Updated 23 July 2026

Gameweek 4, 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 BrentfordBOU home · BRE away

Aston Villa v Nottingham ForestAVL home · NFO away

Chelsea v Hull CityCHE home · HUL away

Coventry City v Brighton & Hove AlbionCOV home · BHA away

Crystal Palace v Ipswich TownCRY home · IPS away

Leeds United v Newcastle UnitedLEE home · NEW away

Liverpool v FulhamLIV home · FUL away

Manchester United v Manchester CityMUN home · MCI away

Sunderland v ArsenalSUN home · ARS away

Tottenham Hotspur v EvertonTOT home · EVE away

Early watchlist

A conversation starter, not predicted points.

Cole PalmerChelsea · MID · HUL (H)
High-upside talisman with a promising GW4-GW6 stretch.

89evidence

GabrielArsenal · DEF · SUN (A)
Last season's leading defender in this reviewed watchlist.

96evidence

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

91evidence

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

99evidence

Ollie WatkinsAston Villa · FWD · NFO (H)
Reliable central role with assist as well as goal potential.

84evidence

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

97evidence

Eberechi EzeCrystal Palace · MID · IPS (H)
Creative focal point with set-piece involvement.

82evidence

David RayaArsenal · GK · SUN (A)
Elite clean-sheet evidence; premium planning cost.

91evidence

Rank reliable, aggressive and differential captain profiles.

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