2024/25 Pre-Season Summary of All 20 Premier League Teams

In this 24/25 PL pre-season summary blog, we summarize all the pre-season games of the 20 teams with all the goals & assists from every game.

Link to all our 2024/25 Pre-Season articles including all team pre-season friendly updates, team previews, fixture analysis, position-wise analysis, differentials, players to target, budget enablers and more. Completely free to access as well!

Pre-Season Summary of All 20 Premier League Teams

Arsenal Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 5 Won:4 Draw:1 Lost: 1

• 20 July Arsenal XI 2-0 Leyton Orient (Goals: Gabriel Jesus, Smith Rowe. Assists: Gabriel Jesus, Nketiah)
• 25 July Arsenal 1-1 AFC Bournemouth (Arsenal win 5-4 on pens) (Goal: Fabio Viera. Assist: Reiss Nelson)
• 28 July Arsenal 2-1 Man Utd (Goal: Fabio Viera, Martinelli Assist: Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly)
• There was a pre-planned penalty shootout after the game which Man United won 4-3. Ethan Wheatley missed for Man United whereas Kai Havertz & Kiwor missed it for Arsenal)
• 1 Aug Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal (Goal: Kai Havertz. Assist: Martin Odegaard)
• 7 Aug Arsenal 4-1 Bayer Leverkusen(Goals : Zinchenko, Trossard, Jesus, Havertz, (Assists: Havertz(2))
• 11 Aug Arsenal 2 – 0 Lyon (Goals: Saliba, Gabriel) (Assists: Declan Rice)

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s detailed Arsenal pre-season guide

Arsenal Friendlies Summary:

Key Notes from Arsenal Pre-Season:

• Kai Havertz played a deeper role in Arsenal’s friendly vs Liverpool but still managed to score
• “He looks really good. He looks really sharp. He has changed a lot of things over the summer. He has come in top condition again”. “He needs to be in that condition to get the best out of himself. He has realised that. And I’m really happy with what he’s shown today again.” – Arteta on Gabriel Jesus
• In the game vs Bayer Leverkusen, Havertz played the 1st half in midfield & picked up 2 assists. He played up top in the 2nd half & scored!

• Jesus – ⚽⚽⚽A
• Havertz – ⚽⚽A A
• Martinelli – ⚽
• Trossard- ⚽
• Vieira – ⚽
• Saliba – ⚽
• Gabriel – ⚽
• Rice – AA
• Odegaard – A
• Nketiah – A
• Smith Rowe⚽(When he played for Arsenal)
• Zinchenko- ⚽
• Nelson – A
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – A
• Ethan Nwaneri – A

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Aston Villa Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 7 – Won:3, Lost:4

• 17 July Walsall 0-3 Aston Villa (Goals: Morgan Rogers(x2), Louie Barry) (Assists: Ross Barkley, Samuel Iling-Junior)
• 20 July Spartak Trnava 0-3 Aston Villa (Goals: Morgan Rogers, Leon Bailey, Cameron Archer) (Assists: Morgan Rogers, Kadan Young)
• 28 July Columbus Crew 4-1 Aston Villa (Goal: Cameron Archer) (Assist: Leon Bailey)
• 1 Aug RB Leipzig 2-0 Aston Villa 
• 3 Aug Aston Villa 0-1 Club America
• 7 Aug Aston Villa 3-2 Athletic Club(Goals: Ramsey, Philogene, Archer, Assists: Rogers, Tielemans, Buendia)
• 10 Aug Borussia Dortmund 2 – 0 Aston Villa

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s detailed Aston Villa pre-season guide

Aston Villa Pre-Season Keynotes:

• Watkins did not feature in the last friendly vs Dortmund- Completely not featuring in the pre-season at all which puts his GW1 starting spot at risk. He has returned to training though(on Tuesday).
• Nedeljkovic could be a decent shout as a 4.0m defender, he’s a RB & has consistently featured in pre-season

Aston Villa Friendlies Summary:

• Rogers (£5.0 MID) – ⚽⚽⚽A A
• Bailey – ⚽A
• Archer – ⚽⚽⚽
• Ramsey- ⚽
• Philogene- ⚽
• Tielemans- A
• Buendia- A
• Barkley – A
• Samuel Iling-Junior – A
• Kadan Young – A

Further Read: Best Mid-Priced FPL Midfielders (£6.5 -£7.5 Million) | 24/25 Season

Bournemouth Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 3, Won: 1, Drawn: 2

