Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Stoke
West Ham
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Robert Huth | Out | 6.95 | |
Michael Owen | Doubtful | 6.13 | |
Matthew Etherington | Doubtful | 6.34 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Kevin Nolan | Out | 6.78 | |
George McCartney | Doubtful | 6.64 | |
Dan Potts | Doubtful | 5.94 | |
Mark Noble | Doubtful | 7.08 | |
James Tomkins | Doubtful | 6.84 |
Team News
Stoke
West Ham
- Marc Wilson completed 90 minutes for the first time since October last week and should keep his place at left back.
- Robert Huth was charged with violent conduct over an incident with Philippe Senderos at the weekend and serves the first match of his 3 game ban here. Geoff Cameron could drop into defence with Charlie Adam coming into midfield.
- Matty Etherington was withdrawn in the first half against Fulham due to a back injury and is a major doubt here, so Michael Kightly could play on the left side of midfield.
- West Ham will be hoping to have Mark Noble back in the starting XI after he missed the defeat to Tottenham with a shoulder injury.
- Kevin Nolan was forced off in the first half of that game and it was confirmed this week that he actually broke a toe in an innocuous challenge with Scott Parker.
- James Tomkins is expected to overcome an illness but may not displace either Collins or Reid at the back.