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DREAM TEAM managers must remember to select a captain for Gameweek 32 before Saturday’s 1:30pm deadline.Logic dictates that the best skipper is likely to come from the exclusive group of four clubs set to play twice: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Crystal Palace.It’s back-to-back double Gameweeks for ArsenalCredit: Dream TeamBukayo Saka (£6.5m) has to be considered a strong contender given he averages 8.7 points-per-game this season, a rate only bettered by Mohamed Salah (£7.2m) and Erling Haaland (£7.8m) – more on Liverpool’s main man later.Arsenal’s No7 missed a penalty against Real Madrid on Wednesday night but made up for it with a delightful finish in the second half.The England winger could feast against relegation-bound Ipswich this weekend if given the chance but there’s a slight risk that Mikel Arteta continues to manage his star player’s workload following his recent hamstring injury.Saka has made five appearances since his return but he’s yet to complete 90 minutes and with Arsenal surely prioritising the Champions League, it wouldn’t be all that surprising if his game time was limited against the Tractor Boys.The North Londoners will host Crystal Palace on Wednesday.Among the goalsCredit: ReutersAnd so perhaps it’s best to stick the armband on a Manchester City player?Omar Marmoush (£4.8m) has banked 55 points in his last five outings via four goals.The Egyptian star is virtually guaranteed to lead the line all the while Haaland is sidelined with injury.Most read in FootballPep Guardiola’s side travel to Everton this weekend before hosting Aston Villa on Tuesday night.That’s far from an ultra favourable double header but a swaggering 5-2 win over Palace last time out yielded plenty of points – Marmoush pouched 13 of them.In favour with EmeryCredit: GettyAston Villa’s double header is tough on paper with a home game against high-flying Newcastle preceding a trip to the Etihad.But the Villains are among the Premier League’s most in-form sides right now and gave PSG a scare in the week.Predicting Unai Emery’s line-ups isn’t all that easy but Morgan Rogers (£4.5m) and Youri Tielemans (£4m) have been his most trusted lieutenants all season, while Marcus Rashford (£3.8m) has been favoured over Ollie Watkins (£4.6m) lately.The latter has amassed 48 points across the last three Gameweeks.Crystal Palace’s double shift of Bournemouth (h) and Arsenal (a) looked a lot more inviting before they were blown out of the water by Man City and Newcastle in Gameweek 31.Eberechi Eze (£4.9m) would probably be the captain of choice but his tame penalty miss against the Magpies will have irked plenty of gaffers.Leicester in his sightsCredit: GettyAway from the double headers, Leicester v Liverpool is a huge mismatch on paper.Salah is without a goal in his last five games but there’s every chance he’ll end his mini drought against the Foxes on Sunday, a team with a goal difference of -45 this season.Read More on The SunThe Reds don’t have a midweek fixture but if the prolific Egyptian bags a brace (or more) at the weekend then he will satisfy those who captain him.Here at Dream Team HQ we always prefer players with two fixtures at their disposal but there’s no doubt Salah is a strong contender for Gameweek 32.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

SCORE PREDICTOR users will once again battle it out for a £250 cash prize in Matchweek 28.Enter our free-to-game before Saturday’s 5:30pm deadline and your football instincts could enhance your bank balance.Play now!Credit: Dream TeamSimply enter your predictions for the selected fixtures and earn points for the accuracy of your forecast as the action unfolds.If you earn the most points then you’ll claim the cash prize!PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR NOW!Allow us to present some key stats and facts to help inform your decisions…Aston Villa v NewcastleThe Magpies have well and truly had the better of this match-up in recent times having scored 11 goals across their last three meetings, all comfortable wins.Saturday afternoon’s game is a meeting of the Premier League’s form teams as both have won five of their last six games, the same record as Liverpool.Unai Emery’s troops produced a valiant performance against PSG in the week but were ultimately eliminated from the Champions League and it seems likely the effort expended in that endeavour will count against them this weekend.Newcastle boast the third best away record in the top flight this season.Our Prediction: 3-1 to NewcastleMost read in FootballNewcastle are flying right nowCredit: GettyIpswich v ArsenalThe Tractor Boys have beaten Bournemouth and drawn with Chelsea this month but they’ve left it late in the day if they are to avoid relegation.The Portman Road faithful have had precious little to cheer this season as Kieran McKenna’s side have scraped just seven points from 16 home games.As for the Gunners, they have the small matter of a Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid to negotiate before they start to think about Ipswich.One way or the other, they may suffer from a European hangover come Sunday lunchtime but there’s probably no need to overthink a contest between the teams currently 18th and second in the table.Our Prediction: 2-0 to ArsenalArteta