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We know Sky viewing figures are down, so I wouldn't be shocked by any of the following "random" fixtures where they can play up the storylines for the 1st gameweek...
Liverpool vs one of the promoted teams - I'd say Sunderland
Everton at home
Brentford vs Spurs - moved to Monday night
Man U vs Wolves (or maybe Vs us to get Neville on comms to rip us apart for a few hours)
I'll be stunned if we get a winnable home match. I think they'll stitch us up at the start as much as possible.
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Last season man city got Ipswich second, the season before they got Burnley first so it tracks
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Fake list already doing the rounds which has us playing Liverpool three times.
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I predict we'll struggle first 6 games as we come to terms with Europe. Therefore do you want your easier games for after that period?
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Hopefully we have a proper pre-season of preparing so we are strong from the first match (to the last…), while some of the others are pimping themselves around in unhelpful exhibition matches.
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I think historically all teams struggle in their first European season. Flying all over Europe takes it's toll
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To be fair to Villa they qualified for the Champions League in the season that they also got to the Conference League semis, so it can be done.
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Latest leak has Forest at home to Leeds.
And champions get a promoted side in Burnley
Who knows.
