Updated 23 July 2026

Gameweek 6, 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

Published schedule ↗
Arsenal v Leeds UnitedARS home · LEE away
Aston Villa v BrentfordAVL home · BRE away
Chelsea v AFC BournemouthCHE home · BOU away
Coventry City v Newcastle UnitedCOV home · NEW away
Crystal Palace v Nottingham ForestCRY home · NFO away
Hull City v EvertonHUL home · EVE away
Ipswich Town v FulhamIPS home · FUL away
Liverpool v Manchester CityLIV home · MCI away
Manchester United v Tottenham HotspurMUN home · TOT away
Sunderland v Brighton & Hove AlbionSUN home · BHA away
Early watchlist

Fixture plus evidence

A conversation starter, not predicted points.

1
Bruno FernandesManchester United · MID · TOT (H)
Elite 2025/26 output and captaincy potential in the opening weeks.
97evidence
2
GabrielArsenal · DEF · LEE (H)
Last season's leading defender in this reviewed watchlist.
96evidence
3
Morgan Gibbs-WhiteNottingham Forest · MID · CRY (A)
Finished 2025/26 in exceptional form and has attractive home fixtures.
90evidence
4
Erling HaalandManchester City · FWD · LIV (A)
The reviewed points leader and standout early captaincy candidate.
99evidence
5
David RayaArsenal · GK · LEE (H)
Elite clean-sheet evidence; premium planning cost.
91evidence
6
Alexander IsakNewcastle United · FWD · COV (A)
Premium finishing quality; confirm fitness and transfer status.
86evidence
7
William SalibaArsenal · DEF · LEE (H)
Minutes security and clean-sheet strength.
88evidence
8
Declan RiceArsenal · MID · LEE (H)
Set pieces and defensive contributions broaden his routes to points.
88evidence