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DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news for Gameweek 24 in one convenient location.Anthony Gordon is currently the most transferred-out player ahead of today’s 6:30pm deadline but Eddie Howe told journalists that Newcastle’s No10 “should be fine” to face Manchester City on Saturday.The England winger skipped the Magpies’ FA Cup fourth round tie with Birmingham with a thigh issue but has since trained alongside his team-mates.Scan results for Sven Botman and Dan Burn were warmly received by Howe this week with both defenders avoiding long-term injuries but this weekend certainly comes too for the former – the latter has a chance of making the trip.Gordon “should be fine” to play at the Etihad this weekendCredit: GettyArne Slot named Cody Gakpo as a doubt ahead of Liverpool’s home game against Wolves.The Dutch forward, who features in 21.6% of teams at the time of writing, had to be replaced at Goodison Park on Wednesday night because of a knock.Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton are sidelined while Curtis Jones is suspended following his full-time sending off against Everton.Kai Havertz has been ruled out for the remainder of the season having suffered a hamstring tear while in Dubai.The German forward joins Bukayo Saka, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus on the injured list.In more positive news for Arsenal fans, Ben White is available for selection ahead of the Gunners’ trip to Leicester this weekend.Most read in FootballGakpo is a doubt for this weekendCredit: Dream TeamPep Guardiola confirmed that Manuel Akanji is set to undergo surgery following his half-time withdrawal against Real Madrid in midweek.The Swiss defender is expected to be sidelined for “eight to ten weeks”. Jack Grealish was also replaced prematurely against Los Blancos and while his injury is not as severe as Akanji’s, the England international is unlikely to feature against Newcastle this weekend.New signing Nico Gonzalez is a doubt having been forced off at Leyton Orient on debut.Elsewhere, Iliman Ndiaye is set for a spell on the sidelines having incurred a knee injury against Liverpool.David Moyes told reporters: “Iliman has got a medial ligament injury. It’s not looking great at the moment.”Like Jones, Abdoulaye Doucoure is suspended having been shown a red card amid the full-time chaos on Wednesday night.Doucoure and Jones are both suspendedCredit: ReutersNicolas Jackson won’t return for Chelsea until April because of a hamstring injury.On Thursday, Enzo Maresca explained: “We knew it was a muscular problem but not how important it was. Unfortunately, he had the scan and it is an important one. He will be out for six to eight weeks.”Lucas Paqueta and Edson Alvarez resumed training this week and should be available for West Ham – Jean-Clair Todibo should also make the matchday squad.A setback for Crysencio Summerville means the ex-Leeds winger will be out for several more weeks.Tottenham may be boosted by the returns of James Maddison, Destiny Udogie and Guglielmo Vicario to the matchday squad ahead of Manchester United’s visit to North London on Sunday, although the former is still considered a doubt.As for the Red Devils, Ruben Amorim hinted at some fresh concerns but offered no names.Unai Emery declared Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings available to face Ipswich but Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres and Matty Cash remain sidelined.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 NOWARSENALInjuries: Takehiro Tomiyasu, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai HavertzSuspensions: NoneASTON VILLAInjuries: Pau Torres, Ross Barkley, Amadou Onana, Matty Cash, Ezri KonsaSuspensions: NoneBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: Luis Sinisterra (doubt), Alex Scott, Julian Araujo, Marcos Senesi, Adam Smith, Evanilson, Enes Unal, James HillSuspensions: NoneBRENTFORDInjuries: Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva, Gustavo Nunes, Igor Thiago, Rico HenrySuspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, Jason Steele, Mats Wieffer (doubt), Igor Julio, Solly March, Pervis Estupinan, Lewis Dunk (doubt)Suspensions: