And we’re on a roll. Saturday’s action continues with five three o’clock encounters as both Burnley and Middlesbrough open their doors for the first time on their return to the top flight.
Sean Dyche’s side host a Swansea City outfit in flux and will look to exploit the shuffling in the Welsh ranks and get at least a point on the board. As for ‘Boro, they welcome Stoke City to the Riverside – on paper, that looks a cagey one.
The same applies at Selhurst Park: it’s difficult to see the goals flowing with Tony Pulis likely preparing a bus-shaped object in the vicinity of Ben Foster’s penalty area.
Fantasy managers are more likely to be anticipating action at St Mary’s, where Southampton, boasting a cast of potential Fantasy assets, host Watford – another side in transition.
Finally, down at Goodison, we’ll get our first glimpse of Everton under Ronald Koeman as he tests his progress with an opener against likely title challengers Spurs. That’s the big match prior to Pep Guardiola’s unveiling at the Etihad at teatime.