• 21 July AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Wrexham (Goal: Marcos Senesi) (Assist: Philip Billing)
• 25 July Arsenal 1-1 AFC Bournemouth (Arsenal win 5-4 on pens) (Goal: Antoine Semenyo)
• 4 Aug Bournemouth 1 – 0 Rayo Vallecano (Goal – Luis Sinisterra)
• 10 Aug Bournemouth 3 – 2 Girona (Goals: Kluivert(Penalty), Sinisterra, Jebinson) (Assists: Christie, Dango Ouattara, Faivre) – Kluivert took the penalty with Solanke now moving to Spurs

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s Bournemouth Pre-season guide

Bournemouth Friendlies Summary:

• Semenyo – ⚽
• Luis Sinisterra – ⚽⚽
• Jebinson – ⚽
• Senesi – ⚽
• Kluivert – ⚽
• Billing – A
• Christie – A
• Dango Ouattara – A
• Faivre – A

Further Read: Best FPL Picks Outside Top 6 Teams | 2024/25 FPL Season

Brentford Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 6, Won: 2, Drawn: 3, Lost: 1

• 20 July Wimbledon 2-5 Brentford (Goals: Igor Thiago(x2), Wissa(Penalty), Bryan Mbeumo, Kevin Schade). (Assists: Fin Stevens, Yunus Emre Konak, Iwan Morgan)
• 25 July Benfica 1-1 Brentford (Goal: Bryan Mbeumo)
• 30 July Estrela da Amadora 3-1 Brentford (Goal: Mathias Jensen) (Assist: Damsgaard)
• 3 Aug Watford 1-1 Brentford (Goal: Kevin Schade) (Assist: Ryan Trevitt)
• 9 Aug Brentford 4 – 4 Wolfsburg (Goals: Schade, Mbeumo, Jensen, Wissa) (Assists: Mbeumo, Ajer, Janlet, Daamsgard)
• Brentford also played a Wolfsburg 11 on the 10th of August, completely different teams from the 4-4 draw. Ben Mee, and Lewis Potter both featured along with Toney. Lewis Potter & Onyeka were the goal scorers in a 2-1 win (2nd 11 game so not added to the summary below)

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s Brentford Pre-season guide

Brentford Pre-Season Notes:

• Thiago suffered a meniscus injury during the Bees’ 5-2 victory over AFC Wimbledon on 20 July, which has been repaired. The striker will now begin a period of recovery and rehabilitation and is expected to return towards the end of the year.

Brentford Friendlies Summary:

• Mbeumo – ⚽⚽⚽A
• Thiago(Injured now) – ⚽⚽
• Schade – ⚽⚽⚽
• Wissa – ⚽⚽
• Jensen – ⚽⚽
• Ajer – A
• Damsgaard – AA
• Fin Stevens – A
• Janlet – A
• Yunus Emre Konak – A
• Iwan Morgan – A
• Ryan Trevitt – A

Further Read: Eight Simple FPL Tips to Secure a Top FPL Finish | 24/25 Season

Brighton Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played:4, Won:4

• 24 July Kashima Antlers 1-5 Brighton (Goals: Amario Cozier-Duberry(x2), Yasin Ayari, Yankuba Minteh) (Assists: Facundo Buonanotte, Weir, Milner, Simon Adingra)
• 28 July Tokyo Verdy 2-4 Brighton (Goals: Minteh, Sarimento, Van Hecke, Adingra) (Assists: Buonanotte(x2), Welbeck, Osman)
• 3 Aug Queens Park Rangers 0-1 Brighton (Goal: Wlebeck(Penalty)) (Assist: Yankuba Minteh)
• 10 Aug Brighton 4 – 0 Villarreal (Goals: Joao Pedro, Minteh, Welbeck(2)) (Assists: Mitoma(2), Minteh)

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s detailed Brighton Pre-season guide

Brighton Pre-Season Notes:

• Barco’s absence was precautionary against QPR in their 3rd friendly. No risks after minor muscle issue in training yesterday.
• Joao Pedro made his return to Brighton’s 11, he played 45 mins in the last friendly and picked up a goal.
• Welbeck scored two penalties in the last two friendlies but Joao Pedro wasn’t on the pitch both times.