NoneCHELSEAInjuries: Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia, Nicolas Jackson, Marc GuiuSuspensions: Mykhailo MudrykCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Cheick Doucoure, Joel Ward, Chadi RiadSuspensions: NoneEVERTONInjuries: Dwight McNeil, Youssef Chermiti, Armando Broja, Seamus Coleman, Orel Mangala, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Iliman Ndiaye, Nathan PattersonSuspensions: Abdoulaye DoucoureFULHAMInjuries: Kenny Tete, Reiss Nelson, Harry WilsonSuspensions: NoneIPSWICHInjuries: Chiedozie Ogbene, Conor Chaplin, Christian Walton, Wes BurnsSuspensions: NoneLEICESTERInjuries: Ricardo Pereira, Abdul FatawuSuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Joe Gomez, Cody Gakpo (doubt), Tyler MortonSuspensions: Curtis JonesMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: Oscar Bobb, Rodri, Manuel Akanji, Jack Grealish, Nico Gonzalez (doubt)Suspensions: NoneMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Altay Bayindir, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Jonny Evans, Lisandro MartinezSuspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Jamaal Lascelles, Harvey Barnes, Sven Botman, Joelinton, Dan Burn (doubt), Anthony Gordon (doubt)Suspensions: NoneNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Callum Hudson-Odoi (doubt), Carlos Miguel, Taiwo Awoniyi (doubt)Suspensions: NoneSOUTHAMPTONInjuries: Ross Stewart, Jack Stephens, Ryan Fraser, Taylor Harwood-Bellis (doubt), Adam LallanaSuspensions: NoneTOTTENHAMInjuries: Cristian Romero, Wilson Odobert, Timo Werner, Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson (doubt), Radu Dragusin, Richarlison (doubt), Micky van de Ven, James Maddison (doubt)Suspensions: NoneWEST HAMInjuries: Michail Antonio, Jean-Clair Todibo (doubt), Niclas Fullkrug, Crysencio SummervilleSuspensions: NoneWOLVESREAD MORE SUN STORIESInjuries: Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Boubacar Traore (doubt), Yerson Mosquera, Jorgen Strand Larsen (doubt), Leon Chiwone, Hwang Hee-chan (doubt)Suspensions: None More

FORM is temporary, class is permanent.That widely-parroted adage may ring true but form is one of the most important factors in the realm of the Dream Team.Ahead of the 6:30pm deadline for Gameweek 24, let’s analyse the most in-form players in each position, based on points earned in the last three games.New lease of lifeCredit: GettyGOALKEEPERSKepa Arrizabalaga (£3.5m) – 20 ptsMatz Sels (£3.1m) – 18 ptsJordan Pickford (£4.2m) – 17 ptsAntonin Kinsky (£2.5m) – 13 ptsEmi Martinez (£3.8m) – 11 ptsBournemouth’s only defeat in their last 14 games came against Liverpool and so it’s no surprise their custodian has risen the rankings of late.Previously guilty of frequent errors in a Chelsea shirt, Kepa will feel confident of extending his good form this weekend when he travels to Southampton – the Premier League’s basement boys have scored just 18 goals in the top flight this season.Only David Raya (£4.3m) has kept more clean sheets than Sels in all competitions this campaign, with Pickford third on the podium.Everton’s No1 also ranks joint-fourth for total saves with 78.Tottenham’s Kinsky dropped a clanger against Aston Villa last time out but it’s worth noting his season average of 5.4 points-per-game is only bettered by Caoimhin Kelleher (£2.8m) among keepers to have played at least five times.DEFENDERSMunoz scored against Doncaster on Monday nightCredit: ReutersDaniel Munoz (£4.9m) – 35 ptsNelson Semedo (£2.5m) – 23 ptsEmmanuel Agbadou (£2.4m) – 22 ptsMaxence Lacroix (£3.2m) – 21 ptsJames Tarkowski (£3.9m) – 21 ptsMost read in FootballCrystal Palace’s all-action wing-back has registered a goal, two assists, two clean sheets and 11 tackles in his last three outings!The Colombia international is in a league of his own among defenders right now and only Trent Alexander-Arnold (£6m) averages more points-per-game across the whole season.The Eagles have kept five clean sheets in their last six games, hence Lacroix’s healthy returns.Wolves representatives Semedo and Agbadou have benefited from consecutive 2-0 wins over Aston Villa and Blackburn but they’ll need to produce something special to frustrate Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday.Everton’s captain makes the cut following his last-gasp equaliser in Wednesday