Use pre-season form to settle close FPL calls, with verified GW1 picks, value routes, fixture windows and deadline risks for 2026/27.
Arsenal began the season with purpose, pace and evidence that their standards remain high.
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 to win the 2026 Community Shield in a dominant display.
Rice and Saka were left out as Arsenal managed fitness and gave Guimarães a major start against City.
Match GW1 punts to a holding period, then use role security and the fixture window to make the call.
Amorim downplayed Milan’s win over Manchester United, then joked about the mood in press rooms.
Rashford wore United's No. 9 in preseason, but the club says the shirt number is not final.
Compare Szoboszlai with Wirtz, Shaw with Maguire and premium defenders through one GW1 rule: pay more when the upgrade adds a credible points route.
United have unveiled their 2026-27 third kit, completing the set for the new campaign.
Arteta praised Myles Lewis-Skelly’s preseason form as transfer interest surfaced around the Arsenal youngster.
