NOT just some average midweek mid table clash at the bet365 stadium on Wednesday evening as Stoke face Southampton.
Mark Hughes will go up against Claude Puel for the first time as The Potters look to continue their good recent run despite the defeat at Arsenal on Saturday.
Southampton bounced back from a disappointing Europa League exit with a home win against Middlesbrough thanks to Sofiane Boufal's first league goal for the Saints.
A win for Stoke will see the Midlanders enter the top ten for the first time this season, while the Saints could go seventh if results go Claude Puel's way.
Latest Odds
Sun Bets are offering:
Stoke win 2/1
Draw 21/10
Southampton win 7/5
What time is it on?
The game kicks off on Wednesday, December 14 at 8.00pm.
Where can I watch it?
Radio updates will be on talkSPORT from 7.00pm.
Highlights will be later on Match of the Day at 10.45pm on BBC 1.
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Alternatively you can follow all the action with our live blog or our individual match commentary.
Team news
For Stoke Marc Muniesa, Glen Johnson and Jonathan Walters will have late fitness tests.
Ryan Shawcross is another week away from being available. Geoff Cameron and Phil Bardsley are still out with a knee injuries but could be back at the end of the month.
Jack Butland, Stephen Ireland and Ibrahim Afellay are all back in the new year.
As for Southampton the long term absence of Charlie Austin with a dislocated shoulder is a big blow.
The Saints top scorer is not expected to return until April 2017.
Form guide
STOKE: DLWWL
SOUTHAMPTON: LDWLW
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