Stoke (Possible, 4-4-2 ): Begovic; Shotton, Shawcross, Wilson, Wilkinson; Cameron, Nzonzi, Whelan, Shea; Walters, Crouch.Out: Huth (suspended ).Tests: Etherington (right back), Nzonzi (damaged nose), Owen (thigh). West Ham (Possible, 4-5-1 ): Jaaskelainen; O'Brien, Reid, Collins, Pogatetz; Vaz Te, DiamA, T Cole, Taylor, Jarvis; Carroll.Out: McCartney (knee), Nolan (broken toe), Potts (head ).Test: Noble (arm). Betting: Home Evens, Away 23-10, Draw 21-10. Staff NewsStoke is likely to be missing Robert Huth in Saturday's Premier League home conflict with West Ham as the centre-back starts the three-match suspension handed to him earlier this week by the Football Association. Huth can assist the ban after taking a severe conduct demand from the FA relating to an episode in last weekend's 1-0 defeat at Fulham, where he captured Philippe Senderos in the face area along with his forearm. Often Marc Wilson or Geoff Cameron, both of whom often perform at fullback, is set to include in the middle of defense along with captain Ryan Shawcross. Midfielder Steven Nzonzi will be wearing a protective face mask if he functions having broken his nose in the match at Craven Cottage, while winger Matthew Etherington and striker Michael Owen will endure late fitness tests. Meanwhile, West Ham leader Kevin Nolan has gone out with a broken toe. A base damage was exacerbated in Monday's 3-2 loss to Tottenham and West Ham wish his absence is going to be momentary, while his other midfielder Mark Noble is doubtful having an supply issue which saw him miss out the Spurs loss. Guy Demel is healthy despite going down in the latter stages of the loss to Tottenham, while George McCartney (knee) is continuing his return. Match NotesIt is fortunate for Tony Pulis that Stoke's home record is indeed remarkable, as their awful absent kind remains their biggest problem to making further progress. That is a conundrum that's left the Stoke director experiencing growing mutiny from followers but absolutely finishing midtable beats nail-biting battles against relegation every year? Jan Allardyce's commitment shares will remain on hold until West Ham's survival is assured and there is a fear that his group can still get sucked into trouble. Stat of the game: Stoke have won 73 % (24 out of 33) of the factors at the Britannia Stadium. David Percy's prediction: Stoke 2 West Ham United 1.
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