Republic of Ireland midfielder Glenn Whelan is available for selection again for Stoke having recovered from his hamstring problem.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis could be set to welcome back midfielder Glenn Whelan into his side for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match against Sunderland.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis will assess the condition of Glenn Whelan and Michael Owen ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with the latter’s former club Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Michael Owen is among several new Stoke signings hoping to make their Potters debuts in Saturday’s Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke will assess the condition of winger Matthew Etherington ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Wigan at the DW Stadium.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis made six changes to his side for this evening’s Capital One Cup second-round clash with Swindon at the Britannia Stadium.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger made two changes from the side that drew 0-0 with Sunderland for the Barclays Premier League clash against Stoke.

Thomas Sorensen will reclaim Stoke’s number one jersey from Asmir Begovic for Sunday’s trip to Premier League strugglers QPR.

Cameron Jerome netted two minutes after coming off the bench to secure a point for Stoke against Everton in the Barclays Premier League at the Britannia Stadium last night.

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Rory Delap has agreed a one-year contract extension with Stoke.

Stoke defender Andy Wilkinson (groin) will miss tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Arsenal at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke winger Jermaine Pennant is a doubt for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Newcastle.

Alex McLeish saluted a wonder goal from Aston Villa striker Andreas Weimann in the 1-1 home draw with Stoke and admitted it will be hard to leave the 20-year-old out of the side.

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Stoke manager Tony Pulis has doubts surrounding three key players ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Wolves at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke have striker Ricardo Fuller available again for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Wigan at the DW Stadium.

Stoke will be without suspended striker Ricardo Fuller for Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final clash with Liverpool at Anfield.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis will check on the condition of midfielder Glenn Whelan, who picked up a knock on international duty with the Republic of Ireland, ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Norwich at the Britannia Stadium.

Rory Delap has assured the thousands of Stoke fans who have travelled out to Valencia that the side will give everything in a bid to reach the last 16 of the Europa League.

Stoke defender Rory Delap has won his appeal against the red card he received in Sunday’s FA Cup win over Crawley.

Stoke have appealed against Rory Delap’s red card in yesterday’s FA Cup win over Crawley.

Tony Pulis was relieved to see Stoke progress to the FA Cup quarter-finals yesterday but furious at Rory Delap’s early dismissal.

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Stoke named a strong-looking side for today’s FA Cup fifth-round tie with Crawley.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis will make changes to the side beaten 1-0 by Valencia in the Europa League last night for Sunday’s FA Cup fifth-round trip to Crawley.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis felt Valencia should have been reduced to 10 men in their Europa League clash last night after Tino Costa twice escaped punishment for tackles on Dean Whitehead.

Stoke will be without defender Matthew Upson for tomorrow’s home clash with Valencia in the last 32 of the Europa League.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis made three changes to his team for this afternoon’s Barclays Premier League clash with Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke winger Matthew Etherington is a doubt for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium.

With Wayne Rooney — with all his current problems from the penalty spot — watching from the stands, a penalty kick each from Javier Hernandez and Dimitar Berbatov were enough to lift Manchester United joint top of the Premier League in this most unpredictable of title races.

Twenty-one-year-old goalkeeper Ben Amos was handed his Premier League debut by Manchester United tonight as both Anders Lindegaard and David de Gea were ruled out of the Old Trafford encounter with Stoke.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has just two doubts ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash with West Brom at the Britannia Stadium.

Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates was surprisingly handed his first Barclays Premier League start at home to Stoke.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has concerns over a number of players ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is likely to make several changes for his side’s FA Cup third-round clash at Gillingham tomorrow.

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Stoke boss Tony Pulis will assess the condition of a trio of players ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Wigan at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke striker Peter Crouch is expected to be back in contention for Monday’s Barclays Premier League clash against Aston Villa.

Stoke could be without both Ryan Shawcross and Glenn Whelan for the trip to Manchester City tomorrow.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis could welcome back midfielders Jermaine Pennant and Rory Delap for Sunday’s visit of Tottenham.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis will shuffle his pack again for the Barclays Premier League trip to Everton on Sunday.

Stoke Andy Wilkinson is Stoke’s one major fitness doubt ahead of tomorrow’s Europa League clash against Dynamo Kiev at the Britannia Stadium.

BLACKBURN manager Steve Kean regularly uses statistics to shield himself from growing criticism of his record but the Scot knows the important numbers are not adding up for his side this season.