 Stoke reached the FA Cup Final for the first time in the 2010–11 season losing 1–0 to Manchester City.On reaching the final Stoke qualified for the UEFA Europa League where they reached the last 32, losing out to Valencia.Pulis was replaced by Mark Hughes in May 2013 and he guided the club to their highest Premier League position of 9th in three successive seasons 2013–14, 2014–15 and 2015–16.