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• Manchester United have managed to save nine points from losing positions so far this season, more than any other team in the Premier League.

• With five goals, the Red Devils have scored more from corners than any other side.

• Robin van Persie has a good record against Stoke with six goals in his five league matches against them.

• Javier Hernandez (pictured right) also enjoys facing the Potters, scoring four times in his four appearances against Tony Pulis’ side.

• Stoke have not won any of the last 12 meetings with United at Old Trafford in all competitions, losing 11 and drawing once.

• Michael Owen could make his first appearance against United since leaving them on a free transfer in the summer.

• Sixty-seven per cent of Stoke’s league goals this season have come from set-pieces.

• The 2-0 win over Swansea in late September remains Stoke’s only win in all competitions this season.

• Pulis’ men have not won any of their last 13 league matches away from home, with their six points all coming in draws.