The written preview lands about a day and a half before the game, once the lineups, the injuries and the market have settled. Until then the boards below carry the matchup: recent form, how the two sides compare, and where each of them sits.
The full preview, matchup keys, probable starters and the storylines to watch, posts closer to game time, once lineups are set.
Each side's most recent results, newest first, with the score and who they played. These reach back into last season where a club has not played five yet, which is why every row carries its date.
Sunderland
Brentford
Fulham
Ipswich Town
Chelsea
Everton
Manchester City
Coventry City
Crystal Palace
AFC Bournemouth
Aston VillaAFC BournemouthEach club's XI from its most recent match, not a team sheet. The real ones post about an hour before kickoff, and sides rotate.
Sunderland4-2-3-1 · from Sep 5
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Brian Brobbey#9ForwardManchester City4-2-3-1 · from Sep 5