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      Dream Team’s top ten players this season features NINE midfielders – managers advised to change formation

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      THE 2023/24 Dream Team season is not quite three Gameweeks old but already a clear pattern has emerged.At the time of writing, NINE of the top ten performers in the game are categorised as midfielders.

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      Midfielders are thriving!Credit: DREAM TEAM
      Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen (£2.9m) is the only party crasher with 26 points – a tally that puts him level with Moussa Diaby (£3.3m) in joint-ninth.
      That means there are no strikers inside the top ten at this stage – not even Erling Haaland (£8.4m)!
      DREAM TEAM’S TOP TEN PLAYERS

      Bukayo Saka (£6.1m) – 32 pts
      James Maddison (£4.1m) – 31 pts
      Eberechi Eze (£3.3m) – 29 pts
      Solly March (£3.9m) – 29 pts
      Rodri (£4.3m) – 29 pts
      Raheem Sterling (£3.6m) – 29 pts
      Bryan Mbeumo (£3.9m) – 28 pts
      Jarrod Bowen (£4.6m) – 27 pts
      Joachim Andersen (£2.9m) – 26 pts
      Moussa Diaby (£3.3m) – 26 pts

      Arsenal’s resident ‘Star Boy’ tops the pile having scored twice, earned six points, and ticked over with tackles, shots on target and big chances created.
      Kai Havertz (£3.3m), Gabriel Martinelli (£4.3m) and Leandro Trossard (£2.9m) have all disappointed their backers so far this term but Saka has justified his price tag with plentiful returns.
      Leading the wayCredit: Reuters
      Tottenham’s new No10 has captured the imagination of the fans and more than a few Dream Team gaffers – his ownership of 18.9% makes him the sixth-most selected midfielder.
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      Although perhaps Maddison deserves to be even more popular after a return of 31 points across the first three Gameweeks.
      Completing the podium, the Eagles’ creator-in-chief owes his lofty ranking to his haul of 11 bonus points, the most among all players right now.
      Eze has registered the most successful dribbles in the Premier League at this early stage and he ranks highly for accurate crosses and fouls won as well.
      What’s clear is that Dream Team bosses are spoiled for choice in midfield.
      The above list doesn’t even include popular options such as Martin Odegaard (£5m), Kaoru Mitoma (£3.8m), Bruno Fernandes (£6.2m), Luis Diaz (£4.2m) and Phil Foden (£4.5m).
      Evidently, an XI with five midfielders appears to be the best strategy – either a 4-5-1 or 3-5-2 formation.
      Eze has 11 bonus points after just three GameweeksCredit: Alamy
      It should be noted that the midfield supremacy may not last as there are a number of defenders and strikers within striking distance of the top ten.
      However, with the improved scoring system offering points for tackles, big chances created and shots on target, it’s clear that talismanic midfielders will earn just rewards.
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      Plus, with the new directive in regards to time-wasting and stoppages, it’s reasonable to expect fewer clean sheets, which could hinder the progress of Dream Team defenders this season.
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      Aston Villa’s dynamic right flank of Moussa Diaby and Matty Cash lighting up Dream Team this season

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      ASTON VILLA stumbled out of the blocks with a 5-1 defeat to Newcastle in their first fixture of the new season but they’ve wasted no time in getting up to speed since.Unai Emery’s side beat Everton 4-0 before thrashing Hibernian 5-0 to all but book their place in the Europa Conference League group stages.
      This past weekend, the Villains beat Burnley 3-1 thanks predominantly to their impressive right flank.