night’s Merseyside derby.MIDFIELDERSMr PopularCredit: GettyMorgan Rogers (£3.5m) – 39 ptsAntoine Semenyo (£3.9m) – 29 ptsJacob Ramsey (£2.7m) – 25 ptsJack Clarke (£2.2m) – 25 ptsKobbie Mainoo (£3.1m) – 23 ptsAston Villa’s skilful playmaker is the outright most in-form player in the game at present.His underwhelming one-pointer against Wolves in Gameweek 22 was sandwiched between a Champions League hat-trick against Celtic and an impressive 14-point haul at Spurs’ expense in the FA Cup fourth round.It’s no wonder Rogers is comfortably the most popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 24 – the Villains are set to host both Ipswich and Liverpool.Justin Kluivert (£3.9m) is also among the most transferred-in players this week but Semenyo has the hot hand for Bournemouth right now.The Ghana star has notched four goals and three assists in his last six outings.Cole Palmer (£5.9m) and Alejandro Garnacho (£3m) are the only midfielders to have registered more shots on target than Semenyo in 2024/25.He will fancy his chances against Saints this weekend.FORWARDSTicks a lot of boxesCredit: ReutersMatheus Cunha (£4.7m) – 33 ptsMohamed Salah (£8.2m) – 30 ptsBeto (£2.2m) – 29 ptsChris Wood (£4.3m) – 29 ptsDango Ouattara (£3.5m) – 28 ptsWolves’ No10 is a class act who has taken apart Villa and Blackburn in his last two outings.Cunha currently ranks in the top five forwards for shots on target, big chances created, tackles and bonus points – he does it all!Whether the Brazilian is able to get the better of Virgil van Dijk (£5m) and company remains to be seen.It’s no surprise to see Salah riding high given he is by far and away Dream Team’s top performer this season.The Egyptian superstar averages a mighty 11.1 points-per-game across the campaign and needs just 13 more to reach a quadruple century.READ MORE SUN STORIESWho would bet against him reaching that milestone in Gameweek 24 given the Reds have two fixtures to fulfil?0.3%-owned Ouattara is a decent option for the next two Gameweeks for those who like to think outside the box.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

LIVERPOOL, Aston Villa and Manchester City are the only three teams set to fulfil two fixtures in Gameweek 24.Let’s dive straight into transfer recommendations prior to Friday’s 6:30pm deadline.195 points and countingCredit: Dream TeamMorgan Rogers (£3.5m)The Villains’ No27 is comfortably the most popular recruit this week and with good reason.He scored one goal and assisted another against Tottenham last weekend for a return of 14 points, a haul that propelled him up to seventh in the midfield rankings.Factor in his hat-trick against Celtic in Gameweek 21 and Rogers is statistically the game’s most in-form player at this point in time.The silky dribbler will be unleashed upon 19th-placed Ipswich this weekend before a tough game against Liverpool in midweek.However, that meeting with the Reds is essentially a free hit as most other players will have their feet up on Wednesday night.Ollie Watkins (£5.1m) should also be considered a strong option if he shakes off his injury while Jacob Ramsey (£2.7m) is a tempting differential (0.6% ownership) having racked up 35 points across the last three Gameweeks via two goals and two assists.Liverpool StarsStock up on Liverpool players before Friday’s deadlineCredit: ReutersLet’s have it right, Liverpool players should be the top priority for Gameweek 24.The Reds welcome relegation-threatened Wolves to Anfield on Sunday before their trip to Villa Park and, despite recent slip-ups against Plymouth and Everton, they remain the strongest team in the country.Most read in FootballMohamed Salah (£8.2m), Virgil van Dijk (£5m), Trent Alexander-Arnold (£6m) and Cody Gakpo (£5.1m) are all among the most selected players in Dream Team and justifiably so.However, Luis Diaz (£3.4m) has underwhelmed of late and it might be worth switching to Alexis Mac Allister (£4.1m) or Dominik Szoboszlai (£4.3m) for your midfield needs.The Colombia international played 180+ minutes in Gameweek 23 and returned just four points.Antoine Semenyo (£3.9m) and/or Justin Kluivert (£3.9m)Cherry pickingCredit: GettyAway from the double headers, Bournemouth’s visit to Southampton is bursting with potential.The Cherries have scored 11 goals in