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    Eberechi Eze & Matheus Nunes the only players to earn MAXIMUM bonus points in Dream Team Gameweek 1

    GAMEWEEK 1 of the 2023/24 Dream Team season is essentially complete.The past few action-packed days have given gaffers a taste of the improved nature of our beloved fantasy game and there’s a lot to unpack.
    One specific element worth mulling over is the distribution of bonus points.

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    The exclusive group to have earned maximum bonus points in Gameweek 1Credit: DREAM TEAM
    It’s worth recapping the purpose of bonus points and how they are earned.
    The first thing to note is that bonus points are designed to recognise significant contributions to performance aspects not already covered by the traditional core points.
    Goals, assists, clean sheets and the like don’t impact bonus points because such contributions are already rewarded, hence why Erling Haaland (£8.5m) didn’t receive any bonus points against Burnley, for example.
    For full transparency, bonus points are determined by the following stats: successful dribbles, accurate crosses, pass completion rate, interceptions, blocks, fouls won and goals scored from outside the area.
    Additionally, offsides, fouls conceded and errors leading to goals will hinder a player’s chances of earning bonus points.
    After a full round of Premier League fixtures, just two individuals came away with five bonus points, the maximum a player can earn from any given match.
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    A natural footballerCredit: GETTY
    Eberechi Eze (£3m) was the first man to max out with a brilliant showing against Sheffield United.
    No player completed more accurate crosses or won more free-kicks than Crystal Palace’s No10 in Gameweek 1.
    We tipped the 25-year-old prior to the season getting underway and an eight-point haul at the Blades’ expense may cause his ownership to rise beyond 8%.
    Saying that, the Eagles welcome Arsenal to Selhurst Park on Monday night, a considerably tougher opponent than Paul Heckingbottom’s side.
    However, we remain confident that Eze’s style of play will produce plenty of points over the course of the season.
    Wolves dictated play for long spells against Man United but failed to scoreCredit: GETTY
    Matheus Nunes (£2.5m) was the other player to pocket five bonus points in Gameweek 1.
    The Portuguese midfielder was one of several players to impress for Wolves on Monday night, although Gary O’Neil’s troops ultimately lost 1-0 to Manchester United.
    In a game that featured oceans of space in midfield, Nunes registered five successful dribbles and four interceptions, the joint-most of each among all players in the top flight so far.
    The 24-year-old features in just 0.3% of teams at the time of writing but given his eight-point haul and Wolves’ spirited performance at Old Trafford, a few more gaffers may feel he’s worth a punt, especially at such an affordable price.
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    Keep an eye on which players earn bonus points in Gameweek 2.
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    Injuries and ‘Pep Roulette’ scupper Dream Team gaffers’ plans despite Erling Haaland’s inevitable returns

    MANCHESTER CITY beat Burnley 3-0 on Friday night to open the curtain on the new Premier League season.On paper, it seemed a result ripe with Dream Team points but many gaffers were left frustrated by how events played out at Turf Moor.
    Another year of trying to second-guess Pep Guardiola!Credit: DREAM TEAM
    Erling Haaland (£8.5m) provided the goods with a clinical brace but given his ownership stands at a ginormous 85% his returns are unlikely to have much of an impact on Mini Leagues or the overall leaderboard.
    There was more variance in terms of captaincy selection but still the majority of Dream Team bosses doubled the Norwegian poacher’s 14 points to 28.
    However, a combination of Pep Guardiola’s team selection and injury misfortunes meant several popular assets missed out in Gameweek 1.
    Kevin De Bruyne (£7m) lasted just 23 minutes before he incurred another injury, an aggravation of the same hamstring issue that forced his premature exit in the Champions League final.
    This is a significant development as the Belgian playmaker is currently the third-most selected midfielder in Dream Team and may now face another spell on the sidelines.
    KDB didn’t last long at Turf MoorCredit: Getty
    Similarly, John Stones (£5m) is the third-most popular defender and was entirely absent at Burnley.
    The so-called ‘Barnsley Beckenbauer’ felt a twinge in his hip and was therefore not risked but Guardiola has since revealed the defender may be involved against Newcastle on Saturday.
    Ruben Dias (£5.5m) was another unexpected absentee as he suffered a blow to the head in training which triggered the concussion protocol, meaning he’ll be out for at least seven days.
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    Despite injuries to the regular centre-backs, new signing Josko Gvardiol (£5m) had to make do with a 15-minute cameo at the end of the game – a frustration for the minority of Dream Team managers who took a punt on the Croatia international from the off.
    Jack Grealish (£4.5m) watched his side’s victory over the Clarets from the bench.
    The 27-year-old started Gameweek 1 as the sixth-most popular player in his position having finished last season as a nailed-on selection but Guardiola is ever unpredictable.
    16.6% of Dream Team managers own GrealishCredit: Getty
    When all was said and done, De Bruyne, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol and Grealish combined for just three measly points!
    Dream Team managers should be wary of overreacting to a single fixture, especially the first of the season, but with two transfers per Gameweek there’s enough flexibility to pivot if they so choose.
    Man City provide mountains of points as a collective but identifying which specific players to back can be tricky.
    Keep an eye out for updates after Wednesday night’s UEFA Super Cup.
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    Alexander Isak hot property after Newcastle’s opening weekend blitz but tough fixtures await

