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Stoke City kick-off their fourth Championship campaign this weekend in the hope that they can build on positive foundations laid by Michael O’Neill and make a push for the top six.
Stoke City’s first home pre-season friendly in front of supporters comes as the Potters welcome Dean Smith’s Aston Villa side to Staffordshire.
Nick Powell has been voted as the Stoke City player of the season by supporters. The playmaker has chalked up 12 goals throughout the 2020/21 season, as well as providing three assists, and has been a vital player for the Potters in Tyrese Campbell’s absence.
Rhys Pountain assesses the career of Nick Powell – once tipped to fill Paul Scholes’ boots, now at Stoke City.