their last four outings while Saints have the worst defensive record in the top flight this season.Midfielders Semenyo and Kluivert have 31 goal involvements between them this term and should enjoy themselves against Ivan Juric’s beleaguered troops.Looking further ahead, Bournemouth have two fixtures in Gameweek 25 (Wolves and Brighton) and an FA Cup tie in Gameweek 26.Ethan Nwaneri (£1.9m)Young GunnerCredit: GettyA rogue option to finish but not one devoid of logic.Many Dream Team bosses will be put off by the idea of backing an attack-minded Arsenal player given their depleted resources at this moment in time.Kai Havertz (£4.7m) has joined Bukayo Saka (£6.6m), Gabriel Jesus (£3.7m) and Gabriel Martinelli (£4.1m) on the sidelines but it’s these absentees that make Nwaneri a viable selection.Mikel Arteta has used the 17-year-old sparingly but injuries will surely force his hand for the upcoming fixtures, starting with a trip to 18th-placed Leicester this weekend.READ MORE SUN STORIESNwaneri averages a goal every 100 minutes this season and certainly has the talent to take advantage of the Foxes’ leaky defence.The highly-rated teenager appears in 0.9% of teams at the time of writing.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

MATCHWEEK 22 features some intriguing match-ups that will test the foresight of Score Predictor users.As usual, there’s £250 up for grabs and it’s completely free to play – why not get involved?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 NOWSimply enter your predictions for the five selected Premier League games and earn points for the accuracy of your forecast as the action unfolds.If you amass the most points then you’ll claim the cash prize!Allow us to present some key stats and facts for each relevant fixture to help inform your decisions…Manchester City v NewcastleA fascinating encounter first up with Pep Guardiola’s side having capitulated late on (not for the first time this season) against Real Madrid in midweek.The defending champions have been guilty of far too many errors in recent weeks and they continue to give up a wealth of clearcut chances.Alexander Isak will certainly fancy his chances of exploiting City’s weaknesses, though to what extent may depend on the availability of Anthony Gordon, who is a doubt at this stage.Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali could feasibly dominate the middle third too with Rodri’s absence still a huge disadvantage for the hosts.Most read in FootballThat being said, City pack a punch in attack and in Erling Haaland they have one of very few players in Europe to have outscored Isak in 2024/25.Eddie Howe’s side lost to Fulham in their last league outing but so did Man City, that 5-1 mauling at the hands of Arsenal.Our Prediction: 2-2 drawGuardiola has a lot of his mind right nowCredit: ReutersSouthampton v BournemouthSaints beat Ipswich in their last league game but that’s the full extent of the positive outlook if truth be told.Ivan Juric’s side still need three points to go past Derby’s record-low tally for a Premier League campaign from 2007/08 and it seems unlikely they’ll take anything off Andoni Iraola’s well-drilled outfit on Saturday.The Cherries only defeat in their last 14 games in all competitions came against Liverpool and even Arne Slot admitted his side benefited from a slice of luck that day.Southampton have conceded the most goals in the top flight this season while Bournemouth have scored 11 goals in their last four outings.Our Prediction: 3-0 to BournemouthKluivert and company have been among the goals latelyCredit: GettyCrystal Palace v EvertonTwo bottom-half teams who have made significant strides forward of late.Only Arsenal have taken more points from their last six league games than the Eagles while David Moyes oversaw three wins in four before Wednesday night’s spirited draw against Liverpool.Palace have tightened up at the back since the turn of the year and have consequently kept five clean sheets in their last six games.However, Oliver Glasner’s troops have had a lot more success on the road this term – only four teams have earned fewer points at home.Dwight McNeil inspired Everton to a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture back in September but he’s injured for this weekend’s