Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson believes that the Gunners need to be prepared to deal with Stoke City's aggressive nature this weekend.

The Premier League sides face off at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday, with Arsenal three points clear in third place.

"I think it is fair to say that most teams struggle with the physical side that Stoke have," Jenkinson told the club's official website.

"It is something we have to be aware of and it is no surprise anymore, everybody knows how Stoke play. They are a big, strong and physical side, but we are prepared for that, know what is coming and just have to deal with it as best as we can."

The North London side have three games left to secure their spot in the top four of the table.