Arsenal vs Stoke
Emirates Stadium

Arsenal have excited and frustrated their fans in equal measure so far this season.  If they do have title ambitions, they can scarcely afford to slip up again at the Emirates Stadium against Stoke as they have done against both West Brom and Newcastle so far this term.

Meanwhile, Tony Pulis's side sit firmly in mid-table.  Such is the unpredictability of the Premier League that three points would probably see Stoke City firmly in the top ten, but should they lose and other results go against them, they could well be looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone.

Stoke were enjoying a good unbeaten five-match run until Ian Holloway's Blackpool handed the Potters their first home defeat since going down to Manchester United in October.  Pulis will want an instant response from his side, but will find it tough going at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal too will be looking to bounce back straight away following Monday night's defeat at Old Trafford.  Given that the Gunners face Chelsea in their next game, Arsene Wenger will be desperate for a victory to take into the match against the Blues.

Arsenal will expect a tough game from a Stoke side that usually gives as good as it gets and is about as combative as they come.  The Gunners know that they possess players such as Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri who are capable of unlocking any side in the country, but they will also have to prove their solidity at the back and have a good measure of patience in order to get the better of Pulis's side.  Meanwhile Stoke will hope to unsettle the Arsenal defence, which has looked shaky at times this season, conceding nineteen goals so far.  In Kenwyne Jones and Ricardo Fuller , the Potters have plenty of ammunition.

need not say more, arsenal will beat stoke at emirate

Hopefully,we can continue our good form against the smaller teams. Stoke are a good side. I like Fuller and Kenwynes jones also cant be ignored.
3 points to arsenal,nothing else will suffice. Schezny could continue btw the sticks and I think its only fair to hand Walcott a start. He has been sitting out for far too long.
Chamac should rest, Rvp getting the nod. I dont want to see arshavin,but he has no-one contestin that wing

Match time is 4pm. Naija time

Jermaine Pennant+ Kenywne Jones+ Sanli Tuncay+ Ricardo Fuller = Another home defeat for Arsenal

Arsenal Vs Stoke OFF

^^^
Very true;sadly

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-v-stoke-update-for-supporters

Thought the emirates had underground heating?

of course.

its cause of the difficulty and danger of getting to the stadium for the supporters. police had a hand in taking the decision anyway.

its the same for matches everywhere in uk

Emirates could apply for an ice skating-rink