Brighton supplied the biggest win and the top two FPL hauls, Hull and Brentford delivered the shocks, and the individual model picks produced lessons in points, minutes and basic employment checks.
Read the analysisEvery available Gameweek 1 manager briefing, distilled into confirmed absences, genuine doubts, selection clues and the FPL decisions that follow.
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Draft without visible ratings, balance six football attributes and chase an undefeated Golden Trophy season.
Our full Gameweek 1 guide ranks premium, mid-priced and budget players by modelled xPts, xMins and position-specific fixture difficulty, with an evidence-led watchlist for new signings.
The standout and underwhelming players, clean-sheet evidence, late returns, role locks and rotation risks at every Premier League club—plus current xPts and xMins.
Arsenal's 3-0 Community Shield win over Manchester City leads our final 14-16 August review, with every completed match assessed for roles, minutes and FPL relevance.
