Source: Team_Talk
Blues begin season at Stoke
Chelsea will kick off their Premier League campaign with an awkward trip to Stoke on the opening weekend of the season.[LNB] The Blues, determined to reclaim top spot after a disappointing 2010/11 season that culminated in the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti, then face West Brom in their first game at Stamford Bridge.[LNB]They also play host to two of the newly-promoted sides, Norwich and Swansea, before the end of September.[LNB]A clash with champions Manchester United at Old Trafford also comes early in the season on September 17, with the return meeting scheduled for February 4.[LNB]London rivals Fulham are the opponents on Boxing Day and there are also festive fixtures against Aston Villa and Wolves to look forward to.[LNB]The two games against Arsenal are to take place on October 29 and April 21, while Chelsea finish at home to Blackburn on May 13.
