A kind run of early fixtures for Brentford gives Bryan Mbeumo the chance to make a strong start to 2023/24 Fantasy Premier League.
The Bees face only one of last season’s top seven sides in the first seven Gameweeks. This occurs in Gameweek 5, when they visit Newcastle United.
Mbeumo’s influence could prove all the more important as Brentford’s talisman Ivan Toney is suspended for the next few months.
Crucially, the Cameroonian was a huge success when his fellow forward was absent last season. Mbeumo produced five goals and three assists in those five fixtures, amassing 48 points.
Estupinan's home comforts
Pervis Estupinan also has a set of opening fixtures that can enable him enjoy a successful start to the new season.
The Brighton & Hove Albion left-back has four home matches in the first six, hosting Luton Town, West Ham United, Newcastle and Bournemouth.
Brighton were far more reliable in defence at the Amex Stadium last season, recording nine of their 12 clean sheets at home.
McNeil worth a look
Dwight McNeil has the fixtures to maintain momentum for Everton.
The winger played a crucial role in securing his side’s safety last season, scoring four goals and supplying two assists in their final eight matches.
Everton host Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the first four Gameweeks, as well as visiting promoted Sheffield United.
Hatters the promoted team to eye
Luton look to have the best opening schedule among the promoted sides.
Rob Edwards’ men avoid all of last season’s top five teams in the first 10 Gameweeks, lifting their prospects at both ends of the pitch.
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Left wing-back Alfie Doughty was their standout defender last season, with two goals and five assists in 31 appearances.
Frontman Carlton Morris was a huge influence in his debut campaign for the Hatters, scoring 20 goals and supplying seven assists.
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