The international break came at the right time for Sheffield United following a 2-1 away defeat against league leaders Bournemouth. The Blades have followed up a five-match unbeaten streak with back-to-back league defeats. Stoke pulled off one of the biggest scalps of the season so far when they beat a previously unbeaten West Brom side 1-0 before the international break. The Potters have lost just one of their last six league games and have climbed up to fourth place. 0:1