Updated 23 July 2026

Gameweek 2, planned early.

The published fixture card and an evidence-led watchlist. Revisit near the deadline for updated roles, injuries and official game information.

Fixture card

The 10 matches

AFC Bournemouth v EvertonBOU home · EVE away

Aston Villa v ArsenalAVL home · ARS away

Chelsea v Brighton & Hove AlbionCHE home · BHA away

Coventry City v Hull CityCOV home · HUL away

Crystal Palace v Manchester CityCRY home · MCI away

Leeds United v BrentfordLEE home · BRE away

Liverpool v Nottingham ForestLIV home · NFO away

Manchester United v Ipswich TownMUN home · IPS away

Sunderland v FulhamSUN home · FUL away

Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle UnitedTOT home · NEW away

Early watchlist

A conversation starter, not predicted points.

Erling HaalandManchester City · FWD · CRY (A)
The reviewed points leader and standout early captaincy candidate.

99evidence

Bruno FernandesManchester United · MID · IPS (H)
Elite 2025/26 output and captaincy potential in the opening weeks.

97evidence

Virgil van DijkLiverpool · DEF · NFO (H)
Played every league minute last season and adds set-piece threat.

91evidence

Antoine SemenyoManchester City · MID · CRY (A)
Consistent returns last season; verify classification and role at launch.

91evidence

Marc GuéhiManchester City · DEF · CRY (A)
Strong 2025/26 output across two clubs; role still worth tracking.

89evidence

Alexander IsakNewcastle United · FWD · TOT (A)
Premium finishing quality; confirm fitness and transfer status.

86evidence

Joško GvardiolManchester City · DEF · CRY (A)
Attacking upside with rotation risk attached.

84evidence

Igor ThiagoBrentford · FWD · LEE (A)
Twenty-two league goals last season, including eight penalties.

88evidence

Rank reliable, aggressive and differential captain profiles.

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