Stoke City will host Premier League leaders Manchester United in the fourth game week of the Premier League this weekend.
Kick Off: 17:30 BST
Date: Saturday 9 September 2017
Venue: Bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent
Referee Appointment: Neil Swarbrick
Stream Guide: Watch Live
Possible Lineups:
Team News:
Stoke City
Stoke City center-back Ryan Shawcross is out through a back injury, while Kevin Wimmer is likely to start at the heart of defense.
Darren Fletcher and Mame Biram Diouf both are doubtful through a knee injury.
Kurt Zouma is recovering from an ankle problem, he will be assessed later.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is out through a hamstring injury which would see Saido Berahino or Peter Crouch in the strike role.
Man United boss Jose Mourinho could make some changes as they will be opening their Champions League account next week.
Phil Jones and Eric Bailly both are suspended for the Champions League game, this means they are likely to start in this game.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marcos Rojo both remain on the sideline.
Ashley Young and Luke Shaw both are recovering from their respective injuries. They both are likely to be back in few weeks.
Stats:
Manchester United have won their last three games in Premier League.
Stoke City have won only one of their last six games against Manchester United in all campaigns.
Stoke City are unbeaten in their last four home games against Man United in all campaigns.
Last two games between these sides ended as 1 – 1 draw.
Predictions:
Stoke City 1 – 1 Manchester United, physically tough game, could see a red card in this game.
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