Robert Huth is suspended for Tony Pulis' Stoke City side, while Aston Villa have no new injury concerns.
Villa boss Martin O'Neill has selection problems with defender James Collins coming back into contention after a groin injury. However, with Carlos Cueller in good form, Collins is likely to take his place on the bench.
Villa favourite Wilfred Bouma could also be on the bench as the left back continues his rehabilitation from a broken leg.
Emile Heskey is set to keep his place in attack and will partner Gabriel Agbonlahor upfront.
Stoke manager Tony Pulis will move Andy Wilkinson over to right back with Danny Collins coming in at left back to cover the absence of Rober Huth.
After scoring his first goal for the club, Turkish international Tuncay Sanli looks set to keep his starting place with the out of favour James Beattie relegated to the bench.
There are unlikely to be any further changes from the side that drew 2-2 with Wigan Athletic last time out.
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