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    Transfer recommendations ahead of Gameweek 9: Bryan Mbeumo and Alejandro Garnacho among appealing one-week punts

    NO fewer than 13 teams are set to play twice in Gameweek 9.After a full round of Premier League fixtures, the Carabao Cup round of 16 will take place over Tuesday and Wednesday.With this in mind, we’ve identified some potentially savvy transfer targets for your perusal, beyond the blindingly obvious names such as Erling Haaland (£8.9m), Mohamed Salah (£7.4m), etc.Garnacho and Mbeumo are popular recruits this weekCredit: Dream TeamBRYAN MBEUMO (£4.4m)No midfielder has scored more goals in all competitions than Brentford’s talisman at this stage of the season.That statistic alone is enough to justify Mbeumo’s place in any Dream Team but he’s a particularly appealing option for Gameweek 9 because the Bees’ favourable double header.Thomas Frank’s side are set to host Ipswich on Saturday and Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday night.Given the Tractor Boys are yet to win a league game since their promotion to the top flight and the Owls are currently 18th in the Championship, these match-ups are ripe with potential on paper.Granted, Mbeumo may be rested to some extent in midweek – he’s played just 14 minutes in the cup so far – but Brentford’s head coach may decide to make more use of his star player with a spot in the quarter-finals up for grabs.Even if the Cameroon international only plays against Ipswich, he’s got a decent chance of a substantial haul – he averages 8.7 points-per-game this season!Most read in FootballALEJANDRO GARNACHO (£3.6m)Shot happyCredit: AFPNo midfielder has registered more shots on target than Manchester United’s No17 at the time of writing.Garnacho was instrumental in the Red Devils’ comeback against Brentford last weekend and earned a whopping 15 points for his efforts.Gameweek 9 brings a league meeting with West Ham and a cup encounter with Leicester – another relatively favourable double header (in theory).The Hammers capitulated at Tottenham last time out and will be without key man Mohammed Kudus when Man United come to town following the Ghana star’s red card.Erik ten Hag’s side are far from the finished article themselves but in Garnacho they possess a lively threat capable to penetrating vulnerable defences – the Argentine winger averages a goal involvement every 93.1 minutes this season.It’s worth noting that this suggestion predates Man United’s Europa League clash with Fenerbahce – it should go without saying that an injury to Garnacho in Turkey would change the outlook.SON HEUNG-MIN (£5.1m)Back with a bangCredit: GettySpurs’ captain didn’t train in midweek because of “soreness” and won’t be involved against AZ Alkmaar this evening so gaffers would be wise to wait for another update before committing to this transfer if that way inclined.That being said, it would be a surprise if Son didn’t start against Crystal Palace on Sunday and with the Eagles languishing in 18th, he could feast.The South Korean superstar enjoyed himself against West Ham upon his comeback from injury to the tune of 13 points.Dream Team bosses shouldn’t require a breakdown of Son’s attributes, he’s been a proven performer for years 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 NOWAnge Postecoglou’s side are set to host Manchester City in the Carabao Cup which is clearly a tough match-up but Pep Guardiola has struggled at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium historically.Two games in a week may be a stretch for Son if he’s still building his way back to full fitness but he’s a viable long-term selection rather than just a one-week punt.Be aware his price will increase after the deadline so if you’re planning to delay this transfer you will need to account for a little extra budget.SAVINHO (£3.9m)A suggestion for those who like to think outside the boxCredit: GettyWe mentioned Phil Foden (£5.9m) among last week’s transfer recommendations and he repaid our faith with a 17-point return in Gameweek 8 – he’s worth underling as a premium selection.Alternatively, Savinho could be a smart differential option in a more affordable price bracket.The Brazilian winger, who currently features in just 2.6% of teams right now, boasts the joint-highest points-per-game average (5.8) among City midfielders this season, as well as the most bonus points (16).With Kevin De Bruyne (£6.3m), Jeremy Doku (£4.3m) and Jack Grealish (£3.5m) all sidelined for Gameweek 9 at the very least, Savinho should get plenty of minutes with the defending champions due to face Southampton and Spurs.READ MORE SUN STORIESThat home game against Saints could be a points explosion for several City assets.Don’t get caught out by the Gameweek 9 deadline – confirm your transfers before 6:30pm on Friday!BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse 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    Only Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah average more points-per-game than Nicolas Jackson among forwards

