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    Gameweek 2 Booster strategies: Tempting 12th Man options to target leaky defences

    IT’S early days but Dream Team gaffers should mull over potential Booster strategies every Gameweek of the season.Generally, we’d advise patience at this embryonic stage of the campaign.
    One round of fixtures is nowhere near enough time to gauge form and since each of your three Boosters can only be played once per season, it’s probably better to wait until you’ve got the lay of the land.
    However, if you’re keen to play a Booster early – and there’s something to be said for taking an early lead in your Mini League to put the pressure on your rivals – then consider the following options.
    12th Man
    So much more than just Ivan Toney’s understudyCredit: DREAM TEAM

    Select an additional player from any position to score points for your team for one Gameweek only

    Best used when you can’t bear to part with any of your current players, the ideal 12th Man will take advantage of a particularly favourable fixture(s).
    Remember, your 12th Man is recruited for free so you’re not bound by budgetary constraints.
    For example, it’s highly likely that many Erling Haaland (£8.5m) owners aren’t able to afford Mohamed Salah (£7m) as well.
    In regards to Gameweek 2, gaffers in this situation could select the Egyptian hero as 12th Man in hope of capitalising on Liverpool’s first home fixture of the season, Saturday’s meeting with Bournemouth.
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    It’s almost exactly a year to the day Jurgen Klopp’s side battered the Cherries 9-0 at Anfield…
    Bryan Mbeumo (£3.5m) is a decent 12th Man nominee this Gameweek too.
    The Frenchman banked nine points against Tottenham on Sunday and this coming weekend he’ll be unleashed upon a Fulham side that allowed Everton 19 shots last time out.
    Because 12th Man provides only a temporary advantage, some gaffers may feel it’s best employed to recruit an in-form asset they feel isn’t a necessary long-term addition to their XI.
    Max Captain
    Salah or Haaland for the captain’s armband in Gameweek 2?Credit: Reuters

    Whichever one of you players scores the most points during the Gameweek will automatically be selected as captain

    Instinct says this Booster is best deployed when there are a few juicy fixtures to target and several viable captains.
    Does Gameweek 2 fit that description? Arguably it does.
    Erling Haaland (£8.5m) is the obvious choice for the armband for the majority of managers but a fixture against a Newcastle side fresh off the back of a 5-1 victory represents a more challenging match-up than usual for Manchester City – especially as the treble-winners were in action late on Wednesday night in the Super Cup.
    Elsewhere, the aforementioned Salah v Bournemouth contest looks appealing, as does Bukayo Saka (£6m) against Crystal Palace – there will be more variety in captaincy this weekend for sure.
    In short, it’s not the worst time to play your Max Captain Booster by any means but it’s probably best to wait for a double Gameweek later in the season.
    Park the Bus
    “Did somebody say Park the Bus?”Credit: Getty

    Every defender in your team earns double points for one Gameweek only

    The first thing to note is that you’re going to want your XI set up in a 5-4-1 or 5-3-2 formation when this Booster is activated.
    And again, improve your chances of maximum returns by waiting for a double Gameweek.
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    If you’re absolutely desperate to channel Jose Mourinho by playing your Park the Bus Booster now then a back five of Pervis Estupinan (£3.5m), Trent Alexander-Arnold (£6m), William Saliba (£3.5m), Ben Chilwell (£4.5m) and Lewis Dunk (£3m) looks great on paper given the fixtures.
    But trust us, there’s no need to do anything rash just yet.

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    Transfer suggestions ahead of Dream Team Gameweek 2 – James Maddison nearing essential status

    DREAM TEAM managers have the luxury of at least two transfers available to them every single Gameweek this season.This allows gaffers to tailor their XI to the upcoming fixtures to a greater degree than ever before.
    With that in mind, allow us to suggest some worthy recruits ahead of Gameweek 2.