trip to the capital.There’s also the question of how much an emotionally-charged Merseyside derby has taken out of Moyes’ men?Our Prediction: 1-1 drawMoyes’ return has buoyed EvertonCredit: GettyLiverpool v WolvesThe same question could be asked of the Reds but a home game against opponents currently 17th in the table represents a relatively simple task on paper.Wolves have registered back-to-back 2-0 wins against Aston Villa and Blackburn this month and Slot will be wary of the threat posed by Matheus Cunha but it’s hard to look past the hosts on Sunday.Liverpool are the top scorers in the league, thanks to Mohamed Salah’s blistering form, while only Leicester and Southampton have conceded more goals than Wolves.Our Prediction: 3-1 to LiverpoolUnstoppableCredit: AFPTottenham v Manchester UnitedOn the one hand, this is a meeting of two of the world’s richest clubs, both members of the Premier League’s so-called ‘big six’.On the other hand, it’s 14th vs 13th.Spurs’ 3-0 victory at Old Trafford in September is among the rare high points of their otherwise bitterly disappointing league campaign and Ange Postecoglou also enjoyed a 4-3 win over the Red Devils in the Carabao Cup just before Christmas.Unfortunately, Dominic Solanke, who has scored three goals against Man United this season, isn’t expected to return from injury until the end of the month.Defeats to Liverpool and Aston Villa in the cups have all but erased memories of Spurs’ impressive win at Brentford at the start of the month.As for Ruben Amorim’s side, who knows what to make of them?Recent wins over Rangers, Fulham, FCSB and Leicester have given fans reasons to be cheerful but even the most partisan members of the Old Trafford faithful would admit there’s still plenty of room for improvement.Sunday’s main event is essentially a meeting between the Premier League’s two biggest underachievers at present – nightmare fuel for Score Predictor users.READ MORE SUN STORIESOur Prediction: 3-2 to SpursProve you know better by entering your predictions for Matchweek 22 now!Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

DREAM TEAM managers might be able to work Arsenal’s injury problems to their advantage.Bukayo Saka (£6.6m) and Gabriel Martinelli (£4.1m) aren’t expected to return until March while Gabriel Jesus (£3.7m) and Kai Havertz (£4.7m) have both been ruled out for the remainder of the season.These absences have left the Gunners short in attack and while some Dream Team bosses will see that as a reason to stay clear, others might be tempted by bargain option Ethan Nwaneri (£1.9m).The door has opened for NwaneriCredit: Dream TeamMikel Arteta has used the 17-year-old sparingly this season but he seemingly has little choice but to give the academy graduate a run in the side over the next few Gameweeks.And based on recent evidence, it’s certainly not inconceivable that the teenager will rise to the challenge.Nwaneri, who features in just 0.7% of teams at the time of writing, has scored seven goals in all competitions this season at an impressive rate of one every 100 minutes.His two most recent strikes, against Girona and Manchester City in Gameweeks 21 and 22 respectively, were both expertly guided left-footed efforts from just outside the box, which is fast becoming his trademark goal.Consequently, he banked 21 points across his last three outings and that was before Martinelli and Havertz were deemed unavailable.The numbers suggest Nwaneri has the ability to supply more than his fair share of points if given enough minutes on the pitch.Nwaneri has exhibited a keen eye for goalCredit: GettyLeandro Trossard (£3.9m) and Raheem Sterling (£1.7m) are considerably more experienced but it’s simply a fact that Nwaneri has scored more goals than the two 30-year-olds combined in 2024/25.Most read in FootballGaffers should consider this alternative option for Gameweek 24 as Arsenal have a favourable fixture in the form of a trip to 18th-placed Leicester.The Foxes were thrashed 4-0 by Everton in their last league game and beaten by a beleaguered Manchester United in the FA Cup fourth round.Whereas Arteta’s side head into Saturday’s fixture fresh off a mini break to Dubai, something that worked wonders for them last season.Arsenal have had a long time to prepare for their trip to LeicesterCredit: GettyLooking further ahead, Arsenal are due to face West Ham and Nottingham Forest in Gameweek 25.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are flying high in third right now and should not be taken lightly but it’s worth remembering that Forest lost 3-0 at the Emirates back in November.And who scored Arsenal’s third goal that day? Ethan Nwaneri…Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

