Pre-season Hub for the 2017/18 FPL season
Hello and welcome to the Pre Season Hub for the 2017/18 season.
For those both old and new to the site this is an article which aims to bring to you in one convenient place, all the vital news from each of the twenty Premier League clubs’ friendly matches this summer. The ultimate aim is to build up a portfolio of information to help you in selecting your opening FPL squad when the game re-opens week commencing 10th July (next week)!
The hub is very much a living document which I personally will keep up to date as the matches take place. I encourage you guys to help out with any line-ups, goal scoring or assist information. We also like to see general notes being left here if you happened to witness on screen, or better still, in person, any particular player performance, style etc. Basically anything you deem FPL worthy.
How to use…
The whole article is intrinsically linked to the HOT COMMENTS section that appears above the Latest Comments. Basically we have created a comment link for each team. Simply scroll to the Hot Comments for the team you require info on and it’ll take you to their section and we will have all their pre-season info in one place courtesy of our fantastic community members.
The purpose of this is so that –
1. There is a specific place to post relevant pre-season info for each team –
Please post any findings – line-ups, signings, team news, match reports, etc…
2. It’s easy to find all the info.
Need to know the pre-season line-ups for Arsenal? Easy, just click on their link in Hot Comments and you will come to their hub.
So with the first pre-season friendlies involving FPL relevant teams taking place this Saturday the 8th with Watford beginning their schedule, please find below the fixtures…
(NB: At this stage there will still be pre-season matches being announced and I will endeavour to update these as we go along. Southampton for instance only have one friendly scheduled so far but this can be excused by their new manager only just arriving – expect further announcements soon).
Arsenal
13 July
Sydney v Arsenal
15 July
Western Sydney Wanderers v Arsenal
19 July
Bayern Munich v Arsenal
22 July
Chelsea v Arsenal
29 July
Arsenal v Benfica
30 July
Arsenal v Sevilla
6 August – Community Shield
Arsenal v Chelsea
Bournemouth
22 July
Portsmouth v Bournemouth
29 July
Queens Park Rangers v Bournemouth
30 July
Bournemouth v Valencia
2 August
Yeovil Town v Bournemouth
Brighton & Hove Albion
14 July
Fortuna Dusseldorf v Brighton & Hove Albion
22 July
Crawley Town v Brighton & Hove Albion
25 July
Southend United v Brighton & Hove Albion
29 July
Norwich City v Brighton & Hove Albion
1 August
Girona v Brighton & Hove Albion
6 August
Brighton & Hove Albion v Atletico Madrid
Burnley
14 July
Shamrock Rovers v Burnley
22 July
Kidderminster Harriers v Burnley
Alfreton Town v Burnley
25 July
Preston North End v Burnley
29 July
Nottingham Forest v Burnley
1 August
Burnley v Celta Vigo
5 August
Burnley v Hannover 96
Chelsea
22 July
Chelsea v Arsenal
25 July
Chelsea v Bayern Munich
29 July
Chelsea v Inter
6 August – Community Shield
Arsenal v Chelsea
Crystal Palace
15 July
Maidstone United v Crystal Palace
19 July
Liverpool v Crystal Palace
22 July
Crystal Palace v West Bromwich Albion/Leicester City
5 August
Crystal Palace v Schalke 04
Everton
13 July
Gor Mahia v Everton
19 July
Twente v Everton
22 July
Genk v Everton
6 August
Everton v Sevilla
Huddersfield Town
12 July
Accrington Stanley v Huddersfield Town
16 July
Bury v Huddersfield Town
22 July
Barnsley v Huddersfield Town
1 August
Stuttgart v Huddersfield Town
4 August
Torino v Huddersfield Town
Leicester City
19 July
Leicester City v West Bromwich Albion
22 July
Leicester City v Liverpool/Crystal Palace
26 July
Luton Town v Leicester City
28 July
Milton Keynes Dons v Leicester City
29 July
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leicester City
1 August
Burton Albion v Leicester City
4 August
Leicester City v Borussia Moenchengladbach
Liverpool
12 July
Tranmere Rovers v Liverpool
14 July
Wigan Athletic v Liverpool
19 July
Liverpool v Crystal Palace
22 July
Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion/Leicester City
29 July
Hertha Berlin v Liverpool
1 August
Bayern Munich v Liverpool
2 August
Atletico Madrid/Napoli v Liverpool
5 August
Liverpool v Athletic
Manchester City
20 July
Manchester United v Manchester City
26 July
