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DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news for Gameweek 36 in one convenient location.Unai Emery confirmed that Youri Tielemans and Marcus Rashford will not feature against Tottenham this evening.Aston Villa will also be without the suspended Jacob Ramsey.As for Spurs, Dejan Kulusevski has been ruled out for the remainder of the season having undergone knee surgery this week.In brighter news for the North Londoners, Son Heung-min is expected to get more minutes following his comeback last weekend and there’s an outside chance Lucas Bergvall will recover in time to play some part in the Europa League final on Wednesday night.Kulusevski injured his patella against Crystal PalaceCredit: ReutersRuben Amorim has hinted at a competitive starting XI at Stamford Bridge tonight despite his midweek final in Bilbao.Diogo Dalot was pictured in training this week but it’s not clear whether the wing-back is ready for first-team action.Matthijs de Ligt, Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro are notable doubts.Brighton are boosted by the returns of Lewis Dunk and Joel Veltman from injury with Fabian Hurzeler also hopeful that Kaoru Mitoma will be able to feature against Liverpool on Monday night.Additionally, Joao Pedro is available again having served his three-game suspension in full.Most read in FootballThe newly-crowned champions only trained for the first time today having been given time off earlier in the week and so Arne Slot was not able to give any availability information in his pre-match press conference.Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson is suspended for the rest of the domestic campaign having seen red against Newcastle last weekend.Jackson was sent off at St James’ ParkCredit: GettyPep Guardiola expects to have the same squad available for Saturday’s FA Cup final.The decorated tactician gave another positive update regarding Rodri but stressed that he has to wait for the club doctor’s permission before the Ballon d’Or winner is ready for action.Crystal Palace should be able to call upon the services of Adam Wharton at Wembley.Newcastle are expected to be without Kieran Trippier at Arsenal on Sunday while Joe Willock only has a “slight chance” of making the trip.More damaging is the doubt around Sven Botman, who has endured rotten luck with injuries for over a year now.Eddie Howe admitted he wasn’t clear on the Dutch centre-back’s status but told journalists than he didn’t think it was a serious issue.Havertz has a chance of playing before the season endsCredit: GettyAs for the Gunners, Mikel Arteta told reporters that Kai Havertz “looks in great shape” and so the German forward may play his first minutes since early February.Late decisions will also be made on Gabriel Martinelli, Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard while Mikel Merino is set to serve a one-game suspension.Taiwo Awoniyi was awoken from an induced coma earlier this week having suffered a serious abdominal injury against Leicester last time out.Thankfully, the Nottingham Forest forward is said to be improving having undergone surgery but Nuno Espirito Santo remains understandably concerned, such was the severity of the situation.Murillo may return for Forest’s trip to West Ham on Sunday.PICK YOUR WINNERGet 60/1 on Palace or 30/1 on City with talkSPORT BETCLAIM HERE18+ New customers only. 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T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org.ARSENALInjuries: Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz (doubt), Gabriel, Leandro Trossard (doubt), Declan Rice (doubt), Gabriel Martinelli (doubt)Suspensions: Mikel MerinoASTON VILLAInjuries: Marcus Rashford, Youri TielemansSuspensions: Jacob MurphyBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: Enes Unal, Luis Sinisterra, Ryan Christie, Alex Scott, Dango Ouattara, Suspensions: NoneBRENTFORDInjuries: Aaron Hickey (doubt), Josh Dasilva, Fabio Carvalho, Vitaly JaneltSuspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: James Milner, Solly March, Ferdi Kadioglu, Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma (doubt)Suspensions: NoneCHELSEAInjuries: Marc Guiu, Wesley Fofana, Christopher NkunkuSuspensions: Mykhailo Mudryk, Nicolas JacksonCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Cheick Doucoure, Chadi RiadSuspensions: NoneEVERTONInjuries: Orel Mangala, James Tarkowski, Jesper LindstromSuspensions: NoneFULHAMInjuries: Reiss Nelson, Rodrigo Muniz, Timothy Castagne, Harrison Reed, Sasa Lukic, Antonee Robinson (doubt)Suspensions: NoneIPSWICHInjuries: Chiedozie Ogbene, Wes Burns, Sammie Szmodics (doubt), Conor Townsend, Jaden