Boro to welcome the Potters:
Middlesbrough, the last of the promoted sides will play Stoke City in their opening game this weekend. Mark Hughes helped the Potters to a decent finish last season and though he could not help them to Europe, he has accumulated a squad that can challenge even the best teams in the country. Karanka has also done a good job with the Middlesbrough side which is sure to produce a thrilling contest against Stoke City this weekend.