Real Madrid v Manchester City
29 July
Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur
4 August
Manchester City v West Ham United
Manchester United
15 July
Los Angeles Galaxy v Manchester United
17 July
Real Salt Lake v Manchester United
20 July
Manchester United v Manchester City
23 July
Manchester United v Real Madrid
26 July
Manchester United v Barcelona
30 July
Valerenga v Manchester United
2 August
Manchester United v Sampdoria
8 August – UEFA Super Cup
Real Madrid v Manchester United
Newcastle United
14 July
Heart of Midlothian v Newcastle United
22 July
Preston North End v Newcastle United
26 July
Bradford City v Newcastle United
29 July
Mainz v Newcastle United
2 August
Wolfsburg v Newcastle United
6 August
Newcastle United v Hellas Verona
Southampton
22 July
Brentford v Southampton
Stoke City
10 July
Neuchatel Xamax v Stoke City
12 July
Young Boys v Stoke City
15 July
Monaco v Stoke City
25 July
Sheffield United v Stoke City
29 July
Bolton Wanderers v Stoke City
30 July
Crewe Alexandra v Stoke City
5 August
RB Leipzig v Stoke City
Swansea City
12 July
Barnet v Swansea City
15 July
Philadelphia Union v Swansea City
19 July
Richmond Kickers v Swansea City
22 July
North Carolina v Swansea City
29 July
Birmingham City v Swansea City
5 August
Swansea City v Sampdoria
Tottenham Hotspur
22 July
Tottenham Hotspur v Paris Saint-Germain
26 July
Tottenham Hotspur v Roma
Watford
8 July
Woking v Watford
15 July
Wimbledon v Watford
18 July
Viktoria Plzen v Watford
22 July
Eibar v Watford
West Bromwich Albion
12 July
Slavia Prague v West Bromwich Albion
19 July
Leicester City v West Bromwich Albion
22 July
West Bromwich Albion v Liverpool/Crystal Palace
26 July
Burton Albion v West Bromwich Albion
Walsall v West Bromwich Albion
29 July
Bristol Rovers v West Bromwich Albion
Slough Town v West Bromwich Albion
1 August
Kidderminster Harriers v West Bromwich Albion
Port Vale v West Bromwich Albion
5 August
Deportivo La Coruna v West Bromwich Albion
West Ham United
28 July
Werder Bremen v West Ham United (Match 1)
29 July
Werder Bremen v West Ham United (Match 2)
1 August
Altona 93 v West Ham United
4 August
Manchester City v West Ham United
Thanks for reading Pre-season Hub for the 2017/18 FPL season. This article was written by The Gallant Pioneer 
The Fixture Tracker…
More and more prices are being released. They all seem high
I agree Smash. Prices seem way too high right now but maybe they are planning a budget increase.
In the draft article it says 100 million still
Morning smash!
Most of the prices I’ve saw are as expected! Did think lacazaette would be around the 9.5/10 mark though, think Alli is at a decent price! Dreading to see what Kun, Kane and sanchez are, hopefully Kun is around 11!
Thoughts on cesc at 7? Could be a great option until hazard is back IMO!
Agreed on cesc, as a temporary measure. I still can’t decide whether Kun is mandatory or not. Depending on price, I might go Jesus for city cover. How much do we think Lukaku will be? Around the 11 mark too? Benteke could be a steal, especially if he leaves palace.
😮 100% ownership?
Wow that’s a lot cheaper than I was expecting. He was 9 Mil last season right?
Oh dear
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Oh Matt!
Rooney confirmed
The position of the ‘oo’ above his head makes for interesting visual interpretations. He’s either got a mohican, or Mickey Mouse ears.
Pick up Roo for 4m 😉
One question. Will he play?
Hey sorry mate only jesting I thk he will be about 7.5m but not sure where he fits in
I might be interested if he’s around the 7 mark. Think Koeman will get him fit and might be ok. This year
This Rudiget chap that Chelsea have signed – anyone know anything about him? Who is he likely to replace at the back?
Azpil got played RWB towards end of last season a bit so I think Moses may drop out. If so will make Azpil very attractive
So Rudiger is a RWB Smash?
Nah CB and Azpil will move out to WB I think
Hey Smash thought Moses had a really good season would he be dropped 😉
Squad game these days. When Chelsea conceded last season a lot of the goals came from the Azpil/Moses side which is why Conte wanted a CB so much. Azpil won’t be dropped so just think Moses maybe the fall guy
Gotcha thanks Smash!
I suspect Dele Alli might prove very popular at 9.5m
https://www.premierleague.com/news/435406
Seems reasonable. What were the top ones last season on mid? Have a feeling Sanchez was 11 odd?
