Stoke City relegated

Premier League outfit Stoke City have become the first side to be relegated from the Premier League this season. 

Paul Lambert's side ended their 10-season stay in the English top flight following a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace. 

Netherlands international Patrick van Aanholt sealed their fate as the Eagles came from behind to win at the bet365 Stadium. 

Xherdan Shaqiri had put Stoke ahead having curled in a first half free kick but James McArthur set up the comeback with a fine counter attack goal. The Potters gained promotion for the first time in 2008 after finishing runners-up to West Brom in the Championship. 

And have since stayed in the Premier League after finishing 14th, 12th, 11th, three 13th's and a trio of ninth placed finishes during their stay. "It's difficult obviously but it's not one just about game. It's over a season and we've not been good enough all season," captain Ryan Shawcross told Sky Sports. "Ultimately it's down to the players: we've not been good enough. 

The fans have been brilliant today, a tough result and they're still cheering us. "Since the gaffer has come in we've had a right go and been in every game. But for whatever reason we've not got the goals we needed and that cost us. "The club has decisions to make and it would be brilliant if we can keep our best players." 

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