Premier League: Stoke City vs Manchester United preview

Premier League: Stoke City vs Manchester United preview
Manchester United target a second consecutive victory when they travel to face Stoke City on Saturday. Juan Mata, the £37.1million January signing from Chelsea, made his United debut in a 2-0 victory over Cardiff City on Tuesday, while Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney returned from injury. All three stars may start against Stoke as Manchester United try to find their way back into the title race. Without Rooney and Van Persie the Red Devils suffered no less than five defeats and were eliminated from both the Capital One Cup and the FA Cup. Stoke were unable to get a win in their last six Premier League matches and find themselves just three points clear of the relegation zone. The Potters have lost crucial matches against fellow relegation contenders Crystal Palace and Sunderland and now they have to face United, Man City and Arsenal in the space of a month. Stoke have not beaten Manchester United in the league since 1984 and the Red Devils have beaten them twice this season, 3-2 in the Premier League and 2-0 in the League Cup last month. The home side will be without Steven N'Zonzi, who serves a one-match suspension following his dismissal against Sunderland on Wednesday, while Robert Huth (knee), Andy Wilkinson (heel) and Matthew Etherington (calf) are injury doubts. Marouane Fellaini could return for United, but Rio Ferdinand (knee), Michael Carrick (ankle) and Nani (hamstring) remain sidelined. Here are the odds for Saturday's match at Bet365: Stoke City win - 6/1 Draw - 3/1 Manchester United win - 4/7
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