Brighton Friendlies Summary:

• Minteh – ⚽⚽⚽AA
• Buonanotte – AAA
• Mitoma – AA
• Sarimento – ⚽⚽
• Cozier Duberry – ⚽⚽
• Joao Pedro – ⚽
• Adingra – ⚽A
• Welbeck – ⚽⚽⚽A
• Van Hecke – ⚽
• James Milner – A
• Yasin Ayari – ⚽
• Ibrahim Osman – A
• Jensen Weir – A

Further Read: Best Premium FPL Defenders for the 2024/25 FPL Season

Chelsea Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 6, Won: 1, Drawn: 2, Lost: 3

• 25 July Chelsea 2-2 Wrexham (Goals: Nkunku, Ugochukwu) (Assists: Guiu, Broja)
• 27 July Chelsea 1-4 Celtic (Goal: Nkunku) (Assist: Sterling)
• 1 Aug Chelsea 3-0 Club America (Goals: Nkunku, Madueke, Guiu) (Assists: Nkunku, Lavia, Dewsbury Hall)
• 3 Aug Man City 4-2 Chelsea (Goals: Sterling, Madueke) (Assists: Lavia, Madueke)
• 7 Aug Chelsea 1 – 2 Real Madrid (Goal: Noni Madueke) (Assist: Enzo)
• 11 Aug Chelsea 1 – 1 Inter Milan (Goal: Ugochukwu)

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s detailed Chelsea Pre-season guide

Chelsea Pre-Season Notes:

• Enzo Maresca on Nkunku’s great impact in pre-season: “I knew Nkunku before I joined… I love him!”. “He can play in the pocket, as a nine and winger. He’s a very good fit for this system”.
• Christopher Nkunku on his fitness and favourite position. “I am not 100 percent now, but I am working towards it and I hope soon I will be fit. I don’t have a favourite position. We are still in the pre-season. We just want to work and accept the ideas of the coach. He said I can play winger, striker or ten.”

Chelsea Friendlies Summary:

• Nkunku – ⚽⚽⚽A
• Madueke – ⚽⚽⚽A
• Dewsbury Hall – A
• Sterling – ⚽A
• Marc Guiu – ⚽A
• Lesley Ugochukwu – ⚽⚽
• Roméo Lavia – AA
• Enzo – A
• Amando Broja – A

Further Read: FPL Rotational Pairs & Combinations for the 2024/25 FPL Season

Crystal Palace Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 5, Won: 3, Drawn: 2

• 19 July Crystal Palace 1-1 Charlton (Goal: Rak-Sakyi) (Assist: Daichi Kamada)
• 27 July Crawley Town 3-6 Crystal Palace (Goals: Rak-Sakyi(x2), Edouard, Kamada, Schulpp, Ayew)
  (Assists: Edouard(2), Kamada, Will Hughes, Chris Richards, Schulpp)
• 1 Aug Crystal Palace 3-1 Wolves (Goals: Schlupp, Ayew, Agbinone) (Assists: Ayew, Dean Henderson)
• 4 Aug Crystal Palace 3-1 West Ham (Goals: Schlupp, Edouard, Mitchell) (Assists: Schlupp, Ayew)
• 11 Aug Crystal Palace 1 – 1 Nantes (Goal: Kamada) (Assist: Mitchell)

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s detailed Crystal Palace Pre-season guide

Eze made his return in Palace’s final pre-season game vs Nantes, Henderson is the 1st choice GK with Sam Johnstone set to leave Palace in search of regular first-team football.

Crystal Palace Friendlies Summary:

• Schlupp – ⚽⚽⚽AA
• Edouard – ⚽⚽AA
• Rak Sakyi – ⚽⚽⚽ (£4.5 MID)
• Kamada – ⚽⚽AA(£5.5 MID)
• Ayew – ⚽⚽AA
• Mitchell – ⚽A
• Asher Agbinone – ⚽
• Henderson – A (Yes £4.5 GK?)
• Will Hughes – A
• Chris Richards – A

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Everton Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 6, Won: 3, Drawn: 1, Lost: 2

• 19 July –  Sligo Rovers 3-3 Everton (Goals: Holgate, Chermiti(x2) (Assists: Jack Harrison(x2), Chermiti)
• 27 July –  Salford 2-1 Everton (Goal: James Garner) (Assist: Youssef Chermiti)
• 30 July –  Coventry 3-0 Everton
• 3 Aug – Preston North End 0-3 Everton (Goals: Lindstrøm, DCL, Jake O’Brien) (Assists: Jack Harrison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin)
• 06 Aug – Everton 6 – 0 Motherwell (Goals: Beto(x2), Muapay(x2), O’Brien, Armstrong) – Behind closed doors friendly only goal data available. Not added to the summary below
• 10 Aug – Everton 1 – 0 AS Roma (Goal: DCL) (Assist: McNeil)

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s detailed Everton Pre-season guide

Everton Pre-Season Key Notes:

• DCL won and scored a penalty in Everton’s 3rd friendly vs Preston North End
• “Youssef Chermiti has one which will take a while. We’re a bit disappointed in that. He was going well in pre-season and that’s not going to be a short one, not by the looks of things. Jimmy, less so.” – Sean Dyche on Chermiti & Garner
• Everton confirmed Youssef Chermiti had undergone minor surgery on a foot injury. The Blues striker sustained the problem during a training session at Finch Farm.