will have to refocus his players after taking on MadridCredit: GettyManchester United v WolvesVitor Pereira’s side are finishing the season in fine form.A 4-2 victory over Spurs last time out made it four wins in succession and five unbeaten.Wolves were boosted further by the return of talisman Matheus Cunha from suspension last weekend and the talented Brazilian marked the occasion with a goal.Man United are without a win in their last four outings in all competitions with a home game against Lyon to come on Thursday night.The Red Devils were well and truly outplayed by Newcastle last weekend and Ruben Amorim won’t be relishing the prospect of facing one of the league’s most in-form teams this weekend, regardless of how their Europa League quarter-final plays out.Wolves won the reverse fixture 2-0 on Boxing Day.Our Prediction: 3-1 to WolvesCunha returned for Wolves last weekendCredit: GettyLeicester v LiverpoolA cut-and-dry fixture here, surely?The Foxes stopped their goalless losing streak with a 2-2 draw away to Brighton last weekend but the broader picture remains very bleak indeed.Leicester have mustered just 18 points this campaign and their goal difference of -45 tells a damning story.Whereas Arne Slot’s side are at the opposite end of the scale with 76 points to their name and a positive goal difference of 43.It’s night and day.Our Prediction: 3-0 to LiverpoolLiverpool are closing in on the titleCredit: PATottenham v Nottingham ForestGiven West Ham are playing Southampton on Saturday, there’s a chance Ange Postecoglou’s men will be 17th in the table at kick-off on Monday night.Like Man United, Spurs will be focused on Thursday night’s Europa League commitment first and foremost.In contrast, Forest are wholly concentrated on a strong finish in the league with Champions League qualification firmly in their sights.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side lost to Aston Villa and Everton in their two most recent outings and now have Newcastle, Man City, Chelsea and Villa breathing down their neck.In previous years, a trip to North London would be a daunting task under such pressure but Spurs have failed to win ten of their 16 home games in the league this term.Read More on The SunOur Prediction: 2-1 to Nottingham ForestShow us how it’s really done by entering your own predictions for Matchweek 28 now.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

WOLVES are finishing the season in fine style.A 4-2 win over Tottenham on Sunday means Vitor Pereira’s side have taken the maximum of 12 points from their last four Premier League games.Vitor Pereira has made a positive impact at WolvesCredit: GettyWolves remain 16th in the table as the campaign as a whole has been a disappointing one but Dream Team managers should monitor the form table closely at all times.No team has taken more points from their last five league games than the Black Country club.This fact alone should prompt gaffers to consider the options available to them from Molineux. Jorgen Strand Larsen (£3.6m) is among the game’s most in-form strikers at present having notched 46 points across his last four outings.This fruitful run has featured five goals at a rate of one every 67.6 minutes.The Norwegian forward has impressed in his first campaign on English soil with 12 league goals to his name in total.Strand Larsen has chipped in with a dozen goalsCredit: GettyElsewhere, Rayan Ait-Nouri (£4.2m) is statistically the most in-form defender in Dream Team right now.The Algeria international scored one goal and assisted another against Spurs for a 16-point return last time out.Most read in FootballMore broadly, he’s amassed 62 points in his last eight appearances.This prosperous spell has catapulted him up the rankings – he’s now 11th among assets in his position.A defender in the loosest sense of the wordCredit: GettyAit-Nouri is categorised as a defender but his actual role on the pitch resembles that of a midfielder.His attacking attributes have allowed him to register 11 goal involvements this season.Only Crystal Palace’s Daniel Munoz (£5.4m) boasts a higher tally among defenders at the time of writing.Most intriguing is Matheus Cunha (£5.3m).The Brazilian forward returned from suspension as a second-half substitute against Spurs and marked the occasion with a goal, his 16th of the campaign in all competitions.Cunha seemed to offer his apologies to the Molineux crowd after scoring against SpursCredit: PAThe 25-year-old has irked more than a few Wolves supporters in recent times as he has been publicly open to a transfer away from the club, with some ill-advised social media activity thrown in for good measure.But Cunha’s talent is undeniable, as evidenced by the Dream Team Stats Centre.Cunha’s average of 8.4 is only bettered by three players in the whole game: Mohamed Salah (£7.2m), Erling Haaland (£7.8m) and Bukayo Saka (£6.5m).That he is rubbing shoulders with players of such calibre is mightily impressive given Wolves have spent most of the campaign one or two places above the relegation zone.Cunha ranks among the top five forwards for goals, shots on target, big chances created, tackles and bonus points!Cunha averages 8.4 points-per-game this seasonCredit: ReutersWolves have just six league fixtures remaining but with Manchester United and Leicester up next, there may be an opening for one or two of their best performers in a competitive XI.Read More on The SunWith just a few Gameweeks remaining, there must be some Dream Team bosses willing to take a punt on some lowly-owned difference-makers.Cunha is the most popular Wolves player right now but he appears in just 1.6% of teams.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

