Time is running out for Stoke boss Mark Hughes

Kick-off 3pm Saturday

Mark Hughes has been hanging on to the Stoke job by his fingertips but his grip could be loosened further by a defeat at home to West Brom.

Hughes could point to West Brom - with no wins in four under Alan Pardew - as an example of the risks of sacking an established manager.

But Albion's recent performances away to Liverpool (0-0) and at home to Manchester United (1-2) have been decent and they could just have the edge in a contest where home advantage may not count for much.

Recommendation
West Brom draw no bet
1pt 6-4 Betfair, Paddy Power

Bet on this game at Soccerbase.com

Team news
Stoke
Erik Pieters, Charlie Adam (both hip) and Kurt Zouma (hamstring) are doubts but Glen Johnson (knee) could feature.

West Brom
Nacer Chadli (hip) and Matt Phillips (hamstring) could return and Craig Dawson (knee) is a doubt but James Morrison is out long-term.

Key stat
Stoke have lost five of their last six matches.

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