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      A potent combinationCredit: DREAM TEAM
      New signing Moussa Diaby (£3.3m) has hit the ground running in the Midlands while reliable performer Matty Cash (£2.5m) is making liberal use of his license to attack.
      The Poland international, a right-back on paper, essentially played as an an auxiliary winger for long spells at Turf Moor on Sunday.
      Cash scored a brace within 20 minutes as Villa once again exhibited the dynamic nature of their attack.
      The 26-year-old’s second goal, assisted by Diaby, was a perfect illustration of the effectiveness of Villa’s right-hand side.
      As if to underline this point, the French winger turned from creator to finisher as he scored a goal of his own to seal his side’s victory.
      The architects of Burnley’s demiseCredit: PA
      The pair banked 28 points between them at the Clarets’ expense in Gameweek 3.
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      That combined tally grows to 51 in the context of the overall season so far with Diaby (26 points) fractionally above above his team-mate (25 points) in the rankings.
      Needless to say, the pair are Villa’s best performers so far and are evidently the assets Dream Team gaffers should back if they believe Emery’s men will continue to score plenty of goals.
      With an ownership of 11.5%, Diaby is Villa’s most-selected player but Ollie Watkins (£4.4m), Emi Martinez (£3.4m) and Pau Torres (£2.9m) are all more popular than Cash (5.6%).
      Although the latter will most likely be among the most transferred-in players ahead of Gameweek 4 after his brace at Burnley.
      Emery’s side have responded superbly to their defeat at St James’ ParkCredit: ALAMY
      With all due respect to Hibs, the second leg of the Europa Conference League play-off will surely be a formality for Villa.
      Gaffers can then start thinking about Thursday night returns from Diaby, Cash and co – West Ham assets made full use of the continental competition last season.
      However, Villa’s upcoming domestic fixtures appear difficult on paper: Liverpool (a), Crystal Palace (h), Chelsea (a), Brighton (h).
      What’s undeniable is that Cash and Diaby are both among the best assets in Dream Team and, after three fixtures, only Brighton have scored more league goals than Villa this season.

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      Tottenham defenders quick out Dream Team’s blocks but are clean sheets sustainable under Ange-ball?

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      JUST six defenders have 20+ Dream Team points to their name right now.And three of them play for Tottenham: Micky van de Ven (£3.1m), Destiny Udogie (£2.6m) and Cristian Romero (£3.7m).
      Spurs fans have every reason to feel optimistic for the season aheadCredit: DREAM TEAM
      On a similar theme, Guglielmo Vicario (£3.1m) is currently the only goalkeeper to have breached the 20-point mark, thanks to his second consecutive clean sheet.
      Spurs’ 2-0 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday has established them as the team of choice for gaffers who like to block-pick several defensive assets from the same squad.
      Such a tactic would have worked wonders to date with Vicario (20 points), Van de Ven (20), Udogie (20) and Romero (25) combining for 85 points with a Carabao Cup fixture against Fulham still to play before Gameweek 3 concludes.
      Dream Team bosses will now be wondering if such returns are sustainable – a worthy question.
      Vicario has 20 points to show for his efforts so farCredit: GETTY
      The first thing to note is that Ange Postecoglou’s side can perhaps count themselves a tad fortunate to have registered two clean sheets in their first three outings.
      They’ve been excellent value for their goals going forward with James Maddison (£4.1m) acting as the centrepiece of a dynamic, entertaining unit but the Greek-born tactician’s approach risks conceding more than a fair share of chances.
      For example, Manchester United registered 22 shots against Spurs in north London but poor finishing meant the hosts ultimate kept their sheet clean in Gameweek 2.
      The stats boffins reckon Spurs have allowed their opponents over five expected goals (xG) this season, meaning their actual tally of two conceded goals is a somewhat fortunate outcome.
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      Of course, Vicario’s 13 saves have been a factor in his side outperforming the xG figures in this regard but they have relied upon their opponents’ wastefulness as well – something that can’t be depended upon consistently.
      However, while clean sheets are important they are not the only factor to consider when analysing defenders through the lens of Dream Team.
      Van de Ven has earned bonus points in every fixture so far while Udogie has been a prominent threat going forward – the 20-year-old provided the assist for Dejan Kulusevski’s (£3m) goal against the Cherries.
      The numbers don’t lieCredit: GETTY
      Spurs’ current defensive record may not be sustainable but their attacking output should be and if Udogie – who was substituted late on as a precaution at the weekend – continues his promising start to the campaign then he will tick over with attacking returns.
      The former Udinese left-back is excellent value at £2.6m right now.
      As for Romero, he has a goal to his name already in 2023/24 and his combative style helped him secure two additional points on Saturday through his tally of five tackles.
      However, the World Cup winner’s natural aggressiveness can cause headaches for Dream Team bosses.
      Even when he’s at his best, the Argentine centre-back feels permanently on the cusp of a yellow (or red) card.
      Saying that, only Joachim Andersen (£2.9m) has produced more points than Romero among Dream Team defenders this season.
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      While the long-term viability of Spurs’ defence is still to be decided, there can be little doubt that now is a great time to back Postecoglou’s troops.
      They face Burnley in Gameweek 4 and then host Sheffield United in Gameweek 5.