Philogene, Arijanet MuricSuspensions: NoneLEICESTERInjuries: Abdul Fatawu, Stephy Mavididi, Mads Hermansen, Ricardo Pereira, Bobby De Cordova-ReidSuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Joe GomezSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: Rodri, John Stones, Nathan Ake (doubt), Oscar Bobb (doubt)Suspensions: NoneMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Lisandro Martinez, Ayden Heaven (doubt), Joshua Zirkzee, Diogo Dalot (doubt), Leny Yoro, Matthijs de LigtSuspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Lewis Hall, Matt Targett, Joelinton, Kieran Trippier, Joe Willock (doubt), Sven Botman (doubt)Suspensions: NoneNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Callum Hudson-Odoi (doubt), Taiwo Awoniyi, Murillo (doubt)Suspensions: NoneSOUTHAMPTONInjuries: Kyle Walker-Peters (doubt)Suspensions: NoneTOTTENHAMInjuries: Radu Dragusin, Timo Werner, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Lucas BergvallSuspensions: NoneWEST HAMInjuries: Michail Antonio, Crysencio SummervilleSuspensions: NoneWOLVESRead More on The SunInjuries: Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Yerson Mosquera, Leon Chiwone, Sam Johnstone, Hwang Hee-chan (doubt)Suspensions: NoneScore 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 are putting their faith in Erling Haaland (£7.8m) ahead of Gameweek 36.Not only is Manchester City’s No9 the second-most popular recruit this week, he’s currently the most selected captain.Mr PopularCredit: Dream TeamMohamed Salah (£6.8m) has been the most popular skipper almost every week since he established a healthy lead at the top of the rankings but many gaffers are reverting to Haaland because Pep Guardiola’s side are one of just four teams with two fixtures to fulfil this Gameweek.There’s the small matter of the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace this Saturday before a Premier League meeting with Bournemouth at the Etihad on Tuesday night.The Norwegian poacher returned from injury against Southampton last weekend and mustered just two points but his overall record of 30 goals and 352 points remains highly impressive.Rotation is the lingering spectre that haunts almost every Man City asset and Haaland may be particularly susceptible having just returned from a spell on the sidelines, with Omar Marmoush (£4.8m) a more than competent understudy.But it goes without saying that Haaland is capable of earning enough points to justify the captain’s armband in just 15 minutes if everything clicks, such is his goalscoring pedigree.PICK YOUR WINNERGet 60/1 on Palace or 30/1 on City with talkSPORT BETCLAIM HERE18+ New customers only. Opt in and bet max £1 on Crystal Palace – Match Betting – 90 Mins vs Man City by 16:30 on 17/05/2025. Enhanced odds paid in Free Bets, which expire in 7 days. Scroll down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyCommercial content notice: Taking one of the betting offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org.Will Fernandes come through for Man United again?Credit: GettyThere’s no shortage of options for Dream Team bosses who want to take on Haaland in Gameweek 36.Bruno Fernandes (£7m) has been a near-permanent inclusion among the captaincy candidates in the second half of the campaign and with good reason.Manchester United’s captain averages eight points-per-game having notched 19 goals and 19 assists in all competitions this term.Most read in Dream TeamRuben Amorim has said that his team selection to face Chelsea this evening will not be overly disrupted by preparations for Wednesday night’s Europa League final.If we are to take the Red Devils’ boss on his word then Fernandes is surely in line to start against both the Blues and Spurs this coming Gameweek.Not to be overlookedCredit: GettyElsewhere, Eberechi Eze (£5.1m) is a tempting option as someone who would provide a key point of difference.Crystal Palace’s No10 is the most-popular transfer target ahead of today’s 6pm deadline but not currently among the most selected captains.Eze excelled in Gameweek 35 with an 18-point haul at Tottenham’s expense and is therefore well placed to provide healthy returns again with Man City and Wolves in his sights.However, it’s hard to predict Palace’s starting line-up on Tuesday night as they don’t have much to play for in the league.If the Eagles triumph at Wembley then Eze and friends may still be partying by the time they’re due to host Vitor Pereira’s side.WildcardsCredit: GettyLastly, we’ll include Ollie Watkins (£4.4m) and Morgan Rogers (£4.3m) in the captaincy candidates.Aston Villa only have one fixture this coming Gameweek but it might be a profitable one.The Villains are due to host Spurs this evening and there’s every chance Ange Postecoglou will name a weakened XI to prioritise the Europa League final.Read More on The SunThe North Londoners haven’t got the tightest defence at the best of times – they’ve shipped 82 goals in all competitions this season! – and so Villa’s most prominent attackers could thrive against a second-string outfit with other things on their mind.Make sure to select your captain (and vice captain) before 6pm today!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