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    Two assists and countingCredit: DREAM TEAM
    James Maddison (£4m)
    Tottenham’s new No10 appears in 15% of teams at the time of writing but his ownership is likely to rise after his showing against Brentford last weekend.
    The 26-year-old provided both assists in his side’s 2-2 draw at the Gtech Community Stadium, the first being a perfect demonstration of his set-piece potency.
    Maddison banked seven points for his efforts and his fixtures look relatively favourable from now until the end of October – he’s nearing essential status already.
    On paper, Manchester United’s imminent visit to north London looks like a match-up to avoid but the Red Devils allowed Wolves acres of space in midfield on Monday night.
    If Maddison is afforded the same freedom as Matheus Nunes (£2.5m) and Matheus Cunha (£2m) then he has the necessary quality in the final third to take full advantage, something Gary O’Neil’s lads failed to do at Old Trafford.
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    Bryan Mbeumo (£3.5m)
    Dream Team bosses should always consider penalty-takers carefullyCredit: GETTY
    Bernd Leno (£3m) performed a minor miracle to keep his sheet clean at Goodison Park in Gameweek.
    The German goalkeeper made NINE saves and also benefited from Everton’s sloppy finishing – Neal Maupay (£2m) being the main culprit.
    If Fulham allow Brentford a similar number of shots on Saturday then surely Mbeumo and company will be better equipped to convert.
    The Frenchman has been tasked with filling the goal quota vacated by Ivan Toney for the coming months and he started in fine style by coolly slotting home a penalty in Gameweek 1 for a nine-point haul.
    Leno’s shot-stopping prowess could prove to be a frustration for Mbeumo owners but generally it’s a good idea to back a midfielder (who is closer to a forward in reality) up against a porous defence.
    Pervis Estupinan (£3.5m)
    A formidable assetCredit: GETTY
    Brighton’s left-back is the fifth-most selected defender in Dream Team at the time of writing but he deserves to even more popular.
    No player created more big chances in Gameweek 1 (worth one point each this season) and no defender registered more shots on target (also worth a point each).
    The Ecuador international is a formidable threat going forward but he’s seemingly well placed for a clean sheet this Saturday when he travels to Molineux, home of the Premier League’s least clinical finishers.
    Wolves showed again on Monday night that not even 20+ shots is enough to guarantee them a goal and the Seagulls will be hopeful of denying their opponents as many chances as Man United gave up.
    Pedro Neto (£2.5m) is a very fine player but he’s prone to leaving Nelson Semedo (£2.5m) exposed to overlaps and two-v-one situations, something Estupinan and Kaoru Mitoma (£3.5m) manufacture for fun.
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    It goes without saying that your first port of call when making transfers is to ditch any injured players.
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    Kevin De Bruyne (£7m), Tyrone Mings (£3m) and Jurrien Timber (£3.5m) were among the notable assets to suffer unfortunate setbacks in Gameweek 1.
    And remember, if you’re happy with your XI as it is then stick with it and you’ll have three transfers available to you for Gameweek 3. More

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    Score Predictor Tips: Dare you take on Manchester City in Matchweek 2?