KEVIN DE BRUYNE (£5.4m) rolled back the years to inspire Manchester City to a remarkable comeback victory over Crystal Palace at the weekend.The mood threatened to turn toxic at the Etihad when the Eagles went 2-0 up in the 21st minute but the hosts’ Belgian talisman, on his farewell tour after ten years at the club, played a pivotal role in what ended up being one of the best wins of the season for Pep Guardiola’s side.Few would begrudge De Bruyne a points-laden farewell tourCredit: Dream TeamDe Bruyne scored his 107th goal for Man City with a direct free-kick before he was involved in the build-up to Omar Marmoush’s (£4.8m) equaliser just three minutes later.Soon after the restart, the 33-year-old provided an assist with a composed lay-off for Mateo Kovacic (£2.6m) as the home side took full control against one of the Premier League’s most in-form sides.Academy products James McAtee (£0.9m) and Nico O’Reilly (£2.5m) completed the 5-2 rout but when all was said and done, De Bruyne was the big winner from a Dream Team perspective having banked 17 points.At the time of writing, only two players have performed better in Gameweek 31 – Joao Pedro (£3.4m) and Harvey Barnes (£2.9m) – who notched 19 points each over the weekend.De Bruyne picked Crystal Palace apart on SaturdayCredit: GettyDe Bruyne’s sizeable haul comes at a good time with Man City among the select group of just four teams set to fulfil two fixtures in Gameweek 32.The eight-time Premier League champions will travel to Everton this coming Saturday before hosting Aston Villa the following Tuesday.With double headers in short supply next Gameweek, Dream Team bosses should weigh up the prospect of one last ride with De Bruyne before he sails into the sunset.Generally speaking, gaffers should endeavour to make strategic decisions with their head rather than their heart but this approach may tick both boxes.Most read in FootballMan City have two fixtures in Gameweek 32Credit: AFPDe Bruyne has been among the most selected players in the game throughout the last decade; a premium midfielder who has justified his popularity and price with lorry-loads of points time and time again.For many, one final Gameweek with the gifted playmaker in tow will provide a welcome dose of nostalgia.And it may be the case that De Bruyne is more than a short-term punt as Man City will gain an additional fixture if they beat Nottingham Forest in Gameweek 33 to reach the FA Cup final.De Bruyne has not been at his best this season with significant injuries having taken their toll but it’s a measure of his extraordinary ability that he averages a goal involvement (five goals, ten assists) every 125 minutes in 2024/25.Strip all sentimentality away and he still appears to be a viable option for Gameweek 32.A welcome addition to Dream TeamCredit: ReutersAlternatively, gaffers may prefer to look to the future by recruiting Marmoush before Saturday’s 1:30pm deadline.The Egyptian forward has hit the ground running on English shores with seven goals and two assists since his January transfer from Frankfurt.He averages 7.7 points-per-game and is among the most in-form players in his position right now having banked 55 points from his last five outings via four goals.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

DREAM TEAM managers will need to make a final decision on their transfers for Gameweek 31 before Saturday’s 11am deadline.As always, the focus is on the double headers with the following seven teams set to play twice: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Tottenham, Manchester United, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Newcastle.Before we recommend some underrated differentials, let’s make it abundantly clear that the obvious star names attached to the aforementioned clubs should be the top priorities, in particular: Cole Palmer (£5.4m), Bruno Fernandes (£7m), Alexander Isak (£6.2m) and Morgan Rogers (£4.2m).Not bad for Plan BCredit: Dream TeamMikel Merino (£4.4m)Bukayo Saka (£6.6m) should also be considered a high priority if he’s passed fit – the Arsenal winger limped off against Real Madrid in the week.As did free-kick hero Declan Rice (£4.5m), who is also a good option when available.We’re choosing to shine a spotlight on Merino as his ownership remains a modest 1.2% despite the fact he’s banked 75 points in his last ten outings.Categorised as a midfielder in Dream Team, the Spaniard has been deployed as a makeshift striker lately in response to an injury crisis.And Mikel Arteta could not have wished for better results as Merino has scored six goals at a rate of one every 132 minutes since tasked with leading the line.Gaffers who recruit the 28-year-old essentially add an extra forward to their XI – a sneaky yet perfectly legitimate trick.Jacob Murphy (£3.8m)Murphy cashed in against LeicesterCredit: ReutersA rare double Gameweek for Newcastle opens up other possibilities for Dream Team bosses.Most read in FootballIsak is rightly the first