Goals from Cameron Jerome and Robert Huth ensured last season's FA Cup finalists Stoke City safely negotiated their way into the fifth round.<br /><br />Striker Jerome's close-range effort in the fifth minute gave the visitors the lead after a nervy start from Derby.<br /><br />The Championship side did enjoy periods of possession but struggled to test Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.<br /><br />And in the 81st minute, Huth volley through a posse of players to deceive Begovic's counterpart Frank Fielding.<br /><br />Derby had won their previous five home league and cup matches, but that form deserted them against a side eighth in the top-flight and preparing to play Valencia next month in the Europa League.<br /><br />Nigel Clough's side went behind when they were undone by a short corner involving Matthew Etherington and Glenn Whelan.<br /><br />Whelan delivered a low ball into the heart of the area, which was touched on by Marc Wilson before hitting Huth.<br /><br />/football on Youtube brings you the latest football news, transfer rumours and footballing gossip from the English Premier League and European Champions League.
