Stoke are worried about the fitness of defender Ryan Shawcross ahead of their upcoming Premier League visit to Arsenal. Shawcross has a groin problem, and limped off during the goalless draw at Blackburn last Saturday. He will be assessed later on Monday.

Potters manager Tony Pulis told Stoke's website that: "Ryan felt something in his groin, so we pulled him off as soon as possible.''

Midfielder Dean Whitehead will definitely be missing for the Potters after picking up his ...

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