Defenders Abdoulaye Faye and Andy Wilkinson are both set for recalls for Stoke against title challengers Arsenal tomorrow.
Faye and Wilkinson were forced to miss Wednesday's FA Cup victory over Manchester City through suspension but are both available as the Potters chase a third successive win against Arsenal at the Britannia Stadium.
Winger Matthew Etherington and Danny Higginbotham will undergo last tests on knee and back problems as Tony Pulis's side bid to extend their unbeaten run in all competition to 12 games on Saturday evening.