O'Connor wary of Villa set plays

Stoke City coach Mark O'Connor has outlined Sunday's opponents Aston Villa as one of the most dangerous 'set piece' teams in the Premier League.

O'Connor told BBC Stoke: "The delivery they have makes them one or even the best in the Premier at set plays."

Stoke are yet to win an away game this season, but have a chance to complete their first double, having beaten Villa 3-2 at the Britannia back in August.

Stoke are minus Rory Delap, Matthew Etherington and Ricardo Fuller.

Delap completes his three-game suspension, while Etherington is into the second of his own three-game ban, and Fuller is still recovering from a dislocated shoulder.

Stoke have lost their last five away league games since drawing at Newcastle in December - one of only three points they have picked up on their travels this season, the first two coming at Anfield and the JJB Stadium.