Butland will have one eye on the announcement of the England squad, and his performance against Arsenal suggested so. His saves, particularly against Danny Welbeck, were crucial in Stoke sealing three points and a clean sheet.
A look at Chelsea’s bench in their first two games of the season only adds to the poor decision to send Zouma out on loan. The 22-year-old was a rock at the back for Stoke having taken little time to settle into his new team.
Bailly was brilliant for Man United last season, and it’s no surprise his importance to his side’s defence is only growing.