Team News: Stephen Ireland replaces injured Bojan Krkic

Stoke City have recalled Stephen Ireland to replace the injured Bojan Krkic, who suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury in the FA Cup win against Rochdale on Monday.

Asmir Begovic replaces Jack Butland in goal, while Senegalese forward Mame Diouf has returned from the Africa Cup of Nations, but has to settle for a place on the bench.

Harry Redknapp's Queens Park Rangers side continue their quest for their first away win of the season, but are without Bobby Zamora, who is replaced by Niko Kranjcar.

Richard Dunne has shaken off a groin problem to take his place alongside Nedum Onuoha, but the fixture comes too soon for Brazilian midfielder Sandro who is still suffering from a knee injury.

Stoke: Begovic; Bardsley, Shawcross, Wollscheid, Wilson; Whelan, N'Zonzi, Arnautovic, Ireland; Moses, Walters

QPR: Green; Hill, Dunne, Onuoha, Isla; Vargas, Barton, Kranjcar, Henry, Fer; Austin

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