    NEWCASTLE were the big winners from the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.Eddie Howe’s men swaggered to an emphatic 5-1 victory over Aston Villa in what should have been a more even contest.
    An emphatic start to the seasonCredit: DREAM TEAM
    The Villains’ results have been mightily impressive under Unai Emery and with the two teams having played out an entertaining 3-3 draw in a pre-season friendly in Philadelphia just over a fortnight ago, Saturday’s late kick-off at St James’ Park was expected to be a hard-fought affair.
    However, the hosts blitzed their opponents to register a whopping 13 shots on target, taking advantage of Villa’s injury absentees and a high defensive line to full effect.
    Barring something remarkable between Manchester United and Wolves this evening, Newcastle will top the after the first round of fixtures.
    More importantly, Alexander Isak (£4m) looks set to finish Gameweek 1 as Dream Team’s joint-top scorer.
    The Swedish forward bagged 15 points to edge out Erling Haaland (£8.5m), who returned 14 points against Burnley – Manchester City’s No9 is by far the most-popular captain this Gameweek too.
    He’s up and running againCredit: Alamy
    Newcastle’s No14 earned his returns through two goals – one a typical poacher’s finish from a set-piece knockdown, the other a pleasing dink – three shots on target and two appearance points for playing 68 minutes.
    It’s likely he’ll be a popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 2 but should gaffers really use one of their two weekly transfers to facilitate this switch?
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    Isak is certainly a viable option and if Newcastle are going to carrying on playing with the attacking verve they exhibited against Villa then he should plunder plenty of points but it’s worth flagging the Magpies travel to the Etihad this coming weekend.
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    A trip to the treble-winners’ lair is the probably the most difficult fixture in world football right now.
    Isak will then face Liverpool at home before a visit to Brighton.
    All things considered, it’s a testing run of games in the coming weeks and while Howe’s side are more than capable of competing, Dream Team bosses are generally better off targeting more favourable match-ups.
    Isak looks like a great option but are gaffers better off waiting until after the international break when the Toon’s fixtures start to look much more friendly?

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    Six ways to win with Dream Team this season – more prize winners than ever before guaranteed!

    DREAM TEAM is available to play right now and this season guarantees more prize winners than ever before!Here’s SIX ways you can win in 2023/24.