THE Premier League season is almost at an end but there’s still time to win money by playing Score Predictor.We’re once again putting up £250 for the weekly prize in Matchweek 32 with the winners of the four-figure sums up for grabs in the overall season leaderboard still undecided.Play now!Credit: Dream TeamSimply submit your predictions for the five 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 weekly cash prize!PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR NOW!Allow us to present some key stats and facts to help inform your decisions…Everton v SouthamptonThe Toffees will be highly motivated to give Goodison Park a proper send-off before handing it over to the women’s team.And the hosts could have hardly asked for a more favourable opponent than the team 20th in the table.That being said, Saints have tightened up in recent weeks and while their defensive improvement has come far too late to matter, a 0-0 draw against Manchester City last time out gave their fans something to cheer.Even so, it was only a fortnight ago they lost 2-0 to Leicester…Our Prediction: 1-0 to EvertonMost read in FootballIt will be quite the occasion at Goodison Park this weekendCredit: GettyWest Ham v Nottingham ForestNuno Espirito Santo’s side have outperformed expectations all season long but their quest for Champions League qualification has wavered of late.In fact, Forest are currently below the Hammers in the form table having mustered just five points from their last six games.More broadly, West Ham have won just five of their 18 home league games this campaign while only Liverpool and Arsenal have earned more points on the road than Forest.This one is all about mentality.The visitors will be highly motivated while the hosts could easily be on the beach but Forest have not responded well to pressure in the last month – a 2-2 draw to Leicester last weekend was perhaps their most painful result of the season.We’re inclined to give the Midlands side the benefit of the doubt as they won the reverse fixture 3-0 back in November.Our Prediction: 2-1 to ForestForest could still qualify for the Champions LeagueCredit: GettyArsenal v NewcastleSunday’s main event features second versus third in a battle of the Premier League’s best-of-the-rest.The Magpies have beaten the Gunners three times this season, once in the league and twice in Carabao Cup.Mikel Arteta’s side didn’t manage a single goal across those three fixtures.Arsenal boast the best defensive record in the top flight this season but only Liverpool have scored more goals than Newcastle.The North Londoners have won just one of their last six league games but, in fairness, they were prioritising the Champions League prior to the elimination at the hands of PSG.The recent history of this fixture favours Newcastle but it’s a tricky one to predict.Our Prediction: 1-1 drawIsak has had success against Arsenal this seasonCredit: GettyBrighton v LiverpoolWith Arne Slot partying in Ibiza and several of Liverpool’s star players pictured on a luxury yacht in Dubai it’s probably valid to question whether the title winners are entirely focused on Monday night’s trip to the Amex.The Reds will continue their victory lap for the remainder of the season but the Trent Alexander-Arnold situation has threatened to sour the mood.Still, they are champions for a reason and it’s worth noting that Liverpool have scored 15 more goals on the road than the Seagulls have managed at home.Brighton’s last remaining motivation is the possibility of Conference League qualification but that will go up in smoke if rivals Crystal Palace win the FA Cup.After a miserable April, Fabian Hurzeler’s side have got back on track with seven points from their last three games but it’s a brave Score Predictor user who goes against Liverpool, even accounting for a couple of hangovers.Our Prediction: 3-1 to LiverpoolParty timeCredit: EPAManchester City v BournemouthAn interesting one to finish as the complexion of this match-up may be shaped by Saturday’s showdown at Wembley.If Pep Guardiola’s troops endure an energy-sapping contest in the FA Cup final – perhaps even extra time and penalties – then they are unlikely to be suitably prepared for the visit of a lively Bournemouth outfit on Tuesday night.The Cherries claimed a famous victory in the reverse fixture, ending a miserable run against Man City, but the eight-time Premier League champions took their revenge in the FA Cup quarter-finals.We advise waiting to see how Saturday’s showpiece fixture plays out before submitting a prediction for this one; we’ll sit on the fence for now…Read More on The SunOur Prediction: 1-1 drawDo you see it differently? 