Wilkinson injured for Gunners clash

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

The 27-year-old, substituted after 33 minutes at Newcastle last week, is also doubtful for Tuesday’s meeting with Everton but could be back for the final two games of the campaign.

Winger Jermaine Pennant is back in contention after a virus but is unlikely to start.

Provisional squad: Begovic, Sorensen, Huth, Shawcross, Upson, Shotton, Wilson, Woodgate, Whelan, Whitehead, Etherington, Pennant, Delap, Palacios, Jones, Jerome, Crouch, Walters, Fuller.