EPL: Stoke City v Leicester City preview

Stoke City v Leicester City preview

Stoke will be aiming to secure back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since January when they host Leicester on Saturday.

The Potters have made an indifferent start to the campaign, but they recorded a much needed victory at Watford last weekend, with Darren Fletcher grabbing the only goal in a 1-0 success.

Mark Hughes will now be hoping his side can record another victory when Leicester visit the bet365 Stadium, although they have a poor recent record against the Foxes, winning just one of the last six meetings between the two sides.

Indeed, Stoke have not beaten Leicester on home soil since 2005 and their cause will not be helped on Saturday due to the continued absence of Geoff Cameron due to concussion, while captain Ryan Shawcross is a doubt with a thigh injury.

The news is slightly more positive for Peter Crouch, however, as he has shaken off a back problem, while defenders Bruno Martins Indi and Glen Johnson should also be available to feature.

Leicester will head into the match having recorded a 2-0 victory over Everton in Claude Puel's first game in charge last weekend, a result that extended their winning run in all competitions to three.

Forward Jamie Vardy has been amongst the goals this term, netting six in the top-flight to date, while he also boasts an impressive record against Stoke, scoring in three of his last four appearances.

Full-back Ben Chilwell is a doubt for the match due to a minor knee issue, while Robert Huth and Matty James both remain on the sidelines due to respective knee and Achilles injuries.