Pulis has guided Stoke to their first ever FA Cup final

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis says his team's 3-0 win over Wolves should mean they are safe from relegation.

The Potters have now virtually guaranteed a fourth year in the top flight after moving eight points clear of the bottom three.

Pulis told BBC Radio Stoke: "It's been our toughest season yet but I think we are just over the line now.

"A fourth season in the Premier League and an FA Cup final, it sounds good doesn't it?"

Tuesday's impressive win over Wolves was marred by an injury to winger Matthew Etherington.

The 29-year-old was stretchered off in the first half after picking up a hamstring injury.

Etherington is now a doubt for the FA Cup final on 14 May but will have a scan on Wednesday to assess the damage.

Pulis is hoping the injury is not as bad as first feared.

"Everybody has got their fingers crossed, we've got 18 days to try and get him on the pitch, we'll go to every measure we can as a football club to give him the best opportunity."

The Potters are currently ninth in the table with four matches remaining.

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