Stoke City boss Mark Hughes insists they'll survive their mauling at Manchester City.

The Potters were thrashed 7-2 at the Etihad.

Hughes stated: "This result isn't going to define our season.

"We've come up against an exceptional City side. We've been found wanting. (But) they have got genuine world-class players. Kevin De Bruyne is head and shoulders above any player in the Premier League, in my view.

"We are an honest group, and if we are honest, it probably flattered us at 3-2."