Stoke City striker Mamady Sidibe says he feels comfortable at Premiership level.

Ahead of their clash with fellow Premiership new-boys Hull City, Sidibe said: "I am enjoying the top flight, the position I have and the job I do does not put me in front of goal very much, but it is all part of the plan and I will do the hard work if that is what is needed. I am happy because I am playing.

"I will probably be back as a partner with Ricardo (Fuller) again on Saturday, it is a partnership that has worked well and we have played alongside each other for a long time.

"We know what we can do, we understand each other's movement. This is important for me. I understand him and he understands me when we are on the pitch.

"And we are starting now to understand the Premier League, too. It is not easy but things are going well and we are used to it now.

"Hull have done well, with some fine away wins like at Spurs and Arsenal. That is not easy for a promoted team.

"For us they are a challenge because of that. But at home we are a very difficult side to beat, they are strong and have made a big impact."