port of call but with the Magpies having the luxury of back-to-back home games it wouldn’t be overkill to double up on attacking threats.Murphy bagged a brace against the Foxes last time out for a season-best return of 16 points.More broadly, the long-serving winger has contributed ten goal involvements in his last 16 games.Statistically one of the most in-form midfielders in the game, Murphy (1.3% ownership) has to be considered a tempting differential ahead of Man United and Crystal Palace’s visits to St James’ Park.Jean-Philippe Mateta (£4.3m)A real threatCredit: GettyPalace are one of just three teams with four fixtures to fulfil across the next two Gameweeks and only Liverpool have earned more points in the Premier League this calendar year.Simply put, it’s a great time to back the Eagles.We’ve tipped Daniel Munoz (£5.4m) and Eberechi Eze (£4.7m) a lot in recent weeks and the pair are relatively popular, justifiably so.But Mateta’s ownership of 3.9% seems a tad low for a striker who has scored nine goals in his last 13 appearances.Granted, his upcoming double header of Manchester City and Newcastle is a tricky one on paper but he’s among the most in-form finishers in the top flight at present.Youri Tielemans (£3.9m)Bonus ballCredit: RexPredicting Unai Emery’s starting line-up against Southampton this weekend is no easy feat.Aston Villa are 3-1 down on aggregate to PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals with the second leg to come on Tuesday night.It wouldn’t be a surprise if the Villains rested key players against an already-relegated Saints outfit with a view to throwing everything at the French giants.That being said, Tielemans has been virtually rotation-proof all season long having started every game in the league and Europe.The Belgian midfielder leads Dream Team for bonus points right now with 49 to his name.Read More on The SunA 15-point haul in Gameweek 30 (via two assists) has reminded Dream Team bosses of his credentials.Rogers is undoubtedly first in the pecking order but doubling up on Villa midfielders is a viable strategy this month.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

GAMEWEEK 31 features another open-ended captaincy debate.With Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Newcastle set to pull double duty, there are several viable candidates for the all-important armband.Isak has the luxury of two home fixtures this coming GameweekCredit: Dream TeamA rare double Gameweek for the Magpies presents Dream Team managers with a long-awaited opportunity to double Alexander Isak’s (£6.2m) points.The Swedish striker averages 8.4 points-per-game this season, a rate only bettered by three players at this moment in time.Isak has scored 24 goals and provided eight assists in all competitions.The only strikers with more points are Mohamed Salah (declining form) and Erling Haaland (injured).Eddie Howe’s side have the luxury of two home fixtures in Gameweek 31: Manchester United and Crystal Palace.The Toon’s head coach declared that Isak was “100% fit” after his side’s win over Leicester on Monday night so there’s seemingly no need to worry about availability scares.Palmer’s Gameweek 31 appears very favourableCredit: GettyElsewhere, Cole Palmer (£5.4m) should be considered a strong captaincy option.At the time of writing, Chelsea still have to play the first leg of their Conference League quarter-final against Legia Warsaw but, barring an injury to the 22 year-old midfielder, he seems well placed to deliver plentiful returns this coming Gameweek.Most read in FootballLike Newcastle, the Blues have back-to-back home games with Ipswich due at Stamford Bridge before the aforementioned Polish outfit visit London next Thursday.Enzo Maresca rang the changes against Brentford last time out when he dropped Palmer and four others to the bench but his bold selection yielded a dull 0-0 draw.Given Chelsea are still competing for Champions League qualification, it would be a huge surprise if the England international didn’t start against the Tractor Boys this Sunday.And if there’s still a job to do against Legia Warsaw in midweek then Palmer could be looking at two run outs against favourable opposition.A class act but a potential minutes riskCredit: AFPVilla couldn’t have asked for a more friendly league fixture this weekend as they will travel to Southampton, a match-up that usually offers plentiful points for the visiting team.However, with the Villains 3-1 down on aggregate to PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals, Unai Emery may rest key players against Saints.Morgan Rogers (£4.2m) banked 21 points in Gameweek 30 and would probably have a field day against the top flight’s worst defence but the risk of a benching is enough to provoke reluctance.Marco Asensio (£4.1m) and Ollie Watkins (£4.9m) both have a good chance of starting this weekend having only featured as substitutes in Paris.357 points and countingCredit: EPAMany gaffers will stick the armband on Bruno Fernandes (£7m) for Gameweek 31.The Red Devils travel to Newcastle before hosting Lyon in what is a tricky double header on paper.That being said, the Portuguese playmaker is leaps and bounds ahead of his team-mates and has proven himself capable of healthy returns in losing efforts this season.He remains among the game’s most in-form players.Eze is in fine formCredit: AFPThe Eagles’ double header is a tough one as they will travel to Manchester City and Newcastle.However, it’s worth noting that Oliver Glasner’s side have actually performed better on the road this season.Furthermore, only champions elect Liverpool have earned more points than Palace since the turn of year.Read More on The SunDaniel Munoz (£5.4m), Eberechi Eze (£4.7m) and Jean-Philippe Mateta (£4.3m) are all great assets to own in Gameweek 31 but whether any of them are worthy of being captain is another matter.Be sure to select your captain (and vice captain) before Saturday’s 11am deadline!Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

