Possible Line-ups, Stats, Team News: Arsenal vs Stoke City

• Arsenal injury list continues with the same names but some of them could make a return for today’s game.
• Mesut Özil who is out since long is likely to take a bench.
• Olivier Giroud returns from 3 game ban and is likely to start upfront.
• Aaron Ramsey is also back in training but will not be rushed for this game.
• Duo midfielder Mikel Arteta and Jack Wilshere remains out.

• Mame Biram Diouf will miss the game as he is on international duty for the Africa Cup of Nation.
• Former Barcelona attacker Bojan is expected to be back.
• While the rest injury list remains the same.

• Both the sides have won three of their last six Premier League matches.
• The Gunners have won their last seven home matches against the Potters in all campaigns.
• The London side have lost only one of their last 27 Premier League games Emirates Stadium.
• Mark Hughes is yet to win his first game at Emirates Stadium.
• Stoke City have kept two cleans sheets in their last four games.