LSLast Season Fantasy
Reviewed 23 July 2026

Track uncertainty, not noise.

A focused list of players whose role, minutes or classification deserve checking before the confirmed Gameweek 1 deadline.

14 role checks

Minutes monitor

1
Nick PopeNewcastle United · GK
Strong fixture stretch after a difficult opener.
2
Joško GvardiolManchester City · DEF
Attacking upside with rotation risk attached.
3
Marc CucurellaChelsea · DEF
Useful GW4-GW6 run if his pre-season role is secure.
4
Dan BurnNewcastle United · DEF
Budget route into an improving run; role requires checking.
5
Bukayo SakaArsenal · MID
Premium ceiling; check post-World Cup fitness before committing.
6
Cole PalmerChelsea · MID
High-upside talisman with a promising GW4-GW6 stretch.
7
Dominik SzoboszlaiLiverpool · MID
Pre-season role under a new coach is the key variable.
8
Phil FodenManchester City · MID
Excellent opening home fixtures, balanced by rotation uncertainty.
9
Anthony GordonNewcastle United · MID
The schedule improves quickly after Liverpool in GW1.
10
Kaoru MitomaBrighton & Hove Albion · MID
Explosive option; fixtures alternate between appealing and difficult.
11
Alexander IsakNewcastle United · FWD
Premium finishing quality; confirm fitness and transfer status.
12
João PedroChelsea · FWD
Potential value if pre-season confirms a central starting role.
13
Dominic SolankeTottenham Hotspur · FWD
Central-forward upside, with new-system minutes to assess.
14
Chris WoodNottingham Forest · FWD
Short-term appeal if pre-season confirms he remains first choice.
Official classifications

Position changes

DEF → MIDMyles Lewis-Skelly

Arsenal. Reassess last season’s output under the new scoring opportunities.

Confirmed change
DEF → MIDLamare Bogarde

Aston Villa. Reassess last season’s output under the new scoring opportunities.

Confirmed change
FWD → MIDEli Junior Kroupi

AFC Bournemouth. Reassess last season’s output under the new scoring opportunities.

Confirmed change
DEF → MIDKeane Lewis-Potter

Brentford. Reassess last season’s output under the new scoring opportunities.

Confirmed change
MID → DEFMats Wieffer

Brighton. Reassess last season’s output under the new scoring opportunities.

Confirmed change
MID → FWDGeorginio Rutter

Brighton. Reassess last season’s output under the new scoring opportunities.

Confirmed change
MID → DEFRio Cardines

Crystal Palace. Reassess last season’s output under the new scoring opportunities.

Confirmed change
MID → DEFRyan Sessegnon

Fulham. Reassess last season’s output under the new scoring opportunities.

Confirmed change
MID → FWDOmar Marmoush

Manchester City. Reassess last season’s output under the new scoring opportunities.

Confirmed change
DEF → MIDPatrick Dorgu

Manchester United. Reassess last season’s output under the new scoring opportunities.

Confirmed change
MID → DEFEric Moreira

Nottingham Forest. Reassess last season’s output under the new scoring opportunities.

Confirmed change