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English Premier League 2012 Preview : Reading vs Stoke City Predictions

Reading looks to fire it up in the opener against Stoke City in the English Premier. Catch real time updates on your favorite English Premier League Match.

Reading Preview

Reading is definitely a team on the rise making some great off season acquisitions most notable goalkeeper Adam Federici has signed a new contract, keeping him at the newly-promoted club until 2015.Federici, 27, joined the Royals in 2004 and has made 163 appearances. His new deal is the latest development in a busy close season that has already seen Reading sign six new players as they prepare for life back in the top flight.

Here some other key transfers for Reading

• 08/06Michail Antonio Sheffield WednesdayUndisclosed08/06
• Karl Shephard AccringtonStanleyLoan07/30
• Angus MacDonald AFC WimbledonLoan07/24
• Michael HectorShrewsburyTownLoan07/19
• Gozie Ugwu Yeovil TownLoan07/18
• Joseph MillsBurnleyLoan

Stoke City Preview

Stoke City made some key moves themselves Danish goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen is hoping his retirement from international football will aid his club career at Stoke City. Sorensen, 36, received 101 caps for his country, but has decided to call it day at international level, in order to focus on doing his best for Tony Pulis at Stoke.

The experienced goalkeeper is hoping that quitting his country will allow him to play on for another four years in domestic football.

Stoke City Recent Transfers

• 8/08Michael Kightly Wolverhampton WanderersUndisclosed07/20
• Jamie NessRangers Free

Reading vs Stoke City Predictions: Reading 1-0 over Stoke City

Reading will come out strong in their home opener against Stoke City. Pavel Pogrebnyak who scored six goals in 12 games last season for Fulham and could be a key man for Reading if they are to stay in the division.

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