Everton Friendlies Summary:

• Chermiti ⚽⚽AA
• Harrison AAA
• DCL⚽⚽A
• McNeil – A
• Lindstrom⚽ (Direct Free Kick)
• Garner ⚽
• Jake O’Brien ⚽
• Mason Holgate ⚽

Further Read: FPL Gameweek 1 Drafts with Haaland and Salah

Fulham Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 5, Won: 3, Draw: Lost: 2

• 24 July Fulham 4-0 QPR (Goals: Harry Wilson(x2), Raul Jimenez(Penalty), Adama Traore)
• 27 July Fulham 6-1 Watford
  • Saša Lukić scored the penalty after Rodrigo Muniz had been brought down. (Goals: Lukic, Muniz, Iwobi, Raul Jimenez, Adrion Pajaziti, Jay Stansfield) (Assists: Muniz, Iwobi, Raul(x2), Harry Wilson, Josh king)
• 2 Aug Benfica 0-1 Fulham (Goal: Iwobi, Assist: Robinson)
• 5 Aug Fulham 1 – 2 Sevilla (Goal: Smith Rowe, Assist: Robinson – Goal video)
• 10 Aug Fulham 2 – 0 Hoffenheim (Goal: Smith Rowe, Adama Traore) (Assist: Iwobi(x2))

Note: A Fulham 11 played a 60-minute game vs Hoffenheim 11 consisting of players who did not start the other game(2-0 Fulham win) – Playing 11: Benda; Castagne, Araujo, Cuenca, Sessegnon; Reed, Cairney, King; Wilson, Raúl, Stansfield. Goal: Stansfield(x2), Harry Wilson. Not added to the summary below because no other info was available in the match report.

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s detailed Everton Pre-season guide

Fulham Pre-Season Key Notes:

• Fulham’s game vs QPR, Watford did not have any further information and hence not added to the friendlies summaries below.

Fulham Friendlies Summary:

• Iwobi – ⚽AA
• Robinson – AA
• Adama Traore – ⚽
• Smith Rowe – ⚽⚽⚽(One of the goals was scored when he played for Arsenal)
• Muniz- ⚽A (Reported as Scored a goal, Won a penalty- in the game vs Watford)

Further Read: 24/25 Season FPL Team Structure Guide with Drafts & Ratings

Ipswich Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 4, Won: 3, Lost: 1

• 20 July – Shakhtar Donetsk 0-1 Ipswich Town (Goal: Sam Morsy) (Assist: Wes Burns)
• 27 July – Ipswich 1-2 Fortuna Dusseldorf (Goal: Marcus Harness) (Assist: Conor Chaplin)
• 3 Aug – Ipswich 1-0 Hoffenheim (Goal: Jack Taylor) (Assist: Omari Hutchinson)
• 10 Aug – Ipswich 1-0 OCG Nice (Goal: Tuanzebe)

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s detailed Ipswich Pre-season guide

Ipswich Friendlies Summary:

• Hutchinson – A
• Jack Taylor – ⚽
• Harness – ⚽
• Chaplin – A
• Morsy – ⚽
• Burns – A
• Tuanzebe- ⚽(4.0 million DEF)

Further Read: Underpriced FPL Assets at Each ‘Big Six’ Club | 24/25 Season

Leicester City Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 5, Won: 2, Lost: 3

• 20 July Leicester 2-1 Villarreal (Goal: Vardy, Mavididi) (Assists: James Justin, Conor Coady)
• 23 July Shrewsbury Town 1-2 Leicester (Goal: Vardy, Mavididi) (Assists: Abdul Fatawu, Justin)
• 26 July Leicester 0-1 Palermo 
• 3 Aug Augsburg 1-0 Leicester 
• 10 Aug – Leicester 0 – 3 Lens

Leicester City Friendlies Summary:

• Mavididi⚽⚽ (£5.5 MID)
• Vardy⚽
• McAteer⚽
• Fatawu A
• Justin AA
• Coady A

Further Read: Best £4.0 Million FPL Defenders for the 2024/25 FPL Season

Liverpool Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 5, Won: 4, Lost: 1

