Stoke City boss Tony Pulis sys victory over Manchester United today would be a massive statement.
Although they have pulled off plenty of impressive results in the top flight since their promotion from the Championship just over two years ago, Stoke are yet to earn a point from four encounters with United.
They go into Sunday's clash at the Britannia Stadium having failed to score a single goal in any of those games while shipping 12, and Pulis is hoping his side's luck is about to change.
"The two clubs that we have really not managed to break into have been Chelsea and Manchester United, and over the last two and a half years they have been the leaders in our league," Pulis said.
"It would be nice if we could do it on Sunday, but I certainly won't be taking anything for granted. We are going to have to have the maximum from everyone - we won't be able to carry a single player.
"I think we have been closer to Chelsea than we have Manchester United - we just haven't had that little bit of luck, so fingers crossed on Sunday we will get it."