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    Your knowledge of the beautiful game could work wonders for your bank balanceCredit: DREAM TEAM
    1. Mega Jackpot
    Our beloved fantasy game is once again free to play with a £50,000 jackpot awarded to the overall winner at the end of the campaign.
    Last season, we dished out cash prizes to the four runners-up but this season we’re paying out £1,000 each to the next TWENTY runners-up!
    2. Weekly Wins
    Additionally, we’re handing out £100 to the gaffer who earns the most points each Gameweek – meaning you only need to get your team spot on for just a handful of fixtures to enhance your bank balance.
    With at least two transfers available every Gameweek this season, Dream Team bosses will easily be able to tailor their teams to the fixtures at hand and target the £100 weekly payout.
    3. It’s Not Over Yet…
    We’re also putting up £5,000 for the Second Shot League which runs from January 5th until the final fixture – giving gaffers who stuttered throughout the first half of the season a chance to start afresh.
    The Second Shot League is open to all and you’ll automatically be entered no matter the state of your XI.
    The winner will take home £2,000, with £1,000 each for second and third, followed by £500 each for fourth and fifth.
    Prove your Football IQ with Dream Team this seasonCredit: DREAM TEAM
    4. Score Predictor
    Outside of Dream Team’s iconic fantasy game, there’s plenty of cash to be won playing Score Predictor – a simple and satisfying game that asks you to predict how the weekend’s action will play out.
    The person with the clearest foresight for scores and results this season will bank £3,500 while the runner-up will take home £1,000, with a further £500 going to the proverbial bronze medalist.
    5. More Weekly Wins!
    There’ll be weekly prizes for Score Predictor too, including highly-desired games consoles from Xbox and PlayStation – there’s a PS5 up for grabs in Matchweek 1!
    Just like with Dream Team’s fantasy game, your instincts for the beautiful game only need to be razor sharp for one set of fixtures to land a prize.
    We’re dishing out the dosh this year!Credit: DREAM TEAM
    6. Experience Points Prize Draws
    This season, Dream Team managers will earn Experience Points (XP) by playing games and registering specific achievements.
    Essentially, the more engaged with Dream Team you are throughout the year the more XP points you’ll earn; so dive head first into the fantasy game, Score Predictor, Higher or Lower, and any other offerings that may crop up.
    The more XP points you earn the higher your level in our Loyalty Programme.
    Every month there will be prize draws with better prizes allocated to those belonging to the higher levels:

    Level 1 prize – Nike Premier League academy football

    Level 2 prize – Premier League or EFL football shirt of winner’s choice

    Level 3 prize – £150 Amazon voucher

    Level 4 prize – Nintendo Switch

    Level 5 prize – PlayStation 5

    Level 6 prize – iPhone 14 (or newer)

    Taking every avenue into consideration, it’s possible that 100+ people could win a prize via Dream Team throughout the Game Year – good luck!

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    Dream Team gaffers should be studying fixtures from the start – Arsenal set for prosperous August

    EVERY Premier League club has a clean slate for the new season but Dream Team gaffers should be studying the fixtures from the get-go.Proper form may not be established for a few weeks yet but even so there’s points to be had from favourable match-ups from the very first Gameweek.
    With that in mind, take this whistle-stop tour of every Premier League team’s August fixtures and start plotting how you might use your first few transfers.
    Remember, you’ll get TWO transfers per Gameweek this season!

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    Will the Gunners fly out of the blocks again this season?Credit: DREAM TEAM
    ARSENAL

    Nottingham Forest (h)
    Crystal Palace (a)
    Fulham (h)

    Steve Cooper’s side had the worst away record last season so in that sense it’s the perfect start for the Gunners on paper.
    Mikel Arteta’s troops burst out of the blocks this time last year and they could well do the same again looking at these match-ups.
    ASTON VILLA

    Newcastle (a)
    Everton (h)
    Burnley (a)

    Please be aware that the Villains’ Europa Conference League play-off legs will NOT count towards Dream Team.
    Ollie Watkins (£4.5m) and company will only start scoring points in the competition if they make it through to the groups stages.
    A trip to St James’ Park represents a tricky domestic opening but that’s offset by a couple of favourable match-ups against teams expected to finish in the bottom half.
    BOURNEMOUTH

    West Ham (h)
    Liverpool (a)
    Tottenham (h)

    Andoni Iraola promises ambitious, attacking football – good on him!
    That being said, a mauling at Anfield early doors wouldn’t be great for morale.
    Newcastle v Villa is a tasty fixture for Gameweek 1Credit: GETTY
    BRENTFORD

    Tottenham (h)
    Fulham (a)
    Crystal Palace (h)

    The Bees start with three London derbies.
    It will be interesting to see how they adjust to life without the suspended Ivan Toney.
    BRIGHTON

    Luton (h)
    Wolves (a)
    West Ham (h)

    The Seagulls couldn’t have asked for a more friendly opening month, especially with Wolves having been destabilised by Julen Lopetegui’s dramatic exit – his signature move.
    Kaoru Mitoma (£3.5m) and Pervis Estupinan (£3.5m) are among the most-popular assets in their respective positions ahead of Gameweek 1.
    BURNLEY