DREAM TEAM managers should always be alert to potential difference-makers, especially those who are cheap as chips.At this point in time, might Jacob Ramsey (£2.7m) fit the bill?99.6% of Dream Team managers are overlooking Ramsey at presentCredit: Dream TeamThe Aston Villa midfielder has been on a role of late with 35 points in four appearances across the last three Gameweeks.The 23-year-old scored against West Ham and provided two assists at home to Celtic in Gameweek 21 for a combined return of 22 points.Like most of Unai Emery’s troops, he underwhelmed away to Wolves in Gameweek 22 but bounced back with a strong showing against Tottenham in the FA Cup in Gameweek 23.Ramsey scored within a minute at Villa Park on Sunday, thanks in no small part to Antonin Kinsky’s error, and received 12 points for his efforts come the final whistle.From a Dream Team perspective, this fruitful form has come at a good time as gaffers should be very interested in Villa players at this stage of the season.Ramsey struck early against SpursCredit: GettyVilla are one of just three teams set to fulfil two fixtures in Gameweek 24 with Ipswich and Liverpool due in the Midlands within four days of each other.A home game against the Tractor Boys has to be considered a favourable match-up and while Arne Slot’s league leaders are quite the opposite, that midweek fixture is essentially a bonus point-scoring opportunity – a helpful quirk in the schedule.Not only that, Emery’s side will also double up in Gameweeks 25 (Chelsea & Crystal Palace) and Gameweek 26 (Cardiff & Champions League round of 16 first leg).Most read in FootballThis combination of form and fixtures surely makes Ramsey, who currently features in just 0.4% of teams, an appealing option for the next month or so.Villa have plenty of fixtures to fulfil in the coming weeksCredit: AlamyVilla’s No41 has started the last four games in a row and delivered enough goal involvements to retain his place but some Dream Team bosses may be concerned about his minutes given the level of competition within the squad.January recruits Donyell Malen (£2.9m), Marco Asensio (£3.5m) and Marcus Rashford (£3.4m) have added extra dimensions in attack and it will be interesting to see how Emery shuffles his pack.Many gaffers will feel Morgan Rogers (£3.5m) allows them to cover Villa’s busy period and that may well be the case.The 22-year-old has scored 11 goals and provided seven assists in all competitions this season.His tally of 195 points is only bettered by six midfielders at the time of writing.Rogers is a popular man this weekCredit: AlamyAfter a wave of transfers this week, Rogers is now the third-most popular player in his position (21.7% ownership).He probably is the first port of call for Villa points, with Ollie Watkins (£5.1m) also a strong option when fit, but Dream Team managers who like to go against the grain should at least consider Ramsey ahead of Gameweek 24.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

DANIEL MUNOZ (£4.9m) is the Dream Team defender who refuses to drop down the rankings.We tipped the Crystal Palace wing-back in last week’s transfer recommendations article and he delivered in spades with a 15-point haul against Doncaster on Monday night.RelentlessCredit: Dream TeamThe Colombia international scored the opening goal and contributed to a clean sheet in the Eagles’ 2-0 win over their League Two opponents in the FA Cup fourth round.At the time of writing, Munoz is the top-scoring asset in his position for Gameweek 23.More broadly, he’s the most in-form defender in the game having plundered 35 points from his last three outings.But even that doesn’t tell the full story of his fruitful form of late.Munoz has been on a tear since Boxing Day, banking a mighty 88 points across the last eight Gameweeks!Munoz does it allCredit: ReutersThis surge