Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(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.
