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January 26, 2013 12:45 PM GMT
Britannia Stadium — Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Referee:‬ H. Webb‎
Attendance:‬ 19814‎
 
 
Pablo Zabaleta 85′

Stoke City - Manchester City Preview: Visitors looking to continue unbeaten run in 2013

The last five meetings between these sides at the Britannia Stadium have ended 1-1 after 90 minutes but both sides will be out for a win as they clash in the FA Cup fourth round

By Shane Farrington

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STOKE CITY

Sorensen
Whitehead, Huth, Shawcross, Cameron
Whelan, Adam, Nzonzi, Etherington
Walters, Crouch
MANCHESTER CITY

Pantilimon
Zabaleta, Kompany, Lescott, Kolarov
Garcia, Barry
Nasri, Aguero, Silva
Dzeko

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis could make a couple of changes from the side which lost to Swansea, with Thomas Sorensen likely to be given a chance to impress in goal.

Cameron Jerome and Kenwyne Jones are both pushing for starts but Jonathan Walters and Peter Crouch are likely to retain their starting berths - with the latter usually impressing against City.

Rory Delap (hernia) and Marc Wilson (broken leg) both remain sidelined.

As for the visitors, Roberto Mancini is also likely to change his goalkeeper, with Costel Pantilimon set to replace Joe Hart between the sticks.

Joleon Lescott and Aleksandar Kolarov could also be handed rare starts whilst Samir Nasri and Jack Rodwell remain in contention.

Further forward, Sergio Aguero is likely to get an opportunity to boost his fitness levels, possibly in place of fellow Argentine Carlos Tevez, while Mario Balotelli is again set to be on the bench.

Right-back duo Maicon and Micah Richards (knee injuries) are both still out.

  DID YOU KNOW?
  • Stoke reached the fourth round after overcoming Championship side Crystal Palace 4-1 in extra time of their replay tie.
  • Jonathan Walters (pictured right) is currently the Potters' top scorer, having found the back of the net eight times so far this season.
  • Manchester City have won all four of their matches in 2013 without conceding a single goal - beating Stoke, Arsenal and Fulham in the Premier League and Watford in the FA Cup third round.
  • The last five matches between these two teams at the Britannia Stadium have finished 1-1 after 90 minutes.
  • These sides played out the 2011 FA Cup final at Wembley. Yaya Toure netted the only goal to win the trophy for Roberto Mancini’s side.
  • The visitors have won the FA Cup five times - in 1904, 1934, 1956, 1969, and 2011.

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Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
  • Stoke City 1-3 Manchester City
    14.71 %
  • Stoke City 0-3 Manchester City
    10.66 %
  • Stoke City 0-2 Manchester City
    10.5 %
Head to Head
FA Cup ‎(FA)‎ 26 Jan 2013 Stoke City 0 - Manchester City 1
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Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ 1 Jan 2013 Manchester City 3 - Stoke City 0
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Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ 15 Sep 2012 Stoke City 1 - Manchester City 1
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Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ 24 Mar 2012 Stoke City 1 - Manchester City 1
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Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ 21 Dec 2011 Manchester City 3 - Stoke City 0
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Last Five Matches
Stoke City
19 May 2013Southampton 1 - Stoke City 1EPL
12 May 2013Stoke City 1 - Tottenham 2EPL
6 May 2013Sunderland 1 - Stoke City 1EPL
27 Apr 2013Stoke City 1 - Norwich City 0EPL
20 Apr 2013QPR 0 - Stoke City 2EPL
Manchester City
25 May 2013Manchester City 5 - Chelsea FC 3FR
24 May 2013Chelsea FC 3 - Manchester City 4FR
19 May 2013Manchester City 2 - Norwich City 3EPL
14 May 2013Reading 0 - Manchester City 2EPL
11 May 2013Manchester City 0 - Wigan Athletic 1FA
Odds
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Team News
Available Squads
29Thomas SørensenGoalkeeper
28Andy WilkinsonDefender
4Robert HuthDefender
17Ryan ShawcrossDefender
30Ryan ShottonDefender
6Glenn WhelanMidfielder
26Matthew EtheringtonMidfielder
21Michael KightlyMidfielder
15Steven N'ZonziMidfielder
19Jonathan WaltersStriker
9Kenwyne JonesStriker
27Carlo NashGoalkeeper
35Matthew UpsonDefender
16Charlie AdamMidfielder
18Dean WhiteheadMidfielder
33Cameron JeromeStriker
10Michael OwenStriker
25Peter CrouchStriker
30Costel PantilimonGoalkeeper
13Aleksandar KolarovDefender
6Joleon LescottDefender
5Pablo ZabaletaDefender
4Vincent KompanyDefender
21David SilvaStriker
18Gareth BarryMidfielder
7James MilnerMidfielder
14Javi GarcíaMidfielder
32Carlos TévezStriker
10Edin DzekoStriker
1Joe HartGoalkeeper
22Gael ClichyDefender
44Karim RekikDefender
17Jack RodwellMidfielder
-Marcos LopesMidfielder
11Scott Sinclair Midfielder
16Sergio AgüeroStriker
Players to Watch
Peter Crouch
Peter Crouch
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 25
Games Goals YC RC
3 0 0 0
The lanky striker has struck up a habit of playing well against the reigning Premier League champions and almost ended their title dreams last season with a stunning volley at the Britannia Stadium. Although he has not been in the best of form of late, his manager will be hoping for a repeat of his past showings against City.
David Silva
David Silva
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 21
Games Goals YC RC
5 1 0 0
The 27-year-old has struggled to replicate his best form at times this season but was fantastic against Fulham last time out as he scored twice. The Potters are notoriously difficult to break down at home and the Spaniard will be key if City are to succeed.
Prediction
The hosts head into the game struggling for form over recent weeks. while their opponents have continued to grind out wins despite not being at their best. Matches between the two at the Britannia Stadium are usually tight and this could well end in a score draw.
Editor's Prediction
Stoke City 2
Manchester City 2
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