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Marko Arnautovic, Xherdan Shaqiri and Wilfried Bony return to the Stoke squad for the visit of Premier League leaders Chelsea.
Arnautovic missed the goalless draw with Manchester City through illness while Shaqiri has been absent for six matches with a series of niggling injuries, including a calf problem. Bony was ineligible at the Etihad Stadium under the terms of his loan agreement with City.
Glen Johnson (shoulder) remains out while Jack Butland returned to training this week as he steps up his recovery from a long-term ankle injury in the hope of making his comeback before the season ends.
Chelsea have Victor Moses suffered a calf problem in the Blues’ 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Monday night and the 26-year-old wing-back was replaced by Kurt Zouma in the 89th minute at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea boss Antonio has hinted Moses may feature at the Britannia Stadium but doubts remain over a ‘couple of situations’ in the lead-up to the Premier League clash.