It's a quick turnaround for Stoke who, fresh from their 2-0 victory against Middlesbrough on Saturday, head to Manchester City just four days later for a rearranged fixture against Pep Guardiola's men due to their continued involvement in the FA Cup.
The Potters travel in good spirits, but having not managed to beat a team in the top half of the table all season, will have their work cut out against a side challenging for the title. It's a daunting task for anyone to visit the Etihad Stadium, but there is a nervousness among the fan base that another heavy defeat could be on the horizon.