article_snippet.sent: Charlie Adam curled an ambitious free-kick over the bar from 40 yards out in search of Charlie Adam second wonder goal in a week before Jonathan Walters silenced an impatient Upton Park with a low strike that looked to have gone in but had instead hit Adrian's side netting.
article_snippet.sent: Charlie Adam also had an opportunity, bringing down Arnautovic's cross inside the penalty area, spinning and firing in a shot that was deflected just wide.
article_snippet.sent: Charlie Adam would have been pleased just to see Charlie Adam side make his side through to half-time unscathed and Stoke went in at the break with a sense of injustice after hearing referee Roger East blow referee Roger East whistle as they prepared for the latest in a series of dangerous corners.
article_snippet.sent: A low-key opening to the second half allowed his side to settle a bit and they looked his side until a mistake by Winston Reid gave Adam a chance on the hour mark but
article_snippet.sent: Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam (left) battles for the ball against West Ham captain Kevin Nolan in the second half .