Pennant aims for permanent move
September 08, 2010 14:44:21 UK
New Stoke City loan signing Jermaine Pennant is hoping to impress enough to make a permanent return to the Premier League.
The 27-year-old signed for the Potters from Real Zaragoza on transfer deadline day until January but has set his sights further than just the New Year.
"I've missed the Premier League," he told Sky Sports News. "I've also missed having a team meet and understanding the instructions I'm getting.
"I'm just going to play the best I can and see what happens.
"My first mission is to help Stoke climb the table. If in January I can get a permanent move, great.
"The gaffer said he's hoping for a top-10 finish. He believes it and we believe it too."
Pennant could be in line for a home debut for his new boss Tony Pulis when Stoke entertain Aston Villa on Monday 13th September.
Stoke can be backed at 2.50 with Villa 2.87 and the draw 3.25 on the Full Time Result market.
Pennant expects his old club Liverpool, who missed out on the top four last term, to have a much better season under new boss Roy Hodgson.
"Liverpool's always going to be a massive club," he said. "Last season was very disappointing for them.
"Roy's got a lot of players in. I'm sure they can go for the title and definitely finish in the top four."
Liverpool can be backed at 34.00 to finish in the top four this season.
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