Marko Arnautovic is also a doubt for the weekend clash

Stoke City will be without summer signing Xherdan Shaqiri, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, while Marko Arnautovic is also a doubt for the visit of league leaders Arsenal on Sunday.

The 24-year-old, who moved to the Britannia from Inter Milan in August 2015, missed his side's 3-1 win against Norwich on Wednesday evening, a victory which saw the Potters climb to seventh.

Manager Mark Hughes expressed disappointment at losing his midfielder, who has impressed in recent weeks.

Xherdan Shaqiri (left) will miss the visit of Arsenal after being ruled out with a hamstring injury

The Stoke midfielder has found his feet in the Premier League after initially struggling to adapt

'He may miss out on Sunday's game. The likelihood is he will probably need at least 10 days possibly more and that's a real shame,' Hughes told the club's website.

'He's got damage to his hamstring unfortunately after pulling up in training. It's a shame because he's just started to acclimatise to the Premier League and we could have used his guile last night.'

A club record signing at £12million, the Switzerland international initially took time to adjust to the Premier League, but is now a key member of the team, starring in the wins over Manchester City and Everton last month.

Striker Marko Arnautovic is also a doubt for the clash and is said to be feeling 'a little stiff in his hamstring'

Hughes has also admitted striker Marko Arnautovic, who has scored seven goals so far, is a major doubt for the game, saying ' he has been feeling a little bit stiff in his hamstring.'