SCORE PREDICTOR Matchweek 27 features five mouthwatering Premier League match-ups.Play for free ahead of Saturday’s 5:30pm deadline and you could be £250 richer by Monday night.Play Score Predictor now!Credit: Dream TeamSimply enter your predictions for the selected fixtures and earn points for the accuracy of your forecast as the action unfolds.If you earn the most points then you’ll claim the cash prize!PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR NOW!Allow us to present some key stats and facts to help inform your decisions…Arsenal v BrentfordThe Gunners are riding high after an emphatic victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals and one suspects Mikel Arteta will already be prioritising the second leg.Truth be told, there’s little jeopardy left for Arsenal in the Premier League as they are unlikely to catch Liverpool or be caught by those behind them.The Bees are entering on-the-beach territory too, positioned 12th in table with an outside chance of claiming the Conference League spot but seemingly set for a comfortable mid-table finish.Brentford famously announced themselves in the top flight with a win over Arsenal but the North Londoners have had the better of this match-up ever since having won six of the last seven meetings.Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have impressed this season but the goals have dried up for Thomas Frank’s side of late with just four in their last five league outings.Most read in FootballBrentford have conceded more shots than any other side in the league this season while Arsenal have allowed the fewest shots.Our Prediction: 1-0 to ArsenalArsenal impressed against Real MadridCredit: GettyLiverpool v West HamThe Reds are in danger of finishing an otherwise superb season in limp fashion having lost three of their last four games in all competitions.However, Arne Slot will feel confident of restoring the party mood at Anfield this weekend as the Hammers are without a win in their last four.Graham Potter still has a lot of work to do at the London Stadium and with Wolves in decent form there’s a real danger that West Ham will finish 17th with just Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton below them.Liverpool have a positive goal difference of 21 in home league games this term while West Ham have conceded seven goals more than they’ve scored on the road.Our Prediction: 2-0 to LiverpoolPotter needs to find solutionsCredit: ReutersWolves v TottenhamNo team have taken more points from their last six league games than Vitor Pereira’s resurgent troops.Not only will the hosts head into Sunday’s clash full of confidence, they will also be boosted by the return of Matheus Cunha from suspension.To say this is a potential banana skin for Spurs is a huge understatement.The fact this game falls between two Europa League quarter-final legs for Spurs may also work in Wolves’ advantage.If Ange Postecoglou is to save face at the end of this turbulent campaign he will have to prioritise Europe, his last route to silverware.Our Prediction: 3-2 to WolvesCunha is set to return for in-form WolvesCredit: GettyNewcastle v Manchester UnitedThe Red Devils have won just four league games away from this season – yet another statistic that illustrates the extent of their downfall.In their defence, they came closer than Man City to winning last weekend’s drab derby but fans and neutrals alike are trying to forget that non-contest.Man United’s performances still leave a lot to be desired but technically they’ve lost just one of their last nine games in all competitions.It’s worth noting that Ruben Amorim’s side play in Lyon before they make the trip to St James’ Park.As for the Magpies, they’re peaking at a good time with four consecutive wins, including victory in the Carabao Cup final.Newcastle won 2-0 at Old Trafford earlier this season and we’re inclined to back a repeat.Our Prediction: 2-0 to NewcastleNewcastle strolled to victory against Leicester on Monday nightCredit: GettyBournemouth v FulhamThe Cherries’ push for European qualification has stalled as they’re without a league win since mid-February.Andoni Iraola’s side have also fared better on the road than at home this season.Whereas the visitors head to the south coast having beaten Liverpool last time out.Fulham rank third for xG conceded behind Liverpool and Arsenal while Bournemouth rank third for xG generated behind the Reds and Chelsea.Monday night’s match-up smells like a competitive stalemate.Read More on The SunOur Prediction: 1-1 drawShow us how it’s really done by entering your own predictions for Matchweek 27 now.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More