All present and correct

  • by Staff Writer
  • Tuesday, 8th March 2011

Avram Grant will have virtually a fully fit squad to choose from when his West Ham side travel to Stoke this weekend.

Of the current first team squad, only Junior Stanislas is expected to report for duty injured as the Irons prepare for Sunday's FA Cup quarter final tie.

New signing Robbie Keane and youngster Jack Collison are amongst those expected to be considered for selection, with the pair having overcome their respective injuries.

Whilst Keane has only been out of action for a month, 22-year-old Collison's comeback will mark the end of some 12 months on the sidelines.

The last meeting between the two sides at the Brittania Stadium ended in a 1-1 draw last September when Kenwyn Jones saved a point for the home side with a second half equaliser that cancelled out Scott Parker's 32nd minute opener.

But the two meetings since - both at the Boleyn - have ended in resounding victories for West Ham, giving Avram Grant's side a psychological advantage as the head into the clubs' fourth meeting of the season.

Stoke v West Ham: 2010/11 season

18 September: Stoke City 1-1 West Ham Utd (Jones; Parker) Premier League

27 October: West Ham Utd 3-1 Stoke City (Parker, Da Costa, Obinna; Jones) Carling Cup

5 March: West Ham Utd 3-0 Stoke City (Ba, Da Costa, Hitzlsperger)

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