Tim Sherwood has a good track record for us in local derby games (well, the two West Brom wins) so far but this will be a whole new test.
Hopefully our players stand up to the pressure and get the right result.
Shaqiri to Stoke is a strange move. Just checked out his stats from last season. One goal and two assists in 15 games in Serie A. Might do better in the Premier League with a good run of games, mind.
Slightly strange choice by Charlie Nicholas here in Sky Sports season preview:
Charlie Nicholas' one to watch: "I’m intrigued by their new signings but I’m looking at Nathan Baker as a potential key player for them. He’s going to have to step up and learn from his mistakes."