Stoke vs Everton: Snow causes chaos at Premier League clash as Charlie Adam sees red

CHARLIE ADAM added to the despair around the bet365 Stadium after the Stoke midfielder received a straight red card for a tackle on Wayne Rooney.

With the Potters ground engulfed in a blanket of snow, both Paul Lambert's side and Everton were troubled by the icy conditions in an uneventful first half.

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Both sets of players were struggling with their footing, as neither club was able to get a foothold of the match.

Theo Walcott and Peter Crouch spurned the best chances of the opening 45 minutes before the biggest talking point of the match.

Adam was shown a straight red card by referee Martin Atkinson in the 30th minute after fouling the former Manchester United star.

Both men went for the ball in a 50/50 challenge, but Adam got to the ball late with his studs following through on the ankle of England's all-time record goalscorer.

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There could have been arguments that the foul should have warranted a yellow card, but Adam was shown his marching orders on his first start since the 0-0 draw with Watford on January 31.

Stoke started the day off in 19th spot, knowing a win would see them leapfrog Southampton into 18th place.

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Everton are looking to join Leicester on 40 points with a win, in what would be only their third away victory in 18 months.

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