Referee: Neil Swarbrick.
Assistants: L Betts, A Halliday.
Fourth Official: Mike Oliver.
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Stoke data:
Unavailable: Robert Huth (knee), Steven N’Zonzi (suspension)
Top scorer: Charlie Adam (5)
Most assists: Peter Crouch (4)
Home record: P11 W4 D5 L2 F14 A12 Pts17
Home form: W D W W D L
United data:
Top scorer: Wayne Rooney (9)
Most assists: Wayne Rooney (9)
Away record: P11 W6 D2 L3 F22 A17 Pts20
Away form: D D W W W L
Away record vs Stoke: P48 W14 D16 L18 F56 A71
Quote:
“I think some of our performances have been quite good, we just didn’t finish our chances. When you want to win you need people like Robin van Persie, who will get you the winning goal.” – David Moyes.
“We can’t keep saying every time we get a win that it is going to kick-start our season. We need to make sure, especially at home, that we keep performing.” – Jonny Evans.
“It has always been difficult to play against Stoke. But if you try to play quickly, you can get chances to score and put yourself in a good position.” – Juan Mata.
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Notes:
- The match will mark the 100th occasion United and Stoke have met in a competitive fixture.
- Should he feature, Tom Cleverley will make a 50th appearance in the Premier League for Manchester United.
- United are unbeaten in 13 matches vs Stoke City, recording 12 wins and 1 draw.
- Stoke have conceded 9 goals in their last 4 home matches.
- United have won 5 of the last 6 meetings between the sides at the Britannia Stadium.
- Stoke have lost 5 of the last 6 games in the Premier League.
- United are unbeaten in the last 28 matches in which Robin van Persie has scored.
- United have scored 2+ goals in 9 of the last 10 competitive fixtures against Stoke.