Updated 23 July 2026

Gameweek 5, 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 LiverpoolBOU home · LIV away

Brentford v ChelseaBRE home · CHE away

Brighton & Hove Albion v ArsenalBHA home · ARS away

Everton v Ipswich TownEVE home · IPS away

Fulham v Manchester UnitedFUL home · MUN away

Leeds United v Crystal PalaceLEE home · CRY away

Manchester City v SunderlandMCI home · SUN away

Newcastle United v Hull CityNEW home · HUL away

Nottingham Forest v Coventry CityNFO home · COV away

Tottenham Hotspur v Aston VillaTOT home · AVL away

Early watchlist

A conversation starter, not predicted points.

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

97evidence

Morgan Gibbs-WhiteNottingham Forest · MID · COV (H)
Finished 2025/26 in exceptional form and has attractive home fixtures.

90evidence

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

99evidence

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

96evidence

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

86evidence

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

89evidence

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

84evidence

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

88evidence

Rank reliable, aggressive and differential captain profiles.

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