FIXTURE RUN REVIEW

Below is a {thread} of all 20 teams ranked based on their opening 8 few fixtures as well as some key assets to own as a result.

Took plenty of time to put together so any feedback is appreciated.

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1. Tottenham

Spurs face just one red fixture in the opening 8 match weeks. This is Man U face no other team that finished in the top 9 of the Premier League. These assets could provide good differentials over this run

Assets to consider: Son, Kane, Lloris, Dier, Aurier

2. Southampton

Despite playing Spurs in Gameweek 2, Southampton have a strong opening fixture run with only Chelsea looking tricky.

A lot of opponents they face are strong defensively so defenders may be key here.

Assets to consider: MCCarthy, KWP, Ings, Che Adams

3. Chelsea

A strong opening 8 for Chelsea bar Liverpool and Man U. A good chance to take a risk on some newly signed assets as they get used to the league.

Assets to consider: Werner, Ziyech, Mount

4. Wolves

After a tricky opening couple of games for Wolves with Man City and Shiffield United there is not much of a better possible run of 5 games including two newly promoted teams.

Assets to consider: Jimenez, Doherty, Traore, Podence, Saiss, Boly

5. Leicester

A mixed opening first 8 for Leicester including Man City and Arsenal. However two newly promoted teams as well as Aston Villa and West Ham offers a chance for Leicester to get off to a good start.

Assets to consider: Barnes, Justin, Vardy, Maddison

6. Everton

A tough few games against Southampton, Liverpool and Man U surrounded by very favourable fixtures on paper. Both attacking and defensive assets could provide strong differentials.

Assets to consider: Digne, Calvert Lewin, Richarlison

7. Fulham

A good opening set of fixtures for Fulham including the other two newly promoted teams. Once Gameweek 1 is gone, this is a very favourable run. They will need to start well.

Assets to consider: Bryan, Cairney, Mitrovic

8. West Brom

A tough opening few for West Brom followed by a strong run. It may be a case of wait and see and get whoever looks hit in Gameweek four. Some cheap options here though.

Assets to consider: Pereira, Hegazi (new ST)

9. Liverpool

Mixed opening fixtures for Liverpool with Chelsea Arsenal and Man City. However Leeds IB the opening day of the season. However, Liverpool are fixture proof so this is not as important for them.

Assets to consider: Trent, Robertson, VVD, Salah, Mane

10. Crystal Palace

Palace finished last season in poor form but will want to get back to it. An on off type fixture format for Palace could offer strong rotation options.

Assets to consider: Ferguson, Zaha, Ayew

11. Sheffield United

A strong first five for Sheffield United which then dies out in a Gameweek 6 as they place Liverpool. Always look strong defensively and looking at the opponents this may be the best investment.

Assets to consider: Ramsdale, Stevens, Fleck, McBrunie

12. Manchester United

A good opening set of fixtures but only ranked 12th due to a blank Gameweek in week 1. Once they come back, owning one of their attacking assets will be important.

Assets to consider: Greenwood, Shaw, Fernandes, Rashford, Martial

13. Burnley

Similar to Man U, strong fixtures once they are back after a Gameweek 1 blank. Defensive assets always more appealing for Burnley but some favourably priced forwards could be nice differential.

Assets to consider: Pope, Bardsley, Taylor, Wood

14. Brighton

A tough set of fixtures for Brighton especially in their opening four matches. Worth waiting and seeing on Brighton assets before their fixtures turn better come Gameweek 5

Assets to consider: Ryan.

15. Newcastle

A tough opening six weeks for Newcastle including Spurs, Man U, wolves and Burnley. Could offer good rotating differentials but nothing concrete.

Assets to consider: Saint Maximin, Fernandez, Lascelles (May be injured)

16. Manchester City

A tough opening run for Man City on paper including a blank in Gameweek 1 not ideal, however they are fixture proof so owning one of their attackers is definitely still important after the blank

Assets to consider: Sterling, KDB, Foden, Walker, Laporte

17. Arsenal

A very favourable first two fixtures for Arsenal, however this quickly falls off a cliff with Liverpool in Gameweek three. Worth owning for first two then selling for Man U or City assets after their blanks.

Assets to consider: Tierney, Leno, Aubamayang, Saka

18. Aston Villa

A tough opening run for Aston Villa including a blank in Gameweek 1. There are better assets than these here at a similar price. Strong wait and see potential though.

Assets to consider: Nyland.

19. Leeds

A tough start to the league for Leeds including 5 teams from the top 9 in the opening 7 weeks. Wait to see how they settle in before jumping on any of their assets with these fixtures.

Assets to consider: NONE.

20. West Ham

The worst opening fixtures in the League is West Ham who face 6 of the top 8 in the opening 7 gameweeks. Stay clear but look potentially on your wildcard as their run until Christmas gets much nicer.

Assets to consider: None (Johnson and Soucek for the bench)

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