Premier League 2025-26 Kickoff: Ultimate FPL Guide, Team News & Matchday Insights
Get ready for the Premier League 2025-26 season with expert FPL insights, team news, injury updates, and key matchday stats. Optimize your fantasy squad with top tips and player analysis.

🏟️ Opening Weekend Spotlight
Liverpool vs Bournemouth (Fri 20:00 BST)
- Key Debuts: Florian Wirtz (£8.5m) eyes explosive start after Community Shield assist masterclass.
- Salah Watch: The Egyptian King (£14.5m) seeks to extend his 47-goal contribution streak.
- Bournemouth Boost: Antoine Semenyo (£7.0m) – last season's shot leader (125 attempts) – targets early statement.
🔥 Must-Have FPL Assets
- Cole Palmer (£10.5m): 59.5% ownership after Club World Cup heroics
- Omar Marmoush (£8.5m): Reclassified Man City MID with league-high 49 shots in 24/25
- Jorgen Strand Larsen (£6.5m): New Wolves penalty taker with 14G/4A last campaign
⚠️ Injury Crisis Alert
- Chelsea: Levi Colwill (ACL) out long-term; Fofana/Chalobah return
- Tottenham: Maddison/Kulusevski among 7 missing; Sarr (£5.0m) emerges as budget gem
- Newcastle: Isak saga continues; Elanga (£7.0m) poised for immediate impact
📊 Stat Pack: Hidden Gems
Player | Price | Key Stat |
---|---|---|
Daniel Munoz | £5.5m | 112 penalty box touches (DEF leader) |
Tijjani Reijnders | £5.5m | 13% ownership – 10G/4A at Milan |
Yasin Ayari | £5.0m | 5 pre-season goal contributions |
🔮 Sunday Showdown Predictions
- Man Utd vs Arsenal: Cunha (£8.0m) debuts as MID; Gyokeres (£9.0m) on penalty watch
- Leeds vs Everton: Piroe (£5.5m) – Championship top scorer – faces Tarkowski (£5.5m), last season's defensive bonus king
🛠️ Transfer Market Buzz
- West Ham: Diouf, Walker-Peters, Wilson debut in defensive revamp
- Burnley: 11 new signings including Dubravka; Esteve (£4.0m) – 30 clean sheets in Championship
- Sunderland: Xhaka captains promoted side – 7 assists in Bundesliga last term