Analysis:

What makes this match special for the Arsenal fans is that they will get to see the return of Sol Campbell for the first time since he made a dramatic return to Arsenal and signed a short term deal with them.

Wenger is expected to make several changes as veteran defender Mikael Silvestre could also start along with fit-again youngster Jack Wilshere following a hamstring problem while Lukasz Fabianski is expected to come into goal.

Arsenal will however be without the likes of midfielder Abou Diaby (calf) and will rest full-back Bacary Sagna (shoulder) for this game. Also missing are Fran Merida (ankle), Aaron Ramsey (thigh) and Samir Nasri (hamstring), along with Nicklas Bendtner (groin), Kieran Gibbs (foot), Robin van Persie (ankle) and Johan Djourou (knee).

The likes of Alex Song and Emmanuel Eboue are away at the African Cup of Nations.

As for the home side Stoke, Tony Pulis has a fully fit side to select from. Abdoulaye Faye and Rory Delap have recovered from slight knocks sustained in the 1-1 draw with Liverpool and will feature today. Thomas Sorensen will continue between the posts as Pulis has failed to land England goalkeeper David James on loan from Portsmouth prior to Friday's noon deadline.

Take Arsenal to win this match and give the 1/2 ball here.

Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser

The Pick :

Arsenal to win 1-0 or 2-0

FIXED ODDS BETTING :

Take Arsenal to win this match.

HANDICAP BETTING :

Take Arsenal and give the 1/2 ball here.