The 2013-14 campaign delivered a historic season for Stoke City as The Potters, under new manager Mark Hughes, achieved their highest-ever Premier League finish of 9th place with a record 50 points. This season marked a distinct shift toward a more fluid, possession-based style. Spearheading the attack was the ever-reliable Peter Crouch with 8 league goals, but the year was truly defined by the spectacular goals of Charlie Adam, including a famous strike to beat Manchester United and a late winner on the final day against West Brom that secured the coveted top-half spot. It was a pivotal year that cemented the club's status as a genuine top-flight force and a defining chapter in the post-Pulis era.