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Your support makes all the difference.Stoke City take on Manchester United in the Premier league this weekend. Follow the live action here.
Today’s Premier League fixtures:
- Liverpool vs Swansea City – 12:30
- Bournemouth vs Watford – 15:00
- Crystal Palace vs Everton – 15:00
- Middlesbrough vs West Ham United – 15:00
- Stoke City vs Manchester United – 15:00
- West Bromwich Albion vs Sunderland – 15:00
- Manchester City vs Tottenham – 17:30
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Preview...
It’s a big game for…
Luke Shaw: Following speculation surrounding his future at Old Trafford, it appears that he is set to start on Saturday. With just 13 appearances for the club since Mourinho took over, the young left-back that he has a point to prove.
Best stat…
A win at the Bet365 Stadium would be Mark Hughes’ 50th with the club – which is just short of his record at Blackburn.
Remember when…
Marko Arnautovic scored this screamer against United in December 2015. It’s an example of his striking prowess and confidence in front of goal.
Player to watch…
Marko Arnautovic: The 27-year-old recently confessed his love for English football and this has also been evident on the pitch. He has been in a rich vein of form, so Hughes will be hoping that he cause an upset against Mourinho’s men. He scored twice last week - you wouldn't bet against him finding the net again.
Past three-meetings…
Manchester United 1 (Martial) Stoke 1 (Allen), Premier League, October 2016
Manchester United 3 (Lingard, Martial, Rooney), Stoke 0, Premier League, February 2016
Stoke City 2 (Krkic, Arnautovic), Manchester United 0, Premier League, December 2015
Odds
Stoke to win: 5/1
Manchester United to win: 5/8
Draw: 31/10
(Odds provided by 888 Sport)
Form guide…
Manchester United: WWWWWD
Stoke: DLLWLW
Vital information…
KICK-OFF TIME: 15:00
TV: N/A
Andy Carroll has been in sublime form of late, which will be certainly be catching the eye of a number of clubs in the PL, and beyond.
BOURNEMOUTH 1 - 1 WATFORD
GOAL
King has grabbed the equaliser for The Cherries shortly after the interval, thanks to a great run and delivery from Smith.
MIDDLESBROUGH 1 - 2 WEST HAM
The home side are chasing the deficit and look more composed this half. They are hunting down possession and putting Randolph through his paces.
STOKE 1 - 0 MANCHESTER UNITED
Substitution: Rashford replaces Fellaini
Can the youngster prove his worth and save the day for the visitors? We'll see. His introduction always brings an impact.
BOURNEMOUTH 1 - 2 WATFORD
GOAL
The visitors have took the lead, thanks to a header from Deeney, assisted by a corner from Cleverley. Can they maintain the advantage? We'll see.
STOKE 1 - 0 MANCHESTER UNITED
Substitution: Rooney replaces Mata
Mourinho introduces yet another striking substitute in act of disparity to redeem the one goal deficit.
STOKE CITY 1 - 0 MANCHESTER UNITED
Despite the cluster of attacking substitutions, United are still failing to find their feet at the Bet365 Stadium. With only four shots on target so far, they need to step it up a gear, or two...
WEST BROM 2 - 0 SUNDERLAND
The home side are in full control and it does not look like the visitors will be making a comeback anytime soon. The clock is ticking, so Moyes's men will need to act quickly.
BOURNEMOUTH 2 - 2 WATFORD
GOAL
Surman finds substitute Afobe, who beats his man and drills it in with his left foot. That's the equaliser.
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