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Stoke City (A) – Who is the dangerman?

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Stoke City (A) – Who is the dangerman?

Southampton take on Stoke City at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday, with both sides looking to make amends from their respective losses last weekend.

Stoke, who were thrashed 4-0 by Chelsea on home soil, have a lot of defensive issues at the moment, with several members of their back-line doubtful through injury.

Southampton played out an thrilling 1-0 loss to Manchester United in their last outing in the Premier League, but if their second half performance was anything to go by, Saints deserved more.

As these two sides go head to head, who should the visitors be most wary of?

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Xherdan Shaqiri

Stoke’s tricky winger will no doubt cause Saints some problems in this affair.

The Swiss international is very competent on the ball, and is not afraid to take on his man. He has the ability to produce moments of magic that could potentially change games, with Cedric and Bertrand required to be on their toes at all times.

Shaqiri, 25, has scored once so far this season for the Potters, with a low drive from 25-yards finding the net in the 2-1 defeat at Premier League new boys Newcastle United.

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