Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Stoke
Newcastle
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Robert Huth | Out | 7.05 | |
Oussama Assaidi | Out | 6.78 | |
Stephen Ireland | Doubtful | 6.64 | |
Charlie Adam | Doubtful | 6.81 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Moussa Sissoko | Out | 7.09 | |
Ryan Taylor | Out | N/A | |
Loïc Rémy | Out | 7.15 | |
Tim Krul | Doubtful | 6.6 | |
Mathieu Debuchy | Doubtful | 7.44 | |
Gabriel Obertan | Doubtful | 6.21 |
Team News
Stoke
Newcastle
- With both Stephen Ireland and Charlie Adam doubts, Jonathan Walters may start in the role behind striker Peter Crouch.
- Robert Huth and Oussama Assaidi are sidelined through injury.
- Steven N'Zonzi is expected to drop into a deeper position in midfield alongside Glenn Whelan.
- Ryan Taylor and Moussa Sissoko are all injured and will miss out, though Tim Krul could feature in the 18-man squad.
- Gabriel Obertan and Mathieu Debuchy are closing in on a return to fitness, but the trip to Stoke may come too soon for the duo. Despite returning to training, Loïc Remy is ruled out.
- Hatem Ben Arfa could start in place of Dan Gosling, with Vurnon Anita dropping in alongside Cheick Tioté.
Stoke to win 2-0