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      Reliable Rodri the perfect antidote to ‘Pep Roulette’ for frustrated Dream Team managers

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      LIKE several of Manchester City’s new recruits, Rodri (£4.3m) took some time to adjust to life under Pep Guardiola.However, few players have gone on to establish themselves as an essential component of the decorated tactician’s system in the manner of the Spain international.
      The 27-year-old now has the same aura about him as the legendary Barcelona midfielders who translated Guardiola’s grand plan to the pitch over a decade ago.

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      A class actCredit: DREAM TEAM
      Just as he did in the Champions League final, Rodri provided the winning goal for his side against Sheffield United on Sunday with a sweet connection typical of his technical brilliance.
      Whereas the treble-sealing strike in Istanbul was a controlled right-footed instep, his winner at Bramall Lane was an instinctive swing of the left, but no less effective.
      Such is Rodri’s importance to City, he is essentially immune to ‘Pep Roulette’ – the term given to Guardiola’s unpredictable rotation policy that has often left Dream Team managers frustrated.
      Even players of Kevin De Bruyne (£6.7m) and Phil Foden’s (£4.5m) calibre have unexpectedly appeared on the substitute bench when heavily backed to plunder points against favourable opposition.
      It would almost be simpler for Dream Team gaffers to stay clear of Etihad assets altogether but that’s not a realistic strategy because there are so many points to be had when Pep Roulette spins in one’s favour.
      Foden collects Dream Team points when on the pitch but his minutes aren’t guaranteedCredit: GETTY
      In Gameweek 3, illness restricted Foden to just a few minutes (he still provided an assist in that time) and while Guardiola can’t be blamed for that, it was the latest example of an attacking midfielder missing out on significant points while the ever-present Rodri cashed in.
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      The latter banked ten points when all was said and done to take his season tally to 29 – Bukayo Saka (£6.1m) is the only midfielder above him in the rankings.
      Truth be told, Rodri has been a perfectly viable Dream Team option for a couple of years now but the reason gaffers were previously hesitant to back him related to the general lack of returns provided by defensive midfielders.
      However, that’s all changed this season because of the improved scoring system that recognises significant contributions in every aspect of the game.
      It just so happens that Rodri has a decent eye for goal as well as being a master metronome and a savvy ball winner.
      Rodri does it all for Man CityCredit: Reuters
      So while it’s highly unlikely he’ll maintain his current scoring of two goals in three outings, as the first name on the team sheet for 99% of fixtures he will inevitably will tick over for months on end.
      A sizeable chunk of Dream Team managers have already recognised this as Rodri’s ownership of 20.9% makes him the ninth-most popular player in the game at the time of writing.
      And he’ll probably be among the most recruited players ahead of the Gameweek 4.
      For gaffers sick of Pep Roulette, Rodri is an enabler of regular, consistent City points.

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      Gameweek 3 captaincy options: Erling Haaland deservedly favourite but Bukayo Saka more than tempting

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      THE captaincy debate is an open-and-shut case for Gameweek 3… or is it?Let’s run through the strongest contenders for Dream Team managers to mull over before the 7pm Friday deadline.