    Manchester City (h)
    Aston Villa (h)

    Vincent Kompany’s newly-promoted side will play just twice in August because Luton’s stadium is not ready to host Premier League football.
    And it’s a tough pair of fixtures too!
    How many points will Haaland take off Burnley on Friday night?Credit: GETTY
    CHELSEA

    Liverpool (h)
    West Ham (a)
    Luton (h)

    It’s very difficult to predict how the Blues will perform out of the traps with Mauricio Pochettino at the helm.
    The squad has been thinned out but star signing Christopher Nkunku (£4m) is expected to be sidelined until December with injury.
    Liverpool’s visit to Stamford Bridge is the standout fixture of Gameweek 1 and that contest is likely to give Dream Team gaffers a better feel for Chelsea’s prospects.
    CRYSTAL PALACE

    Sheffield United (a)
    Arsenal (h)
    Brentford (a)

    A bit of everything for the Eagles this month – one favourable game, a challenging test, and a even match-up on paper.
    Eberechi Eze (3m) has swaggered his way through pre-season and could well be a contender for Gameweek 1’s top performer.
    EVERTON

    Fulham (h)
    Aston Villa (a)
    Wolves (h)

    Jordan Pickford (£3m) is the Toffees’ most-selected player at the time of writing but even he appears in just 3.3% of teams created.
    It’s fair to say Dream Team gaffers don’t have much faith in Sean Dyche’s troops at this stage.
    Everton’s most-popular player ahead of Gameweek 1Credit: GETTY
    FULHAM

    Everton (a)
    Brentford (h)
    Arsenal (a)

    Even fewer managers are backing the west Londoners to make waves early on.
    Aleksandar Mitrovic (£4m) is his club’s most-popular asset with an ownership of just 1.1% – and he doesn’t even want to play for them!
    LIVERPOOL

    Chelsea (a)
    Bournemouth (h)
    Newcastle (a)

    If Chelsea come out swinging then Jurgen Klopp’s side could face two tricky away days in the first month of the season.
    All eyes on the revamped midfield and the pecking order among the front three – at least Mohamed Salah (£7m) is a given.
    LUTON

    Brighton (a)
    Chelsea (h)

    Like Burnley, the Hatters have just two fixtures in August and difficult ones at that.
    The Championship play-off winners will embrace their reputation as underdogs but there’s no doubt they face a steep uphill task this season.
    Dream Team bosses are backing City players to start strongCredit: AFP
    MANCHESTER CITY

    Burnley (a)
    Newcastle (h)
    Sheffield United (a)

    There’ll be no points earned during the treble-winners’ meeting with Sevilla in the Super Cup but with two promoted teams in their first three domestic fixtures, Erling Haaland (£8.5m) and company could pick up where they left off.
    With all due respect to the Blades, that match-up at Bramall Lane could be brutally one-sided.
    MANCHESTER UNITED

    Wolves (h)
    Tottenham (a)
    Nottingham Forest (h)

    Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs are almost as unpredictable as Pochettino’s Chelsea so let’s put a pin in that trip to the capital for now.
    Erik ten Hag will feel confident of a positive start at Old Trafford though with a disjointed Wolves preceding a Forest team that earned just eight points on the road in 2022/23.
    NEWCASTLE

    Aston Villa (h)
    Manchester City (a)
    Liverpool (h)

    Arguably the most difficult set of August fixtures of the lot.
    In the not too distant past, fans of the Magpies would be fearing the worst this month but Eddie Howe’s ever-improving side have proven to be ultra competitive regardless of the opposition.
    Still, you fear for Nick Pope (£4.5m) and Kieran Trippier’s (£6m) early returns.
    Newcastle face a tough opening monthCredit: GETTY
    NOTTINGHAM FOREST

    Arsenal (a)
    Sheffield United (h)
    Manchester United (a)

    Forest’s miserable away record really can’t be stressed enough and what a pair of fixtures to throw up early doors for the fans who follow their team everywhere.
    In contrast, Steve Cooper will be targeting an emphatic win at the City Ground when the Blades come to town.
    SHEFFIELD UNITED

    Crystal Palace (h)
    Nottingham Forest (a)
    Manchester City (h)