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DREAM TEAM managers are ditching some of the game’s most popular stars ahead of Gameweek 36.At the time of writing, Alexander Isak (£5.7m), Mohamed Salah (£6.8m) and Bukayo Saka (£6m) are the three most transferred-out players this week.Isak’s ownership is decreasing as the Gameweek 36 deadline nearsCredit: Dream TeamThese are seismic transfers as all are among the most successful assets in the game.Salah is the outright best performer this season with a whopping 489 points to his name while Isak ranks fourth overall having amassed 336 points.Saka missed three months of the campaign with a hamstring injury but still ranks ninth among midfielders – only Bruno Fernandes (£7m) and Bryan Mbeumo (£4.6m) average more points-per-game in his position.Needless to say, no gaffer should replace players of this pedigree without good reason.On the beach?Credit: GettyNeither Liverpool, Newcastle nor Arsenal are among the select group of teams with two fixtures to fulfil this coming Gameweek and so it’s stands to reason that some Dream Team bosses are turning their backs on the aforementioned names in order to recruit the likes of Eberechi Eze (£5.1m), Erling Haaland (£7.8m), Fernandes and other assets in line to pull double duty.The Magpies are due to visit the Emirates this Sunday in what is undeniably a tricky match-up on paper, hence why their Swedish striker is losing popularity.However, it’s worth remembering that Isak has already scored two goals against the Gunners this season, one in the league and another in the Carabao Cup.The fact Sunday’s headline fixtures pits second against third is clearly a factor in Saka’s declining ownership too but gaffers following this path may be guilty of short-sightedness.Most read in FootballArsenal’s No7 may have a difficult fixture in Gameweek 36 but he’s due to finish the season with a trip to Southampton in Gameweek 37.Saka could feast against Southampton in Gameweek 37Credit: GettySaints held Manchester City to a 0-0 draw last time out but the broader picture is a bleak one; Saints have mustered just 12 points to date having lost the most games and conceded the most goals.Most right-minded Dream Team bosses will fancy Saka to bank his fair share of points at St Mary’s on the final day of the league campaign.It’s perfectly feasible to ditch the England winger for Gameweek 36 and bring him back in for Gameweek 37 but such a ploy would mean using two of the very few transfers remaining to play hokey-cokey with a single player, limiting strategic options elsewhere.In short, it’s probably worth sticking by Saka for the Newcastle game with a view to targeting the away day to Southampton, thereby saving precious transfers better used on other individuals.Can Salah reach 500 points before the season ends?Credit: ReutersAs for Salah, he may be easier to let go despite his hugely impressive record of 33 goals and 23 assists in 2024/25.Truth be told, the Egyptian superstar has slacked off in recent weeks.A goal at home to Spurs and an assist against West Ham are his only goal involvements since mid-March, over a period of nine games.With Liverpool’s Premier League triumph confirmed, Salah and company are in party mode – the squad have flown to Dubai for some rest and relaxation ahead of Monday night’s game against Brighton.The prolific 32-year-old obviously has the capacity to punish gaffers who ditch him but replacing him with a more motivated alternative with an additional fixture is a justifiable decision.Read More on The SunIsak has had success against Arsenal in recent meetingsCredit: GettyIt will be interesting to see how the final two Gameweeks of the season play out now that a sizeable chunk of gaffers have decided to get rid of the game’s most notable players.Removing Isak, Salah and Saka might work out but all three have the ability to make their doubters look very foolish.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