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      Gaffers are backing Haaland to run riot this weekendCredit: ALAMY
      Erling Haaland (£8.6m)
      Manchester City’s imperious No9 is deservedly the obvious choice.
      Pep Guardiola’s side travel to Bramall Lane on Sunday where they’ll come up against a Sheffield United outfit that have conceded 40 shots across their first two games this season.
      Almost everyone expects heavy one-way traffic in the visitors’ favour and that’s likely to mean chances galore for Haaland.
      It’s worth noting that we advised Dream Team gaffers to take on the Norwegian cyborg in Gameweek 2 and all the alternatives we put forward produced more points – those who strapped the armband to Pervis Estupinan (£3.6m) or Bryan Mbeumo (£3.7m) would have been handsomely rewarded.
      However, while there are opportunities to go against Haaland, Gameweek 3 is probably not one of them.
      Bukayo Saka (£6.1m)
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      Star BoyCredit: DREAM TEAM
      For those who feel compelled to bet against Haaland, Arsenal’s No7 is a more than tempting alternative.
      The Gunners host Fulham at the weekend and while Marco Silva’s men haven’t conceded as many shots as Sheffield United, they’re not far behind.
      Not even a Bernd Leno (£3.3m) masterclass will be enough to deny the hosts at the Emirates if the Cottagers produce another toothless defensive display.
      Saka averages a goal involvement every 129.7 minutes in the Premier League since the start of last season.
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      Ben Chilwell (£4.5m)
      It’s worth acknowledging the fact that 12 of the 20 clubs will play twice in Gameweek 3.
      From a Dream Team perspective, Chelsea and Tottenham are the most notable teams among those pulling double duty.
      The Blues have the additional benefit of back-to-back home games against favourable opposition in the form of Luton and Wimbledon.
      No Premier League defender has registered more touches in the final third than Chilwell in the opening exchanges of the new campaign – he’s essentially an extra attacker in Mauricio Pochettino’s system.
      If the England left-back was guaranteed to start both fixtures then he would be a genuinely excellent alternative to Haaland but virtually every player is a rotation risk in the early rounds of the Carabao Cup.
      Bruno Fernandes (£6.4m)
      Will everything click for Manchester United in Gameweek 3?Credit: ALAMY
      Only a truly brave soul would back a Manchester United player over Haaland this weekend given the nature of the Red Devils’ performances so far.
      However, the underlying statistics suggest goal involvements are coming for the captain.
      Fernandes couldn’t have asked for a more favourable match-up than Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford – Steve Cooper’s men have mustered just eight point on the road since promotion to the top flight.
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      Score Predictor Tips: Brighton seek hat-trick of 4-1 wins while Arsenal and Manchester City target cricket scores

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      Roll up, roll up, get your Score Predictor tips for Matchweek 3!If you’re still not familiar with Dream Team’s new free-to-play game then click here to get the lowdown.
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      It doesn’t matter one iota if you’re late to the party, get involved now and you’ll be in the mix to land the highly-desired games console this weekend.
      Let’s run through Matchweek 3’s chosen fixtures…

