Striker Saido Berahino could start after being an unused substitute on his return from illness last time out.
Cazorla - injured, Koscielny, Oxlade-Chamberlain - doubtful.
Currently Liverpool have 70 points from 36 games so could potentially finish on 76 points whilst Arsenal have 66 points and a game in hand so could reach 75 points.
"They need to keep winning and hope for the best, so I'm sure there are places they would rather be than Stoke this weekend".
With two games to play, 13th-placed Stoke could still finish as high as eighth in the standings, which would be their highest finish in English football since 1975.
We have to show character again.
"We are still absolutely desperate to push the club forward and I think next year that's what we'll do". Overall, I must say as well that they have had good teams.
'He hasn't quite adjusted to the Premier League, ' added Hughes.
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'We like to upset teams who come here and expect to win.
If you're not already exhausted of seeing Liverpool and Arsenal's emotional ride of massive lows and semi-massive highs this season, then good news!
But with Stoke far from convincing on home soil of late while Arsenal have been resurgent, can the Londoners end their long-awaited winless run at Stoke?
The Gunners came from behind to beat Stoke 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium in December - it was a win that put Arsene Wenger's side top of the table.
The pair are long-term absentees with knee and leg injuries respectively but they could be the only two out for Hughes. Their lowest final points total in a Premier League season is 42 in 2012-13.
Taylor has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs, including both West Bromwich Albion and Stoke, but unlike Baggies boss Tony Pulis - who admitted this week that he could make an approach - there is no solid interest from fellow Welshman Hughes.
Arsenal have won four of their last five league matches. They can reach no higher than third in this campaign.
Probability of away win: 49%.
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