Stoke City v Manchester City

Stoke City will face a tough battle at home as they take on Manchester City in a midweek Premier League contest. This will be the 2nd meeting in 4 days for the two teams as they just faced each other in the FA Cup.

The Potters come into this game in 12th place of the Premier League log with 30 points from 24 matches. They sit 4 points ahead of the 13th place Sunderland with 1 game in hand on them and 1 point behind the 11th place Blackburn Rovers with 2 matches in hand on them. In their most recent league match on Tuesday, a goal from Sanli 14 minutes from time helped them earn a 1-1 draw against Wigan Athletic. McCarthy is the lone injury concern reported at this time.

The visiting Manchester City are in 5th place of the league table with 44 points from 24 matches. They sit one point ahead of the 6th place Tottenham and just behind the 4th place Liverpool with one game in hand on both clubs. Roberto Mancini’s squad were also in action on Tuesday and held serve over Bolton Wanderers and held serve by a score of 2-0. Then on Saturday, the Sky Blues played to a 1-1 final against these very same Potters and City of Manchester Stadium. The Gunners are reporting a number of confirmed injury absences in Song, Vela, Arshavin, Gibbs, Van Persie and Djourou while Nasri and Da Silva are doubtful.

Live Premier League
Stoke City v Manchester City
Britannia Stadium, kick off 1945 hours