    FEW players have reversed their reputation as quickly as Nicolas Jackson (£4.3m) in recent times.When the Senegal international first arrived at Chelsea, many fans were left baffled by his erratic performances.He scored just two goals in his first nine outings for the Blues, during which time he missed several gilt-edged chances and incurred enough yellow cards to warrant a one-game suspension.However, as the 2023/24 season progressed, Jackson slowly found his feet.Who’s laughing now?Credit: Dream TeamNot discouraged by squandered opportunities or social media criticism, the ex-Villarreal striker scored five goals in his last eight outings to finish the campaign with 17 in all competitions – a perfectly respectable tally for a young player’s first term in English football.Crucially, Jackson has picked up where he left off so far this season having raced to five goals in his first eight league games.He still frustrates onlookers from time to time but his numbers are increasingly impressive.None more so than in the world of Dream Team where he averages 8.4 points-per-game.For context, Erling Haaland (£8.9m) and Mohamed Salah (£7.4m) are the only forwards who boast superior averages at the time of writing.Jackson scored his fifth league goals of the season last weekendCredit: AFPJackson has registered three assists in addition to his five goals which means he’s averaging a goal involvement every 77.3 minutes this season.Most read in FootballPlus, Haaland, Salah and Kai Havertz (£5.2m) are the only forwards who have recorded more shots on target.Some neutrals may still be unconvinced about Jackson but the statistics paint the portrait of an in-form asset not to be underestimated.The main hindrance to 23-year-old’s viability relates to Chelsea’s sizeable squad.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 NOWWith so many players available to Enzo Maresca, the Italian tactician has opted to employ heavy rotation in the additional competitions.As a result, Christopher Nkunku (£4.5m) has led the line in the Carabao Cup and Conference League so far this season.In fact, Jackson hasn’t played a single minute outside his eight league outings (in Dream Team eligible fixtures).Hence why, despite his mighty points-per-game average, he is ranked seventh among strikers with 67 points overall.Whereas the likes of Marcus Rashford (£4m), Ollie Watkins (£5.7m) and the aforementioned Havertz have supplemented their totals with returns outside their league commitments.Nkunku has prospered in the other competitions this seasonCredit: PAStill, Jackson’s potency means a player to watch closely.READ MORE SUN STORIESChelsea face Newcastle, Manchester United and Arsenal in their next three league games but a goal at Anfield last weekend is proof that Jackson is capable of substantial points in unfavourable fixtures.An ownership of 12.2% makes him the fifth most-popular forward in the game at present.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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    Dribble master Morgan Rogers offers unbeatable value-for-money for Dream Team gaffers

    HEAVY hitters like Erling Haaland (£8.9m), Cole Palmer (£6.5m) and Mohamed Salah (£7.4m) are big players in the world of Dream Team but their immense popularity means their returns often have little impact on Mini League standings and overall rank.Manchester City’s No9 appears in 72.6% of teams which means the majority of gaffers are in the same boat when he plays.It’s often the case that the cheaper, lesser-owned players are the ones who actually make a difference.Take Morgan Rogers (£3m) for example.A reminder that Rogers performed this celebration before Cole PalmerCredit: Dream TeamThe Aston Villa midfielder is currently the top performer in Gameweek 8 having banked 18 points from two outings.He scored against Fulham on Saturday, by virtue of a helpful deflection, but produced