Stoke thrash 10-man Charlton 4-0

Stoke's ruthless first-half display left Charlton's unbeaten start in tatters.

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What happened. Stoke City cruised to a 4-0 home win over Charlton Athletic, scoring all goals in the first half. Charlton's Danny McNamara was sent off early in the second half.

• Justin Devenny scored twice on his debut after joining from Crystal Palace.
• Ethan Galbraith and George Hirst also scored before the break.
• Charlton had not lost a league game this season before this match.

Stoke's emphatic win ends Charlton's unbeaten start, while the Addicks will regroup after a heavy defeat.

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