    THERE’S simply no excuse to not play Score Predictor with Dream Team this season.It doesn’t even matter if you missed out on the opening round of fixtures because there’s fantastic prizes up for grabs every week.
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    Spurs v Man United is a tasty encounterCredit: GETTY
    In the spirit of generosity, a Dream Team insider reveals his tips for this week’s five Score Predictor fixtures…
    TOTTENHAM v MANCHESTER UNITED
    Erik ten Hag’s were fortunate to beat Wolves at the Old Trafford in Matchweek 1 as the visitors’ wasteful finishing once again undermined their impressive build-up play.
    If the Red Devils produce a similar performance in north London on Saturday and leave acres of space in midfield, the likes of James Maddison, Son Heung-min and Richarlison will surely punish them.
    Spurs played out an entertaining 2-2 draw against Brentford last weekend and showed a promising endeavour in attack but a slight fragility at the back.
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    This one all depends on whether or not the lacklustre display against Wolves acts as a wake-up call for Man United.
    MY PREDICTION: 2-1 to Tottenham
    MANCHESTER CITY v NEWCASTLE
    Dare you take on Man City?Credit: DREAM TEAM
    “Thank you so much to the Premier League for letting us play on Saturday and not Sunday or Monday…”
    Those the sarcastic words of Pep Guardiola after his side’s UEFA Super Cup win over Sevilla on Wednesday night.
    With the treble-winners evidently disrupted, this may be the best possible time to visit the Etihad (a daunting task nonetheless) and Eddie Howe’s men will be full of confidence after an emphatic victory over Aston Villa.
    The Magpies are super fit and will pounce on any lethargy among City’s troops but let’s not forget the calibre of the home side’s ranks.
    MY PREDICTION: 1-1 draw
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    ASTON VILLA v EVERTON
    Villa need a response this weekendCredit: REX
    Unai Emery’s side had a shocker at St James’ Park and they certainly need to rethink their extremely high defensive line.
    The Toffees created plenty of chances against Fulham but were undone by poor finishing and some excellent saves from Bernd Leno.
    Personally, I’m more inclined to take last season into account for this one as the home side were mightily impressive after their change of head coach while Everton narrowly escaped relegation.
    I’d be more torn if Goodison Park was the venue but as it is…
    MY PREDICTION: 2-0 to Aston Villa
    WEST HAM v CHELSEA
    A formidable duoCredit: GETTY
    Without Declan Rice performing three jobs at once, the Hammers came away from Bournemouth with a point last weekend but it’s worth noting the Cherries had more possession, more corners and more shots on target.
    The London Stadium faithful have largely been unimpressed with their club’s transfer activity this summer whereas their opponents have splashed the cash on a squad refresh (again).
    Ben Chilwell and Reece James will be difficult for hosts to contain out wide while the prospect of Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez in the middle could highlight the impact of Rice’s absence for David Moyes.
    MY PREDICTION: 2-0 to Chelsea
    CRYSTAL PALACE v ARSENAL
    Arsenal’s firepower is undeniableCredit: GETTY
    The Eagles deserved more than a 1-0 win over Sheffield United last week but they face a significantly tougher opponent in Matchweek 2.
    It’s hard to look past the Gunners in this one as even without Gabriel Jesus they have several potent goal threats.
    However, I do fancy the home side to score against an Arsenal outfit still tinkering with their defence – Eberechi Eze makes things happen.
    MY PREDICTION 3-1 to ARSENAL
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    Play Higher or Lower with Dream Team every day! Earn XP, collect badges, win trophies

    DREAM TEAM is more engaging than ever this season!Our beloved fantasy game, with its impressive makeover, is far from the only fun offering available to play throughout 2023/24.
    You can also play Score Predictor, as easy as it is fun, with season and weekly prizes up for grabs.
    Furthermore, we’ve recently launched Higher or Lower? for you to sink your teeth into on a daily basis.
    Test your football knowledge with our daily gameCredit: DREAM TEAM
    Higher or Lower’s premise is simple enough: every day your faced with 15 questions regarding Premier League stars where the answer is either, you guessed it, higher or lower.
    For example, today’s edition starts by asking whether Andy Robertson’s assist tally last season was higher or lower than Leandro Trossard’s?
    Consecutive correct answers will see you complete ‘streaks’ which will earn you Experience Points (XP).
    If you get a question wrong you’ll receive a yellow card, which will end your streak but the quiz will continue.
    Get two questions wrong and you’ll be sent off, ending the day’s game – but you’ll get a chance at redemption the following day!
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    A streak of five correct answers earns you one XP, ten correct answers earns you three XP, and a perfect game of 15 correct answers earns you the maximum of five XP.
    Remember, the more XP you amass through Dream Team’s various games, the higher your XP Level, putting you in contention to win bigger and better prizes in our monthly prize draws.

