An eight-match selection awaits us this Saturday, beginning with a trip to a drafty Stadium of Light as Liverpool drop in on Sunderland.

From a Fantasy perspective, there is very limited fare on show. Raheem Sterling is the highest owned asset in this equation and, following rumbles on Twitter surrounding his pitch time, we’ve confirmation that his rest has been extended: Brendan Rodgers leaves him out of the matchday squad.

With Adam Lallana also out injured, Rodgers turns to Fabio Borini in his attack as the Italian takes on the Black Cats having scored seven goals in their colours last season. Martin Skrtel returns to the back three to replace Kolo Toure, Lazar Markovic earns a recall in midfield, while Steven Gerrard starts his farewell tour of Premier League grounds by retaining his start.

Little more than a pleasant distraction for the neutral, this match will give way to another six Premier League clashes, before Alan Pardew takes his bow as Palace manager, welcoming in-form Spurs to Selhurst Park.