EPL: Stoke City v Manchester United preview

Stoke City v Manchester United preview

Stoke face the unenviable task of trying to end Manchester United's 100 percent start to the season at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday.

The Potters themselves have made a strong start to the campaign, particularly at home where they have beaten Arsenal in the league and Rochdale in the Carabao Cup.

Mark Hughes' side also have an impressive recent record against United, as they have only lost one of the last five matches between the two sides, while they have not been beaten by the Red Devils at the bet365 Stadium since 2013.

Hughes could hand a debut to new £18million signing Kevin Wimmer, who is expected to come straight into the side for captain Ryan Shawcross, who has been ruled out with a back injury.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is also a doubt after suffering a hamstring injury while on international duty with the Cameroon.

United have been the standout performers in the league so far this season, winning all three of their matches by an aggregate score of 10-0.

Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial have all been amongst the goals, while Henrikh Mkhitaryan has five assists to his name.

However, Jose Mourinho's side have only won one of their last five away matches in the league, while both their games against Stoke last season ended in 1-1 draws.

Marcus Rashford is pushing for a starting berth after his exploits with England during the week, while left-back Luke Shaw is nearing a first-team return after five months out with an ankle injury.