Mame Biram Diouf's first ever goal for Stoke City gave Mark Hughes' side a historical 1-0 victory over Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Stoke's first goal against Man City since September 2012 proved crucial as Hughes' men breathed life into their season against one of the Welshman's former clubs.

Having soaked up what the hosts had to throw at them; Stoke took the lead courtesy of Diouf's virtuoso run and finish shortly before the hour. The former Manchester United man, who was signed from Hannover, broke away in stunning fashion before beating Fernandinho and Joe Hart to open the scoring.

Stoke had failed to pick up a point in any of their prior six trips to the Etihad Stadium since returning to the top flight, but ended the home side's winning start to the Barclays Premier League on Saturday.

For Manuel Pellegrini's side, the result represents a blow going into the international break, with the Man City manager also seeing midfielder Fernando taken off with an apparent groin problem.

(Source: Barclays Premier League official website)