    Level 1 prize – Nike Premier League academy football
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    Additionally, there are Badges up for grabs for Higher or Lower players.
    For those in need of a reminder, Badges are awarded based on specified actions and achievements within Dream Team’s games – XP points will be awarded for every Badge collected.
    It’s easy enough to earn your first Badge – all you have to do is play Higher or Lower for the first time.
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    Bernd Leno’s superhuman display sets him apart from Dream Team’s other goalkeepers in Gameweek 1

    IT would be a mistake to read too much into the first Gameweek of the season.But in the same breath, it’s never too early to acknowledge a superhuman performance.
    And that’s exactly what Bernd Leno (£3m) produced against Everton on Saturday.
    A clutch performanceCredit: DREAM TEAM
    The German goalkeeper didn’t quite cut the mustard at Arsenal but he’s single-handedly earned Fulham a substantial number of points since his transfer last summer.
    Last season, only David Raya (£3.5m) made more saves than Leno in the Premier League but no keeper made more in Gameweek 1.
    The 31-year-old produced NINE saves to deny the Toffees at Goodison Park as part of a heroic display to help his team to a 1-0 victory – the hosts accumulated 3.31 xG!
    Granted, he benefited from from sloppy finishing, particularly from Neal Maupay (£2m), but the Cottagers’ custodian was more than worthy of the credit he received from fans and pundits alike.
    Leno’s efforts translated to 11 Dream Team points, putting him top of the pile in his position at this early stage.
    Remember, goalkeepers earn one point for every two saves (per fixture) this season in the improved scoring system, meaning Leno pocketed four for his nine saves on top of his clean sheet and appearance points.
    Leno was Fulham’s hero at Goodison ParkCredit: GETTY
    After the weekend’s action, that haul put Leno in a bracket all of his own among his peers but Andre Onana’s (£4m) ten-point haul against Wolves on Monday night came close to parity.
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    It’s an intriguing situation for Dream Team gaffers; on the one hand Leno’s shot-stopping prowess seems perfectly suited to the 2023/24 scoring system.
    On the other hand, Fulham allowed Sean Dyche’s side 19 shots in total, an unsustainable level if they hope to keep many more clean sheets.
    Everton were the league’s second-lowest scorers last season, mustering just 34 in their 38 games.
    Surely even an average attacking side would have beaten Leno at some point on Saturday?
    Neal Maupay didn’t have his shooting boots on at the weekendCredit: GETTY
    When selecting the perfect value-for-money option between the sticks, the ideal balance seems to be a keeper with enough saves to make but not so many that clean sheets are few and far between.
    Fulham’s overall display in Gameweek 1 was far too porous as it’s unlikely Leno will be able to channel Superman every time he steps onto the pitch.
    However, if Marco Silva’s side can tighten up then the German could fit the bill nicely – he features in just 1.5% of teams at the time of writing.
    Fulham host west London rivals Brentford in Gameweek 2.
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    How would Chelsea transfer affect assist master Michael Olise’s Dream Team viability?