    To be frank, the club’s transfer window activity has bred pessimism among the supporters, understandably so.
    Two points would probably be seen as a decent outcome given the current circumstances but football is inherently unpredictable.
    TOTTENHAM

    Brentford (a)
    Manchester United (h)
    Bournemouth (a)

    It’s hard to know what to make of this set as most Dream Team gaffers are waiting for their first proper look at Spurs under Postecoglou.
    It goes without saying that Harry Kane’s (£7m) presence or absence will make a huge difference to the north Londoners fortunes.
    Will he stay or will he go?Credit: GETTY
    WEST HAM

    Bournemouth (a)
    Chelsea (h)
    Brighton (a)

    Life without Declan Rice (£3.5m) begins with a relatively friendly trip to the Cherries but sterner questions are likely to be asked beyond the opening weekend.
    Will last season’s Europa Conference League glory give the Hammers’ confidence heading into 2023/24?
    WOLVES

    Manchester United (a)
    Brighton (h)
    Everton (a)

    Lopetegui’s late exit has thrown a spanner in the works and those first two fixtures have the potential to compound the uneasy feelings around Molineux.
    Not a single Wolves player has an ownership higher than 0.5% right now – that says it all.

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    Gameweek 1 captaincy options: Tempting midfield alternatives to obvious choice Erling Haaland

    THIS season, Dream Team managers have the luxury of selecting a captain .The chosen player will have their points doubled for the duration of the Gameweek, no matter how many fixtures that encompasses.
    It’s imperative that gaffers give due consideration to this element of the game if they want to bank as many points as possible – click here to read more about captains.

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    Haaland is Dream Team’s most-selected captain for Gameweek 1Credit: GETTY
    Let’s analyse the best captaincy options for Gameweek 1.
    Erling Haaland (£8.5m)
    Manchester City’s prolific No9 is categorised as “the obvious choice” until further notice.
    The Etihad’s resident cyborg racked up 400+ points last season thanks mostly to his obscene goal tally of 52 in all competitions.
    Haaland is a strong option no matter his fixtures but he’s particularly popular ahead of Gameweek 1 because he travels to newly-promoted Burnley on Friday night – make sure you’ve selected a captain before 7pm!
    The Clarets swaggered to the Championship title last season but the enormity of their promotion could slap them in the face when they welcome the treble-winners to Turf Moor.
    Manchester City beat Vincent Kompany’s men 6-0 in the FA Cup back in March – Haaland scored a hat-trick.
    See also: Kevin De Bruyne (£7m).
    Eberechi Eze (£3m)
    Style and substanceCredit: DREAM TEAM
    Haaland has scored one goal in his last eight competitive appearances for City, nine if you include the Community Shield.
    Perhaps his form at the end of last season is irrelevant because of the summer break but Dream Team gaffers may feel Gameweek 1 is actually the perfect time to take him on.
    Crystal Palace’s No10 has thoroughly enjoyed himself in pre-season having sparkled since Roy Hodgson’s return to the Selhurst Park dugout.
    The talented midfielder kicks off his 2023/24 campaign with a trip to Bramall Lane to face a Sheffield United side seemingly intent on entering the top flight with a worse squad than they had in the Championship.
    Bukayo Saka (£6m)
    Top GunCredit: PA
    Arsenal start at the Emirates against a Nottingham Forest side who mustered just eight points away from home last season – no team registered fewer on the road.
    It’s therefore a mightily favourable match-up for the Gunners and who better to exploit it than their resident Star Boy?
    Saka would have been his side’s top scorer (313 points) by a country mile last season had the new scoring system been implemented.
    Victory in the Community Shield over Pep Guardiola’s side has set Arsenal up for another flying start and it wouldn’t be a surprise if their homegrown No7 bagged a double-digit haul to open his account in style.
    Kaoru Mitoma (£3.5m)
    Bright sparkCredit: GETTY
    Brighton v Luton is another tempting fixture to target.
    Most neutrals are willing the Hatters to upset the odds this season but the fact is they are perhaps the biggest underdogs to ever grace the Premier League.
    The Seagulls have played free-flowing, attacking football under Roberto De Zerbi with their Japanese winger arguably being the star attraction.
    Mitoma is Brighton’s most-popular player at the time of writing and while the captain’s armband may be a stretch too far, he’s certainly an excellent option for Gameweek 1.
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    Kevin De Bruyne (£7m)
    Bruno Fernandes (£6.5m)
    Bukayo Saka (£6m)
    Martin Odegaard (£5m)

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    Tom Skinner hoping to BOSH his way to Dream Team glory – take on Apprentice star and challenge for £50,000 top prize!

