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OUSSAMA ASSAIDI returns for Stoke as they welcome relegation-threatened Fulham to the Britannia.

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The on-loan Liverpool winger takes the place of Peter Crouch in Mark Hughes' side, with Peter Odemwingie moving into attack in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Stephen Ireland retains his place in the side, playing in front of Glenn Whelan and Steven N'Zonzi.
Darren Bent is handed a rare start for the Cottagers as they look to make a late bid for safety.
Hugo Rodallega fails to even make the matchday squad as Felix Magath reinstates Dan Burn in the backline.
Stoke: Begovic, Pieters, Muniesa, Wilson, Cameron, Arnautovic, Nzonzi, Whelan, Assaidi, Ireland, Odemwingie. 
Subs: Sorensen, Palacios, Adam, Walters, Crouch, Etherington, Wilkinson.
Fulham: Stockdale, Heitinga, Hangeland, Burn, Riise, Holtby, Parker, Sidwell, Diarra, Richardson, Bent.
Subs: Joronen, Kasami, Mitroglou, Dejagah, Woodrow, Riether, Amorebieta.