Mikel Obi was in action as Stoke City continued their push for a playoff place in the English Championship following a 2-0 away win over Bristol City.

A goal in either half from Nick Powell and Steven Fletcher secured a deserved victory for the Potters at Ashton Gate.

The result represents a second successive win for Mikel and his teammates and a third successive clean sheet in the Championship.

The former Chelsea midfielder who captained the team made 86% passes and won two tackles in the full 90 minutes he played.

 

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He joined Stoke City this season and has been an important player for Michael O’Neill.

Speaking after the game, O’Neill said he was pleased with the performance of his players and the result.

“I’m pleased this afternoon, I thought we played well, he told the club media.

“I said before the game I expected us to play well today, and we did. 

“I wanted to see what we did against Derby County but with another layer on top, and we got that today. 

“I still think there is more in us as well.

“First half I thought we were very, very good. 

“The shape of the team was excellent and the quality of the play was excellent as well. 

“We could have possibly been more than one goal ahead.

“It’s then a great free-kick from Steven at a key moment in the game. 

“The opposition had come out and had a little bit of a spell after half-time, but I thought we saw the game out comfortably.

“It’s another clean sheet and three good points.”

With the win, Stoke City moved to 11th on the Championships table.

The are eight points behind Readings who are sixth and in the playoff zone.