both managers admitting the pitch was tough to play on.

But, despite various criticisms of the moves to a stadium designed to hold athletics meetings, Hughes believes the Hammers will get things right at their new home.

He said: "Maybe the pitch is a little bit slow; whether that's by design I don't know.