an even more impressive display against Bologna on Tuesday night.Rogers assisted Jhon Duran’s (£3m) goal against the Serie A outfit and earned three bonus points as a useful cherry on top, largely because of his impressive dribbling statistics.The 22-year-old registered SEVEN successful dribbles against Bologna to take his tally for the season to 31.MOST SUCCESSFUL DRIBBLES THIS SEASONMorgan Rogers – 31Mohammed Kudus – 29Jeremy Doku – 24Adama Traore – 21Eberechi Eze – 20Iliman Ndiaye – 20Bukayo Saka – 18Omari Hutchinson – 18Savinho – 18Luis Diaz – 17Most read in FootballThere’s generally a positive correlation between the most prolific dribblers and bonus points and so Rogers’ supremacy in this department is hugely encouraging.Catch him if you canCredit: PAThe England Under-21 star was used sparingly in the second half of 2023/24 following his mid-season transfer from Championship side Middlesbrough but he’s established himself as a regular starter this campaign.In fact, Pau Torres (£3.5m) and Youri Tielemans (£4m) are the only outfield players to have played more league minutes for Villa at this stage.Rogers’ overall tally of 61 points puts him joint-12th among Dream Team midfielders but the key to his viability is his affordability.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 NOWEven now, after a spree of 41 points from his last five appearances, he’s available for just £3m prior to Gameweek 9 – although his price will inevitably increase when the next changes occur.To put that into perspective, only two other players among the top 50 in the overall rankings are currently available at a lower price – Christian Eriksen (£2.8m) and Dejan Kulusevski (£2.7m), who both have fewer points than Rogers.This is all to say Villa’s No27 offers exceptional value for money.A Dream Team gem in terms of value-for-moneyCredit: AlamyRogers, who features in 9.7% of teams at the time of writing, has passed the eye test from the get-go but it was notable that his returns didn’t align with the impressive nature of his performances across the first few Gameweeks of the season.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, he’s reaped his deserved rewards more recently and looks a solid long-term selection.Essentially, Rogers is a key player for a top-four side, one with European fixtures to bolster their schedule, and an excellent enabler at £3m.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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    Son Heung-min marks return with goal and assist (of sorts) to put Dream Team managers on notice

    SON HEUNG-MIN (£5.1m) returned from injury at the weekend and marked his comeback with a 13-point haul at West Ham’s expense.Tottenham went 1-0 down to their London rivals in Saturday’s early kick-off but stormed back to win 4-1 with their captain contributing to three of his side’s goals in one way or another during an eight-minute blitz in the second half.Picture perfectCredit: Dream TeamSon played a smart pass to Destiny Udogie (£3.3m) who in turn set up Yves Bissouma (£2.5m) for the hosts’ second goal.Three minutes later, it was the South Korean superstar’s shot that forced Jear-Clair Todibo (£2.5m) and Alphonse Areola (£2.4m) into an awkward mess of limbs that resulted in an own goal.And just two minutes later, Son capped the victory with a trademark goal of his own from the left flank.From a Dream Team perspective, the 32-year-old was perhaps slightly fortunate to be credited with a ‘fantasy assist’ by stats providers Opta for his contribution to Areola’s own goal but it could be argued he made his own luck with a bright all-round performance.A reminder that Dream Team lock in scores relating to Opta’s data 12 hours after the final whistle for every relevant fixture – we bow to their wisdom on such matters.Son has registered three double-digit hauls already this seasonCredit: GettyThe broader point is that Son’s performance should have put Dream Team managers on notice.Naturally, his ownership plummeted when he was injured – he missed three games across Gameweeks 6 and 7 – but a 13-point haul upon his return should spark more than a few transfers.Spurs’ long-serving No7 has scored four goals and provided three assists in eight outings this season for a return of 63 points.Most read in FootballHis average of 7.9 points-per-game is only bettered by Erling Haaland (£8.9m), Mohamed Salah (£7.4m) and Nicolas Jackson (£4.3m) among forwards.Postecoglou has rotated in the Europa League so far this seasonCredit: RexWith the three points secured, Ange Postecoglou opted to substitute Son at the 70-minute mark on Saturday and to what extent he features against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Thursday night remains to be seen.But as it stands, Son has to be considered a decent option for Gameweek 9 when Spurs will take on Crystal Palace (Premier League) and Manchester City (Carabao Cup).The Eagles are one of just four top-flight teams yet to win a league game in 2024/25 and currently find themselves 18th in the table.