• 19 July Liverpool 0-1 Preston 
• 27 July Liverpool 1-0 Real Betis (Goal: Dominik Szoboszlai) (Assist: Salah)
• 1 Aug Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal (Goals: Mohamed Salah, Fabio Carvalho) (Assists: Harvey Elliott(x2))
• 4 Aug Man Utd 0-3 Liverpool (Goals: Carvalho, Tsimikas, Curtis Jones) (Assists: Diogo Jota(x2), Mohamed Salah)
• 11 Aug Liverpool 4 – 1 Sevilla (Goals: Luis Diaz(x2), Diogo Jota, Nyoni) (Assists: Jota, TAA, Szoboszlai)
• 11 Aug Liverpool 0 – 0 Las Palmas (Liverpool played a second team consisting of players who did not play the game earlier in the day against Sevilla)

Liverpool team vs Las Palmas: Kelleher, Endo, Konate, Nunez (Blair, 67), Jones, Gakpo (Morton, 67), Elliott, Robertson (Scanlon, 60), Phillips (Nallo, 67), Doak, Bradley.

Unused subs: Davies, Gordon, Van den Berg.

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s detailed Liverpool Pre-season guide

Liverpool Pre-Season Key Notes:

• Slot on Szoboszlai’s absence in their friendly vs Man United: “I think it’s our 13th day of the tour. Dominik joined every session and every game. I think it’s a bit of fatigue and we don’t want to take any risks because we fly back to Liverpool tonight. On Tuesday all the other players arrive as well, so we want to start off then with all the players available.”
• Szoboszlai could play an advanced number 10 role but also be a part of a double pivot(deeper role).

Liverpool Friendlies Summary:

• Salah – ⚽AA
• Jota – ⚽AAA
• Luiz Diaz – ⚽⚽
• Elliott – AA
• Carvalho – ⚽⚽(Moving to Brentford on a permanent transfer)
• Szoboszlai – ⚽A
• Trent Alexander Arnold – A
• Jones – ⚽
• Tsmikias – ⚽

Further Read: Best FPL Budget Enablers For The 2024-25 FPL Season

Man City Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 5, Won: 1, Drawn: 2, Lost: 2

• 24 July Man City 3-4 Celtic (Goals: Bobb, Haaland, Maximo Perrone) (Assists: Bobb(x2), Nico O’Reilly)
• 27 July Man City 2-3 AC Milan (Goals: McAtee, Haaland) (Assists: Bobb, Micah Hamilton)
• 31 July Man City 2-2 Barcelona (Goals: Nico O’Reilly, Grealish) (Assists: Kovacic, Gvardiol)
  • Barcelona won 4-1 on pens 
  • Phillips and Wright penalties were saved by substitute ‘keeper Ander Astralaga while Barcelona made no mistake with their three kicks to seal the victory.
• 3 Aug Man City 4-2 Chelsea (Goals: Haaland(x3), Bobb) (Assists: James McAtee(x2))
• 10 Aug Man City 1 – 1 Man Utd (Goal: B Silva) (Assist: Bobb) -> Goal video
  • Man City won on penalties with Ederson scoring his spot-kick

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s detailed Man City Pre-season guide

Man City Pre-Season Key Notes:

• The above players are highly likely to be not ready to start in GW1
• Guardiola on players returning from international duty [incl. Foden, Walker, Rodri]: “We will be late. Not against United [they won’t feature in the Community Shield]. “Against Chelsea, against Ipswich [they will be reintroduced]…” via @1fplnews
• Pep Guardiola: “Ederson is our ???? Penalty taker alongside KDB and Haaland”

Man City Friendlies Summary:

• Haaland – ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽
• Bobb – ⚽⚽AAAA (£5.0 MID)
• McAtee – ⚽AA
• Grealish – ⚽
• B Silva – ⚽
• Gvardiol – A
• Kovacic – A
• Nico O’Reilly – ⚽A
• Maximo Perrone – ⚽
• Micah Hamilton – A

Further Read: Underpriced FPL Assets from Traditional Big 6 Teams

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Man United Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 6, Won: 2, Drawn: 1, Lost: 3

• 15 July Rosenborg 1-0 Man Utd 
• 20 July Rangers 0-2 Man Utd (Goals: Amad Diallo, Joe Hugill) (Assists: Mason Mount, Maxi Oyedele)
• 28 July Arsenal 2-1 Man Utd (Goals: Rasmus Højlund) (Assists: Marcus Rashford)
• 1 Aug Man Utd 3-2 Real Betis (Goals: Casemiro, Amad Diallo, Rashford) (Assists: Eriksen, Amad Diallo, Marcus Rashford)
• 4 Aug Man Utd 0-3 Liverpool
• 10 Aug Man United 1 – 1 Man City (Goal: Garnacho) (Assist: Bruno Fernandes)
  • Man United lost the penalties(7-6) with Sancho & Evans missing their spot-kicks

