Pulis defends Shawcross ahead of Arsenal

The last game between the two sides in February saw Shawcross sent off for a reckless tackle on Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey that broke the young Welshman’s leg.

Pulis said: “He's a great lad, an honest lad, a competitive defender who has done fantastically well for us.

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Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.