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/ Michael Lintorn / 02 February 2012 / Leave a Comment 
Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones will want to start against his former club
Home advantage tends to be everything in this fixture, suggesting that Stoke will halt Sunderland's revival under Martin O'Neill...
None of the seven Premier League meetings between Sunderland and Stoke has ended as an away win, with six wins for the home side and a draw.
Stoke have won the last four home games against Sunderland, all by a single goal margin.
Sunderland have drawn none of their last nine Premier League away games, winning three and losing six.
Stoke have kept just one clean sheet in their last seven Premier League games at the Britannia Stadium and won none of the last three (D2 L1).
Stoke have managed just 33 shots on target in 11 Premier League home games, fewer than any other team.
Stoke have fired in fewer shots on target than any other Premier League team (59).
The Potters have won just one of their last seven Premier League matches (W1 D3 L3).
Stoke have only scored in the first half of one of their last eight league matches.
Stoke have scored the highest percentage of goals from set pieces (57%) in the Premier League.
33% of the goals Sunderland have conceded have come from headers, a league high percentage, while Stoke have shipped a league low 11% headed goals.
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