Probable Lineups
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Stoke
Sunderland
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Stephen Ireland | Out | N/A | |
Ibrahim Afellay | Out | 6.22 | |
Jack Butland | Out | 6.82 | |
Glen Johnson | Out | 6.79 | |
Jakob Haugaard | Doubtful | N/A | |
Joe Allen | Doubtful | 6.95 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Sebastian Larsson | Out | 6.46 | |
Vito Mannone | Out | 6.63 | |
Fabio Borini | Out | 6.53 | |
Steven Pienaar | Out | 6.28 | |
Adnan Januzaj | Out | 6.52 | |
Jason Denayer | Out | 6.53 | |
Jan Kirchhoff | Out | 6.44 | |
Lamine Koné | Doubtful | 6.75 | |
Lee Cattermole | Doubtful | 6.48 | |
Victor Anichebe | Doubtful | 6.87 |
Team News
Stoke
Sunderland
- Lee Grant should keep his place between the sticks, with Shay Given relegated to the bench.
- Glen Johnson was forced out of the England squad with a thigh problem and is ruled out for the next month, with Phil Bardsley in line to deputise at right-back, while Joe Allen is also a concern.
- Stephen Ireland, Ibrahim Afellay and Jack Butland are all ruled out for the Potters.
- David Moyes has a raft of injury concerns ahead of the trip to Stoke to contend with, with Jan Kirchhoff and Jason Denayer both ruled out here, while Lamine Kone faces a late fitness test.
- The duo join Sebastian Larsson, Vito Mannone, Fabio Borini, Steven Pienaar and Adnan Januzaj on the sidelines.
- Lee Cattermole and Victor Anichebe are both doubts and will be assessed closer to kick off.
Stoke City 3-1
Stoke win 1-0 Sunderland too poor and many abcenses
Stoke win Shakiri score
Arnautovic coming back in good form, he'll get on the scoresheet.
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