Stoke vs Liverpool : The host side is expected to hand newly signed Peter Crouch a start, with the former Anfield hero likely to replace one of Kenwyne Jones or Jonathan Walters.
Real Sociedad vs Barcelona : Barcelona's three biggest home wins last season were all 5-0 results and they came against Sevilla, Real Madrid, and this weeks opponent, Real Sociedad.
Real Madrid vs Getafe : The visiting team has undergone somewhat of a revolution in the summer, with 14 players arriving at the club and 11 leaving.
