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Stoke v Tottenham preview
- Updated: September 9, 2016
Wilfried Bony is poised to make his competitive Stoke debut when Mark Hughes’ side welcome Tottenham on Saturday.
The striker played in a behind-closed-door friendly after his Deadline Day arrival, but he is in line for his full bow this weekend.
Mark Hughes will be looking for his side to get their first win of the season having picked up just one point so far.
“They will be a test for us, they’re a good side with good energy and lots of pace and power so we will have to be able to match that,” he manager told the club’s website.
Tottenham have made an unbeaten start to the Premier League season with two draws and a win.
The bet365 Stadium has been a happy hunting ground for Tottenham in recent times, beating Stoke 4-0 in the same fixture last season. They have won more games at the ground (five) than any other Premier League side.
Team news
Defender Bruno Martins Indi – signed on loan on Deadline Day – could make his first Potters appearance, while goalkeeper Lee Grant is expected to replace Jakob Haugaard (ankle) on the bench as back-up to Shay Given.
The veteran Irishman is set for an extended run in the side as Jack Butland is out for another six to 10 weeks following ankle surgery, and Xherdan Shaqiri (calf) remains sidelined.
Mame Diouf (hamstring) is a doubt but full-back Glen Johnson could return to the squad having recovered from a …