PEP GUARDIOLA caused quite a stir among Dream Team managers when he declared Erling Haaland (£7.8m) fit ahead of the Gameweek 35 deadline.Given Manchester City were due to visit relegated Southampton in arguably the biggest mismatch of the Premier League weekend, many gaffers rushed to recruit the big No9.Haaland’s return didn’t go as plannedCredit: Dream TeamHaaland came from nowhere to be the second-most popular recruit for Gameweek 35, narrowly beaten by Bryan Mbeumo (£4.6m) ahead of Brentford’s trip to Ipswich.It was a smart move on paper.The prospect of one of world football’s most prolific goalscorers being unleashed upon the top flight’s worst defence was a mouthwatering one but Dream Team bosses should know not to take anything for granted by now.Haaland mustered just two points (for playing 60+ minutes) at St Mary’s to leave many gaffers bitterly underwhelmed.The popular poacher was virtually anonymous as Saints put up a sterner resistance than expected to hold out for a 0-0 draw.Haaland’s ownership is soaring ahead of Gameweek 36Credit: RexHaving been sidelined since late March, a little ring rust is to be expected.Plus, Haaland is the type of player who is only as good as the players behind him and it’s probably fair to say that Man City may have had one eye on the FA Cup final on the south coast as they played at a relaxed pace.More intensity is expected from Guardiola’s troops at Wembley this coming Saturday, when they will start as favourites against Crystal Palace – they beat the Eagles 5-2 in the league last month.Most read in FootballHad Haaland feasted against Southampton he would almost certainly be the most popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 36, with Man City due to fulfil two fixtures (Palace at Wembley plus a home league game against Bournemouth).But a rusty comeback performance may cause gaffers to think twice.Predicting Guardiola’s line-ups is fraught with riskCredit: AlamyThe threat of ‘Pep Roulette’ also looms large, that being the term to describe Guardiola’s unpredictable rotation policy.Omar Marmoush (£4.8m) scored four goals and provided two assists in nine outings prior to Haaland’s return, a fruitful run that yielded 71 points.It won’t be a surprise if the Egyptian forward leads the line from the off against the Cherries after Haaland starts at Wembley – or perhaps even the other way around.This is to say that the Norwegian striker is not guaranteed 180 minutes this coming Gameweek by any means.Even so, he will be difficult to resist prior the Friday deadline.After missing seven games through injury, Haaland remains third in the overall rankings with 352 points to his name.And only Mohamed Salah (£6.8m) has scored more goals (33 to 30) in all competitions at this late stage.Read More on The SunHaaland has scored 30 goals in all competitions this seasonCredit: GettyHaaland is currently the second-most recruited player for Gameweek 36, behind only Eberechi Eze (£5.1m).His ownership is back up to 37.5%, making him the fourth-most selected player in the game, but he’s on track to jump up to third come the 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

JARROD BOWEN (£5.5m) is statistically the most in-form forward in Dream Team right now.The 28-year-old scored the second goal in West Ham’s 2-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford for a healthy nine-point return.Overlooked by almost 97% of gaffersCredit: Dream TeamWhen Bowen tapped home at the back post on Sunday he made it four goals in six appearances.Factor in two assists against Brighton in Gameweek 33 and there’s no denying the England international is finishing the campaign in fine style.A return of 29 points from his three most recent three is unmatched among assets in his position.More broadly, he’s amassed 98 points from 13 appearances at an average of 7.54 per game since his return from injury at the start of February.Bowen has scored six goals and registered four assists in this time.A man in formCredit: PAWhat’s interesting is the Hammers’ talisman currently features in just 3.1% of teams.By very definition, he has to be considered a tempting differential option for the remaining two Gameweeks of the season.Graham Potter’s side sit 15th in the table but Bowen’s individual stats speak for themselves.Most read in FootballHe averages 7.4 points-per-game for the season as a whole; only four forwards have rattled along at a better rate.Bowen average 7.4 points-per-game this seasonCredit: GettyWEST HAM’S REMAINING FIXTURESNottingham Forest (h)Ipswich (a)Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have performed well above expectations this season but this is a good time to play them.Forest have won just one of their last seven games in all competitions with their most recent result being a disappointing 2-2 draw against relegated Leicester.Couple this with a trip to Portman Road on the final day of the campaign and Bowen’s fixtures across Gameweeks 36 and 37 appear relatively favourable.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