Stoke v Arsenal: Ryan Shawcross v Olivier Giroud
Giroud is finally back and firing, and Arsenal will be hugely reliant on the Frenchman to help end their dreadful run against Stoke at the Britannia, where they’ve won once since 1981.
Giroud must prepare for a real physical battle against Stoke’s menacing back line, especially against Ryan Shawcross. The Arsenal striker must use his clever movement to pull the Englishman out of position, creating space for the speedy Danny Welbeck and Alexis Sanchez to run into.