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out our detailed Man United Pre-season guide

Man United Pre-Season Key Notes:

• Hojlund and new signing Leny Yoro were injured in pre-season
• Amad looking very sharp in pre-season and took corners too in the absence of Luke Shaw & Bruno Fernandes

Man United Friendlies Summary:

• Diallo – ⚽⚽A (£5.0 MID)
• Rashford – ⚽AA
• Hojlund – ⚽ (Injured right now)
• Casemiro – ⚽
• Garnacho – ⚽
• Bruno Fernandes – A
• Mount – A
• Harry Amass – A
• Maxi Oyedele – A
• Joe Hugill – ⚽(Now moved to Wigan on loan)

Further Read: FPL Players to Avoid in your GW1 Drafts | 2024/25 FPL Season

Newcastle United Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 6, Won: 5, Lost: 1

• 20 July Newcastle 3-1 Unterhaching (Goals: Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy, Isak) (Assist: Barnes, Murphy, Hall)
• 27 July Hull City 0-2 Newcastle (Goals: Isak, Murphy) (Assists: Murphy, Jamie Miley)
• 31 July Urawa Red Diamonds 1-4 Newcastle (Goals: Murphy(2), Lewis Hall, Isak) (Assists: Joe Willock, Murphy, Jamie Miley)
• 3 Aug Yokohama F Marinos 2-0 Newcastle
• 9 Aug Newcastle 4 – 0 Girona (Goals: Longstaff(x2), Murphy, Gordon) (Assists: Livramento, Hall, Isak)
• 10 Aug Newcastle 1 – 0 Stade Brestois (Goal: Barnes) (Assist: Kelly)

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s detailed Newcastle United Pre-season guide

Newcastle United Pre-Season Key Notes:

• Jacob Murphy looks great in pre-season and is expected to be starting at RW at least until they sign a new player
• Isak won a penalty in the friendly vs Girona, he took it and missed it
• Gordon made his first appearance in pre-season vs Girona and scored a goal
• Hall played at LB in the last friendly vs Girona with Burn playing in CB
• Newcastle played their last two friendlies in back-to-back days. Most of the main team played vs Girona on Friday Night & did not feature in the game vs Stade Brestois.

Newcastle United Friendlies Summary:

• Murphy – ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽AAA(£5.5 MID)
• Isak – ⚽⚽⚽A
• Longstaff – ⚽⚽
• Gordon – ⚽
• Barnes – ⚽⚽ A
• Kelly – A
• Hall – ⚽ AA
• Livramento – A
• Willock – A

Further Read: Team wise Best FPL Differentials(<10% TSB) for the 2024/25 Season

Nottingham Forest Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 6, Won: 3, Drawn: 2, Lost: 1

• 13 July Chesterfield 0-3 Nott’m Forest (Goals: Wood, Ibrahim Sangaré, Josh Bowler) (Assists: Hudson Odoi(x2), Ola Aina)
• 19 July Sunderland 1-1 Nott’m Forest (Goal: Omar Richards) (Assist: Elanga)
• 23 July Nott’m Forest 2-1 Millwall (Goals: Wood, Callum Hudson Odoi) (Assists: Nico Domínguez, Ryan Yates)
• 26 July Nott’m Forest 0-1 Elche
• 2 Aug Nott’m Forest 0-0 Villarreal 
• 8 Aug  Nott’m Forest 4 – 3 Olympiacos (Goals: Wood, Yates(x2), Elanga) (Assists: Wood(x2), Hudson Odoi)

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s detailed Nottingham Forest Pre-season guide

Nottingham Forest Pre-Season Key Notes:

• Nuno has not confirmed who the starting goalkeeper will be for Forest

Nottingham Forest Friendlies Summary:

• Hudson Odoi – ⚽AAA
• Wood – ⚽⚽⚽AA
• Sangare – ⚽
• Omar Richards – ⚽
• Josh Bowler – ⚽
• Nico Domínguez – A
• Elanga – ⚽A
• Yates – ⚽⚽A
• Aina – A

Southampton Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 7, Won: 4, Lost: 1, Draw: 2

• 19 July Eastleigh 1-7 Southampton 
• 24 July Bordeaux 2-3 Southampton 
• 27 July Southampton 3-1 Montpellier 
• 31 July Oxford United 2-0 Southampton 
• 3 Aug Millwall 0-1 Southampton 
• 7 Aug v Southampton 1-1 Lazio(5.5 MID Brereton Diaz scored within 5 minutes of his full Southampton debut, Alcaraz red card)
• 10 Aug v Southampton 0-0 Getafe 

Southampton Pre-Season Key Notes:

• Adam Armstrong is on penalties.