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 NOWSpurs have not been infallible by any means and their capitulation at Brighton before the international break will linger long in the memory but they have now won six of their last seven games in all competitions.Plus, only Man City have scored more league goals than Postecoglou’s adventurous side at this stage.As a proven performer, Son has to be considered an appealing option now he’s available again, especially given his side’s attack-first approach.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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    Youri Tielemans mixing it with Dream Team’s elite midfielders despite not scoring goals

    YOURI TIELEMANS (£4m) is long overdue some praise from Dream Team HQ.Truth be told, we ignored the Aston Villa midfielder’s lofty ranking earlier in the season because we foolishly thought his returns would fall away sooner rather than later.We owe Tielemans an apologyCredit: Dream TeamHowever, with the campaign now into its eighth Gameweek, the Belgium international is still mixing it with the most successful assets in his position and deserves suitable recognition.At the time of writing, Tielemans is ranked eighth among midfielders with an overall tally of 72 points.For context, he’s just one point behind James Maddison (£4.6m) and five shy of Brennan Johnson (£4m), who was by far and away the most popular recruit in the game over the international break.What’s remarkable is that Tielemans has scored just one goal in all competitions this season – against Young Boys in the Champions League back in Gameweek 4.In fact, he’s registered just three shots on target in ten outings.Tielemans’ only goal this season came against Young BoysCredit: GettyThe 27-year-old’s relative lack of goal threat has been partially offset by his creative output.He’s provided four assists and created six big chances in total; only three midfielders rank above him in each metric at present.Even so, one goal and four assists accounts for just 18 points, which is the lowest total earned through goal involvements among the top ten midfielders.Most read in FootballThe secret to Tielemans’ success is that he’s excelled in other aspects of the game.His tally of 14 bonus points is only bettered by Maddison and Eberechi Eze (£4.9m) among all players while just three players in his position have made more tackles.Tielemans is a key player for Emery’s sideCredit: ReutersThe statistics reinforce what the Villa Park faithful have observed of Tielemans, he’s a well-rounded midfield player who ticks a lot of boxes.Despite having scored just one goal, he averages 7.2 points-per-game in 2024/25.For comparison, Luis Diaz (£4.6m), Alejandro Garnacho (£3.6m), Mohammed Kudus (£4.8m), Anthony Gordon (£4.4m), Morgan Rogers (£3m) and Bruno Fernandes (£5.3m) are all among the list of midfielders who average fewer points-per-game than Tielemans this season.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 NOWWhether the Belgian can maintain his lofty rank going forward remains to be seen but he won’t lack fixtures with the Villains’ Champions League commitments bolstering their schedule this term.In fact, Unai Emery’s side are due to host Bologna this evening and so there’s every chance Tielemans will improve his rank further before Gameweek 8 concludes.He’s a player to monitor closely at the very least…BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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    Alejandro Garnacho claps back with 15-point haul after being ditched by thousands of Dream Team bosses

