Stoke V West Brom Barclays Premier League Match 19 -October 2013. Jonathan Walters is fit for Stoke after recovering from the groin injury that ruled him out of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifiers.Watch Stoke V West Brom Live, Watch Stoke V West Brom Live Stream, Watch Stoke V West Brom Free Live Stream, Watch Stoke V West Brom Online, Watch Stoke V West Brom Online Free, Stoke V West Brom Live, Stoke V West Brom live stream Online.
Geoff Cameron picked up a calf injury on international duty with the USA and is a doubt.
West Brom's attacking options have been bolstered, with Victor Anichebe, Matej Vydra, Shane Long and Zoltan Gera all available after injury.
Goalkeeper Ben Foster (foot) and winger Scott Sinclair (hamstring) are out.
MATCH PREVIEW
As commentators, we're often asked which has been the best match we've ever described. Having been privileged to have seen so many it's an almost impossible question to answer.
However, if anyone ever asks me what's the worst Premier League game I've ever witnessed, then without hesitation I'll respond with the dour goalless draw between Stoke and West Brom earlier this year!
It was eminently forgettable with few incidents - even the typically magnificent atmosphere generated by the fervent supporters at the Britannia Stadium was unable to rouse it from its slumber.
Though sometimes managers bemoan their team's position in the Match of the Day running order, both bosses that day were happy to admit they expected to be the last game on - and they were right.
Seven months on though, there are many reasons to be a great deal more optimistic this time around.
The visitors, for example, will come into it buoyed by an excellent four-game unbeaten run which included an impressive win at Old Trafford and a fully-deserved draw against current league leaders Arsenal.
Encouragingly, new signings Morgan Amalfitano and Stephane Sessegnon have begun to display the qualities for which they had been recruited. In addition, youngster Saido Berahino can already boast five first-team goals, most notably the winner against Manchester United.
By contrast, Stoke's need for a good performance stems from their recent stuttering form. A healthy seven points accrued from the first four games of Mark Hughes' reign promised much, only to be followed by three straight defeats. Just one goal scored in their last four matches is of particular concern.
Historically, this is one of Stoke's favourite fixtures, having only suffered one defeat in the eight Premier League meetings.
From a neutral perspective though, I'm just keen for it not to end goalless!
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Stoke have lost only one of the eight Premier League meetings (W5, D2, L1), conceding just three goals in that run.
The Potters also dominate the all-time head-to-head record (W58, L42, D34) but they have only won once on home soil in the Premier League.
The Baggies won 2-0 at Stoke on the first weekend of Football League fixtures in September 1888.
Stoke
Stoke's total of four goals from their opening seven league games equals their worst-ever top-flight haul at this stage of the season.
Stoke and Sunderland have both lost 15 Premier League games in 2013, more than any other club.
The Potters have hit the woodwork as many times as they have scored (four) in the Premier League this season.
Mark Hughes has recorded 99 Premier League victories as a manager.
West Brom
Having failed to score in their opening three league games (L2, D1), West Brom have scored in each of their last four (W2, D2).
They have not gone five games unbeaten since a seven-match streak between February and April 2011.
West Brom have yet to lose an away league game this season (W1, D2).
Morgan Amalfitano has scored twice and registered two assists in four Premier League games for West Brom.