Glenn Whelan is doubtful for Stoke after injuring his hamstring on international duty, while Geoff Cameron remains out with a knee problem.
However, Marko Arnautovic and Xherdan Shaqiri return after missing the draw with West Ham because of suspension and injury respectively.
Bournemouth may make late decisions on Callum Wilson and Andrew Surman, who are recovering from hamstring problems.
Adam Smith serves a one-game ban after accumulating five yellow cards.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Alistair Mann: "Even when they were bottom of the table with just a point from their first five matches, Mark Hughes was always confident that Stoke would soon recover, with a rise up the table inevitable rather than unexpected.