    CHELSEA continue to splash the cash on new recruits.Having agreed a deal for Moises Caicedo (£2.5m) that could ultimately cost them a British record fee of £115million, the Blues are reportedly close to signing Michael Olise (£3m) from Crystal Palace.
    A future Chelsea great?Credit: DREAM TEAM
    The west London club have supposedly activated the France youth international’s £35million release clause, which represents relatively good value in comparison to Todd Boehly’s previous transfer dealings.
    This proposed transfer is an intriguing one but how will it affect Olise’s Dream Team viability?
    The first thing to note is that the 21-year-old is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury that required surgery.
    No right-minded Dream Team manager is going to select an injured player regardless of the club they represent.
    But it’s never too early for gaffers to consider future strategies, especially ones bursting with potential.
    Olise has been a key player for Palace since 2021Credit: GETTY
    Olise is an electric talent who was named the Eagles’ Players’ Player of the Season in 2022/23.
    Goals have been sparse for Palace but his creative output has been immense, from open play and set-pieces.
    The ex-Reading starlet provided 11 assists in the Premier League last term, a tally bettered by just three players: Leandro Trossard (£3m), Mohamed Salah (£7m) and Kevin De Bruyne (£7m).
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    Olise’s great strengths are his crossing and passing but he’s also got the necessary skills to dribble past defenders.
    Playing predominantly from the right flank, he combined seamlessly with Eberechi Eze (£3m) at the back end of the last season upon Roy Hodgson’s return to Selhurst Park, propelling Palace away from the relegation scrap with some stylish performances.
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    Six goals in 71 games for the Eagles is something of a concern but Olise is very much still a developing player – there’s plenty of time for him to add goals to his game.
    And Mauricio Pochettino may be the perfect man to encourage such a progression as the Argentine tactician is considered an excellent coach of young players.
    Olise’s Dream Team juice is not to be underestimated, only Jack Grealish (£4.5m) would have earned more bonus points last season had the new scoring system been implemented.
    Pochettino has a record of developing young playersCredit: Alamy
    Assuming his move to Stamford Bridge goes through, how will Olise fit into Chelsea’s plans?
    Pochettino opted for a 3-4-3 formation from the off against Liverpool in Gameweek 1.
    Olise would surely play as one of two wide forwards, positions occupied by Raheem Sterling (£3.5m) and Carney Chukwuemeka (£1.5m) on Sunday.
    The Blues endured a fairly miserable campaign in 2022/23 but they more than held their own against Jurgen Klopp’s side, with Enzo Fernandez (£3m) in particular showing the high standards expected of Chelsea.
    Adding Olise’s creative output to a team that should be more dominate than Palace over the course of a season could be a recipe for healthy Dream Team returns.
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    Keep an eye on his recovery progress.

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    James Maddison doesn’t need Harry Kane to take Dream Team by storm this season

    TOTTENHAM began the post-Harry Kane era with a 2-2 draw at Brentford on Sunday.Though the spoils were shared in west London, fans were generally happy with what they saw from Ange Postecoglou’s first competitive game in charge.
    Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the fixture from a Dream Team perspective was the success of James Maddison (£4m).
    A hopeful startCredit: DREAM TEAM
    The 26-year-old claimed seven points by virtue of two assists amid a typically lively performance.
    For the first, he demonstrated his set-piece threat with a whipped free-kick onto the concussed head of Cristian Romero (£3.5m).
    The second was somewhat fortunate as Maddison shuffled the ball away half a second before he was clattered only for Emerson Royal (£3m) to collect and unleash a low finish past Mark Flekken (£2.5m) from outside the box.
    That’s not to say the England international didn’t deserve his rewards; it could be argued he’s been robbed of a fair few assists in recent years.
    Maddison’s play style is perfectly suited to Dream Team.
    As a genuine playmaker, he seems to be almost entirely preoccupied with either creating goalscoring opportunities for his team-mates or taking on a shot himself.
    One of Dream Team’s most-popular midfieldersCredit: Getty
    This season, with Dream Team rewarding players for big chances created and shots on target as well as goals and assists, Spurs’ new No10 should thrive.
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    The fear was that the departure of the club’s old No10 (and all-time record goalscorer) to Bayern Munich would hinder Maddison’s returns.
    A striker of Kane’s calibre is a dream focal point for creative midfielders but if Gameweek 1 is anything to go by, the ex-Leicester man will do just fine in Postecoglou’s set-up.
    And perhaps that’s what Dream Team bosses should have expected all along – he produced plentiful points even when most his Leicester team-mates were under par.
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    It may yet be the case that Spurs recruit a clinical finisher to lead the line before the transfer window closes – they’ve certainly got the cash.
    With an ownership of 14.8%, Maddison is currently the eighth-most popular asset in his position, a whisker ahead of Gabriel Martinelli (£4.5m) and Luis Diaz (£4m).
    Spurs host Manchester United in Gameweek 2 which is a difficult match-up on paper but Erik ten Hag’s allowed Wolves 23 shots at Old Trafford on Monday night.
    Looking further ahead, the north Londoners will face Bournemouth Fulham (Carabao Cup), Burnley and Sheffield United – a favourable run.

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