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Arsenal kept their faint title hopes alive by beating Man utd a week ago and you will be looking to get the three points against Stoke City and hope that the match between United and Chelsea leads to a draw. Carrying out a poor run recently, Arsene Wenger has taken the culprit upon himself and you will be seeking to set things right.
Stoke City haven't lost within the Britannia this year after winning 5 and drawn 2. They'll be wanting to prove they should be within the finals of the FA cup by beating the gunners.
Stoke City vs Arsenal Team News:
John Carew should be readily available for the Potters, having recovered from the back problem. Full back Andy Wilkinson is also likely to be accessible, having recovered from a knock. Mathew Etherington’s attacking ability will be sorely missed though, as would be the services of Ricardo Fuller and Danny Higginbotham.
Very good news for that Gunners’ fans as Thomas Vermaelen is anticipated to be fit for selection carrying out a nine month injury layoff. Djorou and Gael Clichy will need to take late fitness tests and can still reach the playing eleven. Cesc Fabregas is anticipated to miss by helping cover their a thigh injury. Samir Nasri is anticipated to become absent having a hamstring injury. Abou Diaby is also a doubt with a calf strain. Arsenal have had the better of Stoke City the final 4 times they've met and you will be trying to extend that record with Man City snapping at their heels as well as their title hopes melting off. Having failed to win a significant trophy over nearly 6 years, the Gunners is going to be hoping to pull off magic and emerge because the Premier league champions. Stoke City will be optimistic, playing in your own home, where they've kept 4 clean sheets within their last 7 games. Lacking lost all year, is only going to give them more incentive to keep their home record intact.
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