LMS – Game 1 – Round 1

Another new season and another load of false hope, for most of us! It also means a new game of Last Man Standing! 119 players have opted in for this first game of the season – meaning a prize pot of £595. This is the highest number of entries we have ever had – surpassing the opening game of last season by two! Seven different teams have been picked in this opening round of the season.

The new season kicks off on Friday night as Manchester United welcome Fulham to Old Trafford – 16 players have picked the FA Cup winners.
On Saturday, in the lunchtime game, newly promoted Ipswich start their season with a vist from Liverpool to Portman Road – 8 players are hoping that Arne Slot gets off to a winning start. In the 3pm games, Arsenal face Wolves at the Emirates – 41 players have picked the Gunners. Newcastle take on newly promoted Southampton at St James’ Park – 50 players are hoping there is no upset here in this opening round.
On Sunday, Brentford have a London derby as they play Crystal Palace at the Gtech community stadium – Dave Weston has picked the Bees. The later game sees Chelsea host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge – Lynn Storer has gone for the champions.
The final game of the weekend takes place on Monday night as Leicester host Tottenham – Sandra Emmett and Owen Donnelly are hoping that Spurs will ruin Leicester’s return to the top flight.

Deadline for Round 2 will be Friday 23rd August at 12pm.  A full update can be viewed here.