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      Leno will have to be at his best against his old team this weekendCredit: GETTY
      Arsenal v Fulham
      Fans of the Cottagers will be concerned with what they’ve seen from their team so far this season.
      They beat Everton on the opening weekend but were fully indebted to Bernd Leno’s NINE saves.
      Last Saturday, Brentford strolled to a 3-0 win at Craven Cottage and the xG statistics suggest the winning margin should have been even greater.
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      Given that Fulham have allowed their opponents 36 shots across their first two outings, it seems likely the Gunners will have their wicked way with Marco Silva’s men in north London.
      2-0 is the most common prediction at this stage but we feel that’s conservative.
      Our Prediction: 4-0 to Arsenal
      Erik ten Hag will demand a response from his side after defeat to SpursCredit: EPA
      Manchester United v Nottingham Forest
      Steve Cooper’s side have been abysmal away from home since promotion to the top flight, having earned just eight points on the road in just over a year.
      Ordinarily, the Red Devils would feel confident of big win but they’ve looked out of sorts at the start of the campaign.
      Victory over Wolves was partially soured by the fact they were outplayed and defeat to Tottenham has left Erik ten Hag with a few problems to address.
      However, the underlying numbers suggest Man United have done relatively well in terms of chance creation and just a slight improvement in the finishing department would yield positive results.
      Our Prediction: 2-1 to Manchester United
      Top of the league!Credit: DREAM TEAM
      Brighton v West Ham
      The Seagulls couldn’t make it a hat-trick of 4-1 victories, could they?
      We’re inclined to give the Hammers more credit after their spirited win over Chelsea on Sunday but a trip to the Amex is a daunting prospect these days.
      Roberto De Zerbi’s side have been in a league of their own this term when it comes to attacking impotence and with Nayef Aguerd suspended it will be very difficult for the visitors to hold firm.
      Brighton’s have generated more xG from open play than any other club in the league after two Matchweeks – and it’s not even close.
      Our Prediction: 3-1 to Brighton
      How many goals will Erling Haaland score at Bramall Lane?Credit: GETTY
      Sheffield United v Manchester City
      Like Fulham v Arsenal, this match-up screams cricket score on paper.
      The Blades allowed Forest 16 shots and they let Crystal Palace have 24 shots the week previous.
      Paul Heckingbottom’s side will have to tighten up significantly if they are to avoid a mauling at the hands of Erling Haaland and company.
      In contrast, the treble-winners are the only team yet to concede a goal in the Premier League this season.
      The three most-common predictions all revolve around a clean sheet for the champions.
      Our Prediction: 5-0 to Manchester City
      Eddie Howe will be glad to be back in action at St James’ ParkCredit: REX
      Newcastle v Liverpool
      This is by far the most competitive Score Predictor fixture this Matchweek.
      Eddie Howe’s men ran riot against Aston Villa but were totally negated by Man City while the Reds bagged an expected win at home Bournemouth following their entertaining draw at Stamford Bridge.
      Jurgen Klopp’s troops continue to look ultra threatening in attack but vulnerable in defence – an accurate description of Newcastle at the back end of last season as well.
      The Magpies have home advantage and are well equipped to exploit the flaws in Liverpool’s system but it feels counterintuative to go against a team that includes Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.
      2-2 is the most-popular guess among all Score Predictor players at the time of writing and we’re inclined to agree.
      Our Prediction: 2-2 draw
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      Who needs Ivan Toney? Bargain option Yoane Wissa leads Dream Team’s striker rankings

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      A hearty round of applause for the 2.7% of Dream Team managers currently backing Yoane Wissa (£2.2m).The 26-year-old has been tasked with the unenviable task of filling Ivan Toney’s boots for the first half of the season and he’s off to an excellent start.

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      Dream Team’s top striker!Credit: DREAM TEAM
      With Brentford’s top scorer in the Premier League suspended until January, much of the focus has been on whether Wissa can provide regular goals over the course of several months having previously deputised for Toney impressively in small doses.
      2023/24 offers a small sample size with the Bees having played just twice but the DR Congo international has burst out of the blocks with two goals and an assist.
      Add in further returns for appearances and shots on target, Wissa currently boasts a tally of 21 points.
      This makes him Dream Team’s top striker after two Gameweeks, three points clear of Erling Haaland (£8.6m).
      Needless to say, Manchester City’s No9 is at the opposite end of the scale in terms of price and popularity (85.9% ownership).
      Wissa and Mbeumo have flourished at the start of the new seasonCredit: GETTY
      Wissa took advantage of Fulham’s porous defence in the west London derby on Saturday to add 12 points to the nine he earned away to Tottenham in Gameweek 1.
      One key aspect of Brentford’s play since their promotion to the top flight has been Toney’s understanding and interplay with Bryan Mbeumo (£3.7m).
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      Understudy Wissa has fulfilled this role seamlessly too with the Frenchman having racked up 24 points already.
      Thomas Frank’s side take on Crystal Palace and Newport County in Gameweek 4 before and their September fixtures look relatively favourable too: Bournemouth (h), Newcastle (a), Everton (h).
      Dream Team bosses in need of a bargain striker simply shouldn’t look anywhere else than Brentford’s No11!

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