    TOM SKINNER has selected his Dream Team over a delicious breakfast from Dino’s Cafe.The former Apprentice star has challenged YOU to take him on directly this season.
    Simply register to play, select an XI, and join Tom’s Celebrity League using the pin: BOSH2023

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    As well as pitting your wits against the social media favourite, you will compete against wannabe Pep Guardiolas from all over the world in a bid to win the £50,000 top prize.
    Plus, with £1,000 each for the next 20 runners-up and £100 for the Gameweek’s top manager throughout the year, there will be more prize winners than ever before this season.
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    It might just be you want to take on our team of celebs, including Piers Morgan, Jeremy Clarkson, Rhian Sugden and Ricky Hatton.
    Tom’s offering you lovely, lovely people a head start by revealing his XI ahead of Gameweek 1, which gets underway an hour before Burnley v Manchester City’s kicks off on Friday night.
    He’s opted for a 4-4-2 formation and has shown ultimate faith in David Moyes by including THREE players from his beloved West Ham.
    Tom’s selections are locked in
    Brighton’s Jason Steele (£3m) gets the nod in goal as a potentially smart value-for-money option.
    Tom has splashed out on Trent Alexander-Arnold (£6m), who is being tipped for a huge season in a Liverpool shirt.
    Aston Villa new boy Pau Torres (£3m) joins Lewis Dunk (£3m) and the Hammers’ Nayef Aguerd (£2.5m) to complete a relatively affordable back four.
    A wise businessman, Tom clearly kept some of his budget back so he could afford Bukayo Saka (£6m) and Bruno Fernandes (£6.5m) – a premium midfield pairing.
    Lucas Paqueta could be on the way out of West HamCredit: Getty
    Jarrod Bowen (£4.5m) is the next West Ham recruit and he’s joined by team-mate Lucas Paqueta (£3m), who Tom has stuck by despite increased speculation the Brazilian may be bound for Manchester City.
    Of course, Tom joins 84% of managers in selecting Erling Haaland (£8.5m) to lead his line.
    Christopher Nkunku (£4m) was the original pick to partner the prolific Norwegian but an ill-timed injury has forced a change of strategy, with Alexander Isak (£4m) drafted in to complete the XI.
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    Huge blow for Dream Team gaffers with Harry Kane set for Bayern Munich switch – make a transfer now!

    DREAM TEAM gaffers have suffered a brutal blow on the eve of the new season with Harry Kane (£7m) likely to join Bayern Munich in the coming days.Tottenham have reportedly accepted an offer in excess of £94.5million for their all-time top scorer from the German giants in what seems to be final decisive act of the long-running transfer saga.

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    Kane seems destined for MunichCredit: DREAM TEAM
    The decision now rests with the England captain, who has been undecided about his future for a couple for years now.
    Kane may yet choose to stay in north London but with his current contract due to expire next summer, a switch to the Bundesliga champions seems most likely.
    The 30-year-old’s exit would mean the departure of a modern Dream Team legend, not to mention the fourth-most popular striker in the game ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
    Only Alan Shearer has scored more Premier League goals than Kane and only Thierry Henry has won more Golden Boots.
    And last season was one of his most impressive campaigns as he defied Spurs’ general malaise to bag 30 league goals for the second time in his career.
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    Kane would have amassed 367 points last season had Dream Team’s improved scoring system been implemented, a tally only bettered by four other players.
    13.9% of gaffers will have to find a replacement ahead of Gameweek 1 with Mohamed Salah (£7m) the obvious candidate as the only other forward of equivalent price.
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    But even those who have not selected Kane at this stage will be losing a premium option – most gaffers back him at some point throughout the season.
    Son Heung-min’s ownership (4.3%) may increase if fans expect the South Korean superstar to step up in the absence of his main collaborator, especially if he starts taking penalties.
    Kane is one of a select few players to have provided over 1,000 Dream Team points down the years – he will be greatly missed.

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