Source: Daily_Mail
STOKE v Manchester City: Matthew Etherington could wing his way back for City clash
In with a shout: Etherington[LNB]Stoke boss Tony Pulis has confirmed Matthew Etherington is in line for a shock return to the side for Wednesday's FA Cup fifth-round replay against Manchester City at the Britannia Stadium. [LNB]Etherington was taken off on a stretcher in the initial tie 11 days ago amid fears he had suffered serious knee ligament damage. [LNB]But following a rapid recovery the winger will now be assessed over the next 24 hours and may undergo a late fitness test. [LNB]Pulis is without Abdoulaye Faye and Andy Wilkinson through suspension, whilst Danny Higginbotham will have a fitness test after missing Saturday's 2-1 win at Portsmouth with a back spasm. [LNB]Team (from): Sorensen, Huth, Amdy Faye, Higginbotham, Collins, Lawrence, Sidibe, Whitehead, Delap, Diao, Kitson, Beattie, Fuller, Tuncay, Pugh, Whelan, Simonsen, Begovic, Etherington. [LNB] Stoke v MANCHESTER CITY: Carlos Tevez still missing for Roberto Mancini's menCompetition: Win VIP tickets for Stoke v Arsenal - courtesy of BritanniaPractice pays off for Huth as defender makes amends for disallowed goalSTOKE CITY FC
