Stoke to face Everton on the opening day

Ashley Colbourn
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Stoke City will begin their 2017/18 campaign with a game against Everton after the fixtures for the new campaign were released today.

Mark Hughes’ side will then come up against Arsenal and West Bromwich Albion, and will play rivals West Bromwich Albion on 26 August and 23 December.

The Potters will face Huddersfield Town (Boxing Day) and Newcastle United (New Years Day) over the festive season, before finishing with games against Crystal Palace and Swansea City.