    THOUSANDS of Dream Team managers were left regretting their most recent transfers this weekend.Alejandro Garnacho (£3.6m) was among the top five most-ditched players prior to the Gameweek 8 deadline but he immediately clapped back with an impressive 15-point haul.Only Curtis Jones (£2.7m) earned more points across Saturday and Sunday’s Premier League games.Many gaffers tossed away Garnacho’s 15-point haulCredit: Dream TeamThe Manchester United winger scored a well-executed volley to equalise against Brentford just after half time.Garnacho’s goal was the crowning moment of his performance but that was far from his only significant contribution.The Argentina international caused the Bees all sorts of problems, particularly in the second half, and he registered FIVE shots on target in total – perhaps he should have converted another of his chances.The Dream Team bosses who remained loyal to Garnacho will have been delighted by his efforts nonetheless amid what was generally a low-scoring weekend.And the Gameweek isn’t over yet with the Red Devils due to face Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday.Garnacho was at the heart of Man United’s second-half comebackCredit: AFPThe 20-year-old has climbed up to ninth in the midfield rankings having bumped his tally for the season up to 70 points.Notably, he’s now above Luis Diaz (£4.6m), the third most-selected midfielder in the game.Most read in FootballGarnacho’s 15-point return has prompted plenty of early transfers and he’s currently the third most-popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 9.Erik ten Hag’s side are due to face West Ham (league) and Leicester (Carabao Cup) next Gameweek which has to be considered a relatively favourable double header, especially after the Hammers’ capitulation at Tottenham.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 NOWMan United’s upcoming fixtures appear favourableCredit: PAIn fact, a quick glance at the schedule reveals Garnacho may be a smart option for the next few Gameweeks.Man United will play Chelsea and PAOK in Gameweek 10, Leicester again in Gameweek 11, then Ipswich and Bodo-Glimt in Gameweek 12.Granted, Ten Hag’s side are far from the finished article themselves but most of those match-ups appear ripe with potential.Garnacho has seven goal involvements to his name this season, four goals and three assists, while only Erling Haaland (£8.9m) and Mohamed Salah (£7.4m) have notched more shots on target.No doubt some of the gaffers who ditched him last week will be crawling back prior to Gameweek 9.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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    Arsenal’s once reliable defenders starting to creak but should Dream Team bosses hold their nerve?

    DREAM TEAM managers accustomed to Arsenal clean sheets will have noticed a worrying trend of late.Following their 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday, the Gunners have now failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five domestic fixtures.Saliba owners endured a miserable Saturday eveningCredit: Dream TeamMikel Arteta’s side did keep PSG at bay in Gameweek 6 but there’s no denying the points have dried up for David Raya (£4.9m) and company recently.Arsenal’s goalkeeper has mustered 13 points from his last four outings, as has Gabriel (£5.4m), while William Saliba (£5.2m) has notched just nine in the same time frame as a result of his much-discussed red card at the Vitality Stadium.The Frenchman was the most-popular defender in Dream Team heading into Gameweek 8 and so plenty of gaffers will be seeking a replacement to step in while the 23-year-old is suspended.It should be noted that Saliba will only miss one game (vs Liverpool) as he was dismissed for a professional foul against the Cherries.Saliba’s red card has prompted an early wave of transfers ahead of Gameweek 9Credit: RexMore broadly, Dream Team bosses will be wondering whether Arsenal’s expensive defensive assets are worth sticking by now the clean sheets have dried up.Last season, the North London side kept 18 clean sheets in the league alone with Manchester City and Everton their closest rivals in the metric on 13 each.At the start of the current campaign, it was normal service resumed as they registered three clean sheets in their first four league games (four in five in all competitions) but they’ve since conceded to Man City, Leicester, Southampton and Bournemouth in succession.Arsenal even conceded a goal to Bolton in their otherwise emphatic Carabao Cup victory in the third round.Most read in FootballThere’s no shame in conceding to Pep Guardiola’s side but given the other opponents, Dream Team managers would have expected at least one domestic clean sheet from the last four Gameweeks.Raya remains Dream Team’s top goalkeeper