A good start can set the tone for the entire campaign, giving you an advantage over your mini-league rivals and putting you on the way to attaining a good overall rank. On the other hand, beginning poorly can lead to rushed transfers, wasted chips and early wildcards.

Opening day specialist Erling Haaland bagged a brace while summer signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki scored on their Premier League debuts as City got off to the perfect start courtesy of a