I can’t remember that far back!
Sanchez was 11 and Hazard was 10.5 I think
Not too bad then
Only 0.5 more than Salah
Kop I thk Kane is a must so not sure I will be doubling up on Spurs just yet.
Kane could easily be 3.5m more expensive though.
I think he will be exactly that.
Sounds like Kane will be 13 million
evening lads, hope you enjoy your summer break
do we have a clue when will be the game released?
the early price publishing is a good idea, however i have a feeling that making our initial squad will cause more headaches than usual..
Hey dawids, they said w/c 10th, so anytime from midnight tonight. Got a feeling it’ll be Tuesday morning about 11 but that’s not based on anything other than a feeling!
You probably on paddypower looking for the best odds.
Haven’t actually used that this time for what you are actually referring to here
What times the update out?!
It’s a rest day for me, update will be out tomorrow.
You’re not kidding, I’ve seen your points today! :hippo:
It happens, sometimes we take rest days or sometimes we forget to hit save. 😉
That’s why I like this format, no need for that save nonsense
cheers init
It’s important to note that Spurs are playing home games at Wembley next year. Judging by their Champions league record and their away form not being as good could be one to monitor
That’ll be a huge factor mate. We saw what moving did to West Ham. A couple of early wins there and it’ll probably be fine and under the carpet. If not it’ll become an albatross.
Alli was about the same away as at home. Spurs as a team did see a drop off, but not as bad as many make it out to be.
Perhaps their struggles in the CL had to do with the fact that it was also the time they struggled a bit in the Premier league. There was an 8 game stretch in the PL from the middle of October to the middle of December where they only won twice, drew 6 and lost 2. So it is possible that they went out and played bad at Wembley, simply because they were not in great form.
Good points Mito. Though the pitch dimensions may be a factor. The FA apparently won’t let Spurs reduce the size, so perhaps Wembley won’t suit their style of play.
I think that’s exactly the point Bry – the thought is that Spurs struggle on the bigger pitch and it truly doesn’t suit their play. Not sure how much truth there is in that, but results so far suggest there is something in it.
Well they scored 18 goals in the 8 stadiums with the same pitch size as Wembley in their away travels last season.
3 of their lower scoring games of those 8 came during that Oct.-Dec window when they were struggling. I am not convinced that it matters that much, to their style. Everyone talks about their struggles at Wembley, but few mention that their 4 loses were to Chelsea twice, Monaco and Bayer Lever. Not exactly a bunch of patsies.
Kane’s price is what might deter me and his personal slow starting fpl style, but it won’t keep me off Viking or Alli as cover at the very least.
Yes agree Mito21 Kane price just might deter me from having him , but surely he has been the most consistent fwd for the last 3 seasons. So is he a must 😉
So what you’re saying Mito, is that even if Spurs have 99 problems, a pitch ain’t one? 😉
In 2014 Poch said this, which baffles me slightly, as it was recently reported he wants the Wembley pitch made smaller. I know it was 3 years ago, but it backs up Mito well.
“Our style means we need a bigger space to play because we play a positional game. It’s true that White Hart Lane is a little bit tight and it’s better for the opponent when they play deep.”
Curiously Brighton and Hudds will have the two biggest pitches in the Premier League this season. It didn’t help Hull (who had the biggest pitch), so they might wanna lop off a few square metres!
I think we should make pitch dimensions the buzz topic of 2017/18.
Silvers, will you make up your mind
Last night you told me that Kane was a must have!!
After your comment Kop I tried to do my first draft team & if Kane is 13.5m this is going to be hard with some of the prices where getting if you want 3 decent MF players I still will try & get Kane in but yes I’m bloody changing my mind already :whacky:
@Bry, I have always thought and noticed when I played and has become more evident to me watching my lad’s play, that a bigger pitch favours the more technically sound team. I assume if you ask Barca, Real, Bayern they would all prefer the biggest pitch possible. When my boys play against teams who look better on the ball and create well, I prefer to play the game in a sandbox so we don’t get stretched. But maybe I am crazy.
Wouldn’t argue with that Mito, although do Spurs count as one of the more technically sound teams?
Their high up there between the quality and flair teams such as Burnley and WestBrom!
Based on the players they have they are. Only teams I thought were technically superior were Liverpool and City. Liverpool basically have 7 mids on the field at all times including one at left back and forward. So no surprise there and City because of their style and talent have to be, even if Bravo and Stones have to be forced to do it while kicking and screaming about it. I also think that having Vert and Toby helps Spurs in that aspect.