Mark Hughes expects "real tough test" against West Ham United

Mark Hughes has said that he is expecting a "real tough test" when Stoke City face West Ham United in the Premier League this weekend.

The Potters, who have lost just once in their last six matches, beat the Hammers when they played at Upton Park earlier in the season.

The manager told the club's website: "It's an opportunity to record a league double over West Ham this weekend, and that is a good incentive for the lads.

"West Ham will provide us with a real tough test though, there is no doubt about that in mind, so we know that we are going to have to be at our best if we are to get the result that we want.

"They will come here, be strong and organised, and they will know that with the players they have, particularly in attacking areas, they will feel that they can hurt us. That said, we know we are a good team, and we are confident of being able to maintain our good run of form and collect the three points which are on offer."

Stoke sit 12th in the Premier League table ahead of this weekend's fixtures.