Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(37) 17 Goals 22 (28)
(23) 10 Assists 7 (12)
(6.7) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.6)
35.9 Average Age 33.5
182.7 Average Height (cm) 180.1
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(55%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 50% (51%)
(0.9) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.8)
(1.3) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.3)
* 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.

Prediction

  • Stoke secured a morale-boosting point at Old Trafford prior to the international break and will hope that draw is the turning point in what has been a stuttering start to the season. The Potters are one of two teams - the other being Saturday's opponents Sunderland - yet to win a league game this season.
  • The Black Cats foot the table with two points taken from the opening seven games. Having landed a draw before the two-week hiatus from domestic duties, Sunderland will hope they can get their season on track at the Bet365 Stadium this weekend.
  • However, their away form has been poor and that could see Stoke earn their first Premier League win of the season.
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