Southampton Friendlies Summary:

1. Armstrong⚽⚽⚽ (£5.5 FWD)
2. Smallbone⚽A
3. Sugawara ⚽AA
4. Brereton Diaz ⚽(5.5 MID)
5. Manning⚽
6. Alcaraz ⚽️A
7. Mara⚽⚽
8. Dibling⚽⚽AA (Not there in FPL)
9. Amo-Ameyaw⚽AA (£4.5 MID)
10. Harwood Bellis⚽ (£4.0 nailed DEF)
11. Sulemana ⚽️
12. Aribo A
13. Downes A
14. Edozie A
15. Edwards A

Further Read: Premier League Penalty & Set Piece Takers | 2024/25 PL Season

Spurs Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 6, Won: 4, Lost: 2

• 17 July  Hearts 1-5 Spurs (Goals: Johnson, Moore, Phillips, Lankshear, Spence) (Assists: Spence, Bergvall, Werner, Dane Scarlett, Maddison)
• 20 July QPR 0-2 Spurs (Goals: Bissouma, Dane Scarlett) (Assists: Moore, Dejan Kulusevski)
• 27 July Vissel Kobe 2-3 Spurs (Goals: Porro, Son, Moore) (Assists: Kulusevski, Jamie Donley, Johnson)
• 31 July Team K League 3-4 Spurs (Goals: Son, Kulusevski, Will Lankshear) (Assists: Jamie Donley, Kulusevski, Son, Werner)
• 3 Aug Spurs 1-2 Bayern Munich (Goal: Porro) (Assist: Bissouma)
• 10 Aug Spurs 2 – 3 Bayern Munich (Goals: Kulusevski(2)), (Assist: Bergvall)

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s detailed Spurs Pre-season guide

Spurs Pre-Season Key Notes:

• Pedro Porro scored two goals already in pre-season and is very attacking
• Kulusevski starting as the CF in the absence of Richarlison, should change now that Solanke has signed
• Johnson seems nailed on the RW spot

Spurs Forest Friendlies Summary:

• Son – ⚽⚽⚽A
• Johnson – ⚽A
• Spence – ⚽A
• Maddison – A
• Werner – AA
• Bissouma – ⚽A
• Bergvall – AA (£4.5 MID)
• Kulusevski – ⚽⚽⚽AAA
• Porro – ⚽⚽
• Ashley Phillips – ⚽
• Mikey Moore – ⚽⚽A
• Will Lankshear – ⚽⚽
• Dane Scarlett – ⚽A
• Jamie Donley – AA

Further Read: List of Free to Join Prize FPL Mini Leagues Ahead of 24/25 Season

West Ham Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 5, Won: 1, Drawn: 2, Lost: 2

• 15 July Ferencvaros 2-2 West Ham (Goals: Nayef Aguerd, Ings) (Assist: Andy Irving)
• 20 July Dagenham & Redbridge 0-1 West Ham (Goal: Andy Irving) (Assist: Ward Prowse)
• 28 July West Ham 1-3 Wolves (Goal: Mohammed Kudus) (Assist: Ings)
• 4 Aug Crystal Palace 3-1 West Ham (Goal: Michail Antonio)
• 10 Aug West Ham 2 – 2 Celta Vigo (Goals: Paqueta, Kudus) (Assists: Paqueta, Kudus)
  • West Ham won the penalties 6-5

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s detailed West Ham Pre-season guide

West Ham Friendlies Summary:

West Ham Pre-Season Goal Scorers and Assists:

• Kudus – ⚽⚽A
• Paqueta – ⚽A
• Aguerd – ⚽
• Antonio – ⚽A
• Ings – ⚽A
• Ward Prowse – A
• Andy Irving – ⚽A

Further Read: Best FPL Rotational Pairs and Combinations for 2024/25 FPL Season

Wolves Pre-Season Summary

Results: Played: 6, Won: 4, Lost: 2

• 15 July Como 1907 0-1 Wolves (Goal: Doherty) (Assist: Ait Nouri)
• 20 July Wolves 3-0 Bristol City (Goals: Cunha, Hee Chan) (Assists: Dawson, Sarabia)
• 28 July West Ham 1-3 Wolves (Goals: Cunha, R Gomes(x2)) (Assists: Hee Chan, Larsen, Lima)
• 1 Aug Crystal Palace 3-1 Wolves (Goal: Santiago Bueno) (Assist: Larsen)
• 4 Aug RB Leipzig 0-3 Wolves (Goals: Sarabia, R Gomes) (Assists: Sarabia, Hee Chan, Larsen)
• 10 Aug Wolves 0 – 1 Rayo Vallecano  

