After eight years as Stoke City’s manager, Tony Pulis entertains his former club knowing a win could take West Brom almost comfortably clear of the relegation zone. Mark Hughes, who has surprisingly presided over a higher win rate than Pulis since taking charge, will be looking to disturb the Baggies’ good form at home, where they have kept five clean sheets in their last six games in all competitions. Sean Morrison
Kick-off Saturday 3pm
Venue The Hawthorns
Last season West Bromwich Albion 1 Stoke City 2
Referee K Friend
This season G18, Y82, R3, 4.72 cards per game
Odds H 11-8 A 13-5 D 9-4
West Bromwich Albion
Subs from Myhill, Wisdom, Gamboa, Baird, Davidson, Pocognoli, Olsson, Sessègnon, Anichebe
Doubtful Anichebe (knee)
Injured McManaman (ankle, 4 Apr)
Suspended Yacob (first of two)
Form LDWDWL
Discipline Y49 R1
Leading scorer Berahino 12
Stoke City
Subs from Butland, Wollscheid, Ireland, Sidwell, Shawcross, Arnautovic, Shenton, Teixeira
Doubtful Shawcross (back), Wollscheid (groin)
Injured Muniesa (hamstring, Apr), Odeminwgine (knee , Jun), Krkic (knee, Sep)
Suspended None
Form WDLWWW
Discipline Y60 R0
Leading scorers Crouch, Diouf, Walters 7
