Manchester United vs Stoke City – English Premier League – Preview

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Sreya

Manchester United vs Stoke City – Manchester United host Stoke City at Old Trafford on 2nd October, Sunday in an English Premier League fixture. Jose Mourinho’s side have regained their footing after a string of consecutive losses in all competitions and now sit on the sixth position in English Premier League standings with twelve points from four wins.

Stoke City, who are yet to win a single league fixture this season, are nineteenth with two draws and four losses. Having already conceded fifteen goals, Stoke City are facing a mammoth task when they travel to Old Trafford in search of their first victory.

Team News

Luke Shaw is Manchester United’s only injury concern. Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial are both fit to start, but the Manchester United captain is likely to be on the bench at kick-off. Stoke City will be without Stephen Ireland, Ibrahim Afellay and Jack Butland while Jakob Haugaard is listed as a doubt.

Manchester United Possible Starting Lineup: David de Gea, Antonio Valencia, Eric Bailly, Chris Smalling, Daley Blind, Ander Herrera, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, Juan Mata, Marcus Rashford, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Stoke City Possible Starting Lineup: Lee Grant, Glen Johnson, Ryan Shawcross, Bruno Martins Indi, Erik Pieters, Geoff Cameron, Glenn Whelan, Joe Allen, Xherdan Shaqiri, Wilfried Bony, Marko Arnautovic.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Manchester United vs Stoke City H2H stats, the last five games between these two sides have resulted in two wins each for either side and a solitary draw. However, Manchester United have won their last eight home matches against Stoke City in all competitions, scoring at least two goals in each of those matches.

While Manchester United have won nine of their last eleven league games at home, Stoke City have lost five of their previous six away league fixtures. The stakes are heavily lined up in favour of Jose Mourinho’s side who are expected to win by a 2-0 scoreline.