but his returns have decreased of lateCredit: GettyIt’s been a different story in the Champions League, where they’re yet to concede having drawn 0-0 with Atalanta and dispatched PSG 2-0.A similar outcome at home to Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday night would be warmly welcomed by many gaffers.Looking further ahead, Arsenal are set to embark on a relatively tricky run of fixtures from Gameweek 9 onwards.They’re due to host Arne Slot’s league leaders next Sunday with Preston, Newcastle, Inter and Chelsea to follow before the November international break.For such a long time, Dream Team bosses haven’t had to worry about Arsenal defenders at all but they now face a test of patience.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 NOWCalafiori has outscored Gabriel, Raya and Saliba over the last four GameweeksCredit: GettyIt should be noted that Raya still leads the way among keepers with 57 points in total while Gabriel is currently ranked fourth among defenders on 66 points.Additionally, Riccardo Calafiori (£3.8m) has scraped a respectable 21 points from his last four outings thanks to his tackles, shots on target and bonus points.The fact Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Aston Villa and Manchester United all failed to keep clean sheets at the weekend meant Arsenal assets weren’t punished to the full extent, although Saliba obviously dropped down the rankings having incurred minus three points.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe situation at the Emirates is not a disaster by any means but Dream Team managers have a decision to make – stick or twist?A solid showing against Shakhtar in midweek would settle a few nerves.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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    Injuries & suspensions update ahead of Gameweek 8: Latest news on Bukayo Saka, Kobbie Mainoo and other popular players

    DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 8 in one easily digestible dose.Mikel Arteta’s press conference was eagerly anticipated by Dream Team managers worldwide as doubts over several Arsenal players unfolded during the international break.In regards to Bukayo Saka, who is the third-most popular player in the game at present, the Gunners’ head coach said: “Not a serious injury, he’s evolving really well. We are hopeful.”Arteta was relatively optimistic about Saka’s chancesCredit: Dream TeamThe Spanish tactician was slightly less optimistic about Kai Havertz’s chances of making the trip to Bournemouth but did not rule the German forward out, saying: “He had a few issues… if he trains well today [he will be involved].”Late decisions will also be made on Gabriel Martinelli, Ben White, Jurrien Timber and Oleksandr Zinchenko – all are considered doubts at this stage.Kieran Trippier has suffered a hamstring injury and will be unavailable for “a few weeks” according to Eddie Howe – Tino Livramento is therefore in line to start at right-back for Newcastle at home to Brighton on Saturday.The Magpies may also be boosted by the return of Alexander Isak with the Sweden international in contention for selection having returned to training.Howe plans to be more protective over Callum Wilson following the striker’s return to training, telling journalists: “Callum has trained but we will continue to assess it day by day. We need to make sure it is the right time when we re-enter him into the group.”Kobbie Mainoo is expected to be sidelined until after the next international break in November.The Manchester United midfielder initially felt something during his side’s 3-0 defeat to Tottenham at the end of September and pulled out of England’s Nations League squad after playing 85 minutes against Aston Villa.The teenager is likely to miss the Red Devils’ next seven games.Mainoo is facing a stretch on the sidelinesCredit: GettyManuel Ugarte is also due for assessment after he was forced off late in the game for Uruguay against Ecuador.In more positive news for the Old Trafford faithful, Noussair Mazraoui has been declared available by Erik ten Hag, to the surprise of many supporters and pundits.The Moroccan defender underwent minor heart surgery during the international break and there were initial fears he might be out for a while but he’s seemingly ready to play this weekend.Elsewhere, Arne Slot listed Alexis Mac Allister, Wataru Endo and Kostas Tsimikas as players who need to be assessed following international break concerns.The