has propelled the 28-year-old up to third in the defensive rankings.TOP DREAM TEAM DREAM DEFENDERS THIS SEASON:223 pts – Trent Alexander-Arnold (£6m)195 pts – Pedro Porro (£4.5m)189 pts – Daniel Munoz (£4.9m)187 pts – Virgil van Dijk (£5m)173 pts – Gabriel (£4.8m)Most read in FootballThe fact Munoz is rubbing shoulders with the absolute cream of the crop without European fixtures to bolster his schedule is highly impressive.One of the reasons he’s been able to amass such a high total is Oliver Glasner’s reluctance to rest him in the domestic cups.Munoz has earned 42 points from six appearances split between the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in 2024/25.And it’s this boon that makes him a particularly tempting option for the foreseeable future.Palace have four fixtures to fulfil across the next three Gameweeks and Munoz should start them all so long as he remains fit: Everton, Fulham, Aston Villa, Millwall.Munoz is the first name on Oliver Glasner’s team sheetCredit: GETTYThe ex-Genk defender is such a strong Dream Team asset because he has multiple routes to points.Glasner’s side have tightened up in recent weeks with five clean sheets in their last six games in all competitions – half their tally for the season.Munoz is also one of just two players to have made 100+ tackles in 2024/25, with Noussair Mazraoui (£2.9m) being the other.In fact, he’s earned a whopping 45 points from tackles alone this season.Factor in three goals plus five assists and it’s recipe for sustained success.READ MORE SUN STORIESOnly Alexander-Arnold averages more points-per-game than Munoz among defendersCredit: GettyAmazingly, only Alexander-Arnold (7.2) averages more points-per-game than Munoz (6.8m) among defenders this season.Palace’s No12 features in 3.3% of teams right now but he deserves a steep popularity spike this month.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

IT’S an excellent time for Dream Team managers to put their faith in Bournemouth’s impressive stars.The Cherries have won plenty of admirers this season and find themselves three points off top four in the Premier League table.Bournemouth have exceeded expectations this seasonCredit: GettyThe schedule has been against Andoni Iraola’s troops at times this campaign, limiting the viability of their top players from a Dream Team perspective, but the fixture list appears to favour them at this point in time.Gameweek 24 brings an away day to bottom-of-the-league Southampton, the most favourable match-up on offer in the top flight this term.Gameweek 25 features a double header against Wolves (h) and Brighton (a) while Gameweek 26 will play host to an as yet undecided FA Cup tie.Gaffers who have been reluctant to recruit Bournemouth assets need not be so timid now as there could be plenty of points on offer across the next three weeks or so.Shot happyCredit: AlamyAntoine Semenyo (£3.9m) is the top points scorer in the squad with 172 in total to his name.The Ghana international also boasts the highest points-per-game average (6.6) among Bournemouth players.Interestingly, only two Dream Team midfielders – Cole Palmer (£5.9m) and Alejandro Garnacho (£3m) – have registered more shots on target than Semenyo in all competitions this season.Justin Kluivert (£3.9m) is just five points behind his team-mate on 167.Most read in FootballThe Dutchman is the most selected Bournemouth asset with a current ownership of 8.5%.He’s scored 12 goals and provided five assists in 2024/25, averaging a goal involvement every 97.4 minutes.Kluivert is also first-choice penalty taker, a very useful trait in the world of Dream Team.Kluivert could feast in the coming weeksCredit: GettyElsewhere, Dango Ouattara (£3.5m) has risen to the occasion since stepping into the boots of injured strikers Evanilson (£3.9m) and Enes Unal (£1.9m).The 22-year-old has amassed 65 points across the last seven Gameweeks.At the back, Milos Kerkez (£3.6m) is clearly the optimum option among Bournemouth defenders.The highly-rated Hungarian left-back has contributed to seven clean sheets, chipped in with five goal involvements, and leads the way among Bournemouth players for bonus points.Simply put, if ever there was a time to go cherry picking, it’s now.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More