For more detailed updates on the lineups, goals + assists and minutes check out @FPL_Romfrosk’s detailed Wolves Pre-season guide

Wolves Pre-Season Key Notes:

• Cunha was injured during the pre-season tour to the USA & has been ruled out of the rest of the pre-season. He’s expected to be fit for GW1.

Wolves Friendlies Summary:

Wolves Pre-Season Goal Scorers and Assists:

• Gomes – ⚽⚽⚽ (£5.5 MID)
• Cunha – ⚽⚽
• Larsen – AAA
• Doherty – ⚽
• Hee-Chan – ⚽AA
• Santiago Bueno – ⚽
• Ait Nouri – A
• Dawson – A
• Sarabia – ⚽AA
• Lima – A

Further reads from ALLABOUTFPL ahead of FPL GW1 of the 2024/25 FPL Season

FPL Gameweek 1 Articles:
Top FPL GW1 Differential Picks(<10% TSB) To Target Ahead Of GW1 Deadline
FPL GW1 Scout Selection- Top Picks for GW1 with Stats and Analysis
Best FPL Drafts with Salah + Haaland with Pros/Cons and Key Notes
AllAboutFPL FPL GW1 Team Reveal with Key Notes
Top FPL Gameweek 1 Captain Picks Based on Analysis & Metrics
FPL Team Structure Analysis with Drafts and Ratings
FPL GW1 Tips- Best Formations & Structure, Haaland + Mo?, More

Must Read articles:
Premier League Penalty & Set Piece Takers | 2024/25 PL Season
2024/25 Pre-Season Summary of All 20 Premier League Teams
Best FPL Rotational Pairs and Combinations for 2024/25 FPL Season
Best FPL Budget Enablers For The 2024-25 FPL Season
List of Free to Join Prize FPL Mini Leagues Ahead of 24/25 Season
List of Creative FPL Team Names for the 2024/25 FPL Season
Best £6.5m FPL Midfielders Comparison For 2024/25 FPL Season
Team wise Best FPL Differentials(<10% TSB) for the 2024/25 Season
Best Liverpool FPL Assets to Target for FPL GW1
2024/25 FPL Season – Teams & Players to Target | Fixture Analysis
Best FPL Picks Outside Top 6 Teams | 2024/25 FPL Season
2024/25 FPL Season- New Rules & Changes | What’s New in FPL?
Players to Avoid in FPL GW1 Drafts
Underpriced FPL Assets from Traditional Big 6 Teams
Ultimate 2024/25 FPL Pre-Season Guide: Tips, Preview & More

GW1 Drafts and Analysis:
AllAboutFPL FPL GW1 Team Reveal with Key Notes
204/25 Season FPL Team Structure Guide with Drafts & Ratings
Best FPL Drafts with Salah + Haaland with Pros/Cons and Key Notes
Initial FPL GW1 Drafts for the 24/25 FPL Season with Pros & Cons

Position-Wise Analysis:
Defenders and Goal Keepers series:
Best FPL Goalkeepers to Target For The 2024/25 FPL Season
Best £4.0 Million FPL Defenders For The 2024/25 FPL Season
Best £4.5 Million FPL Defenders for the 2024/25 FPL Season
Best £5-5.5 Million FPL Defenders for the 2024/25 FPL Season
Best Premium FPL Defenders for the 2024/25 FPL Season(>=6.0 million)

Midfielders Series:
Best Premium FPL Midfielders (£8.0 – £12.5 Million) | 24/25 Season
Best Mid-Priced FPL Midfielders (£6.5 -£7.5 Million) | 24/25 Season
£4.5 Million FPL Midfielders Watchlist for the 2024/25 FPL Season
Best Budget FPL Midfielders (£5.0 -£6.0 Million) | 24/25 Season

Forwards Series:
Best Premium FPL Forwards Analysis Ahead Of 2024/25 Season
Best FPL Budget Forwards (£4.5 – £5.5 Million) | 24/25 FPL Season
Best FPL Mid Priced Forwards (£6 – £7 Million) | 24-25 Season
Best FPL Mid Priced Forwards (£7.5 – £8 Million) | 24-25 Season

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