Dutchman also confirmed that Caoimhin Kelleher will deputise for Alisson while the Brazilian goalkeeper recovers over the next few weeks.Chelsea have a clean bill of health ahead of their trip to Anfield but first-choice defenders Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella are suspended.Reece James may make his first appearance of the season.Reece James is fit again after his latest injury setbackCredit: ReutersAnge Postecoglou was happy to report that Son Heung-min and Richarlison are likely to make Spurs’ squad for their home game against West Ham this Saturday lunchtime.”It’s a real positive for us,” said the Australian coach. “Sonny was always, hopefully, going to get through this international break really well and be ready. And Richy’s done some good work so hopefully both will be available for the weekend.”Morgan Gibbs-White is injured and suspended for Gameweek 8 with James Ward-Prowse also set to serve a one-game ban following his dismissal at Chelsea before the break.Mats Selz wasn’t mentioned among Nottingham Forest’s absentees despite concern among fans ahead of Monday night’s meeting with Crystal Palace.As for the Eagles, Oliver Glasner is hopeful he’ll be able to call upon regular starters Adam Wharton and Daniel Munoz, who have progressed well this week.Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola doesn’t expect either Kevin de Bruyne or Nathan Ake to feature against Wolves although the latter might travel with the squad to Molineux.Manuel Akanji and Manchester City’s Brazilian contingent need to be checked today but there are no known concerns of note at this stage.Son is expected to feature against West HamCredit: AlamyJan Paul van Hecke, Georginio Rutter and Simon Adingra are all available for Brighton but Joao Pedro, Adam Webster and Matt O’Riley remain out.Solly March’s return is still being carefully judged by Fabian Hurzeler’s staff with the midfielder having been sidelined for almost a year.Robin Olsen is said to be Aston Villa’s only absentee which implies Tyrone Mings, Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana, Ezri Konsa, Jacob Ramsey, Jaden Philogene and John McGinn will all travel to Fulham.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: Kieran Tierney, Oleksandr Zinchenko (doubt), Martin Odegaard, Ben White (doubt), Jurrien Timber (doubt), Gabriel Martinelli (doubt), Kai Havertz (doubt), Bukayo Saka (doubt)Suspensions: NoneASTON VILLAInjuries: Robin OlsenSuspensions: NoneBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: NoneSuspensions: NoneBRENTFORDInjuries: Aaron Hickey, Igor Thiago, Josh Dasilva, Yoane Wissa (doubt), Gustavo Nunes, Mathias Jensen, Rico HenrySuspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: Solly March (doubt), Matt O’Riley, James Milner (doubt), Joao Pedro, Adam WebsterSuspensions: NoneCHELSEAInjuries: NoneSuspensions: Wesley Fofana, Marc CucurellaCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Matheus Franca, Chris Richards, Cheick Doucoure (doubt)Suspensions: NoneEVERTONInjuries: Nathan Patterson, Jarrad Branthwaite (doubt), Youssef Chermiti, Armando Broja, Tim Iroegbunam, James GarnerSuspensions: NoneFULHAMInjuries: Carlos Vinicius, Jorge Cuenca, Sasa Lukic (doubt), Timothy CastagneSuspensions: NoneIPSWICHInjuries: Jens Cajuste, Axel Tuanzebe, Massimo LuongoSuspensions: NoneLEICESTERInjuries: Patson Daka, Jakub Stolarczyk, Hamza ChoudhurySuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Harvey Elliott, Federico Chiesa (doubt), Alisson, Suspensions: NoneMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb, Kevin De Bruyne, RodriSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire, Manuel Ugarte (doubt)Suspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Callum Wilson, Lewis Miley (doubt), Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman, Matt Targett (doubt), Kieran Trippier, Martin Dubravka Suspensions: NoneNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Danilo, Ibrahim SangareSuspensions: Morgan Gibbs-White, James Ward-ProwseSOUTHAMPTONInjuries: Gavin Bazunu, Ross StewartSuspensions: Jack StephensTOTTENHAMInjuries: Wilson Odobert, Lucas Bergvall (doubt)Suspensions: NoneWEST HAMInjuries: Niclas FullkrugSuspensions: NoneWOLVESInjuries: Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Boubacar Traore, Bastien Meupiyou (doubt), Yerson Mosquera, Hwang Hee-chanSuspensions: NoneBetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. 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