Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Premier League clash between Stoke City and Manchester United.

Arnautovic collects the ball, beating Rafael for pace and position, but his shot is well over. Stoke are bullying United, and United aren't good enough to play around that at the moment.

Another Evra cross, and Rooney hooks a volley a couple of yards wide of goal. That was the best chance so far.

Neither team have any rhythm yet. Van Persie stumbles and sends the ball wide, but United aren't rushing it. Evra crosses towards Van Persie, who is held from challenging for the ball.

Neither team have any rhythm yet. Van Persie stumbles and sends the ball wide, but United aren't rushing it. Evra crosses towards Van Persie, who is held from challenging for the ball.

Stoke win a corner on the left. Adam sends it in, but Odemwingie heads wide of goal.

Evans is replaced by Rafael.

Crouch tries to volley a Walters cross from the right, but he can't get a great connection. Evans and Jones are noticeably not mobile defenders but at least Evans has an excuse.

Rafael is warming up already, so there's an injury already. It looks likely to be Jonny Evans, who is limping already.

Juan Mata is offside on the right wing. He's teaming up with Chris Smalling on the right wing today, who is an abominable player offensively, but a reasonable choice against Stoke in terms of defence.

Charlie Adam has a nibble at Carrick, and United have another free kick in midfield. A long ball towards Mata just evades the winger and Begovic cleans up.

Van Persie heads down for Mata, who comes in on his left foot and has his shot blocked.

Rooney tries a chip from the halfway line, but he gets no height on it and it's straight at the 'keeper. The referee then swaps the match ball.

There's not much going on so far, which is no surprise given the qualities of the two sides.

United are seeing most of the ball now, but not really getting high up the pitch.

Juan Mata is closed down by his byline, and his clearance is blocked immediately for a goal kick. Jones is fouled late by Whelan, giving him a chance to gurn.

John Matter starts for Manchester United for his second match, but this time he starts with both Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie. The first two passes by Stoke launch the ball high into the air. What a sick joke.

FACTS: Javier Hernandez has scored five goals in seven Premier League games against Stoke; Manchester United have won 10 and lost none of the 11 Premier League meetings with the Potters.

FACT: Defeat against Liverpool last time out ended a run of seven home games without defeat in the Premier League for the Potters (W3 D4).

FACT: Defeat to Chelsea ended a run of seven games on the road without defeat for Manchester United in the league (W5 D2).

FACT: Robin van Persie has scored nine goals in eight Premier League matches against Stoke City.

David Moyes on Juan Mata: "He's everything I thought he was. He's a terrific footballer, a good lad to work with and he’s settled in quickly. He played well in the game, which was important because we wanted him to make a difference straight away. I'm wary that we need to give him time to settle in and not expect too much too soon, but I was impressed with his first game."