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TOTTENHAM continue to confound Dream Team managers as they followed up their 4-0 win at the Etihad with a 1-1 draw at home to Fulham in the Premier League.Ange Postecoglou’s side are capable of outscoring any opponent on their day but their persistent inconsistency makes them wildly unpredictable, as evidenced by their results since the start of November.SPURS RESULTS SINCE NOVEMBER 1st:4-1 win over Aston Villa (h)3-2 loss to Galatasaray (a)2-1 loss to Ipswich (h)4-0 win over Manchester City (a)2-2 draw with Roma (h)1-1 draw with Fulham (h)Johnson has now scored ten goals this seasonCredit: Dream TeamThe North Londoners’ failure to string two positive results together is the reason they’re currently seventh in the table despite the fact they lead the top flight for goals scored with 28.While their fluctuating form is frustrating, Dream Team bosses should focus on their attacking potency as it yields plenty of points.Not least from Brennan Johnson (£3.9m), who scored his tenth goal of 2024/25 at the weekend.The 23-year-old gave his side the lead over the Cottagers with a volley from close range for his third goal in as many games.Johnson has been Spurs’ biggest goal threat this seasonCredit: GettyEarlier in the season, he scored in six consecutive games (seven including international football) and many have come in similar fashion.Johnson has pinned down a spot on the right wing and excelled at attacking balls at the back post when delivered from the opposite flank.Most read in FootballSuch has been the timing of his movement and positioning in such scenarios, he’s engineered several tap-ins for himself in a manner reminiscent of Raheem Sterling at Manchester City – the latter scored 110 goals in his last five seasons under Pep Guardiola.Postecoglou will hope Johnson is able to maintain this useful habit for the remainder of the campaign, as will many Dream Team gaffers.With an ownership of 27%, the Wales international is currently the sixth-most selected player in the game.Spurs have three double Gameweeks in a rowCredit: PAJohnson’s popularity is certainly justified as he now ranks second among midfielders with 131 points to his name.Cole Palmer (£5.8m), Bruno Fernandes (£6.2m) and Luis Diaz (£4.2m) are among the big names currently trailing in Johnson’s wake.Bukayo Saka (£6.6m) is the only midfielder above the Spurs winger in the rankings right now – Arsenal’s No7 has stormed to 175 points via seven goals and 13 assists.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 NOWAnd in regards to Johnson’s goal tally, only superstar forwards Erling Haaland (£8.6m) and Mohamed Salah (£7.4m) have scored more at this stage.TOP GOALSCORERS THIS SEASON (ALL COMPS):17 – Erling Haaland13 – Mohamed Salah10 – Brennan Johnson9 – Luis Diaz9 – Chris Wood9 – Kai Havertz9 – Christopher NkunkuREAD MORE SUN STORIESSpurs are one of just five teams with four fixtures to fulfil across Gameweeks 14 and 15, making Johnson a particularly appealing option this month.Gameweek 13 is only halfway complete with Postecoglou’s men due to visit Bournemouth on Thursday night but already Johnson is the third-most popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 14.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

DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 13 in one easily digestible dose.Mikel Arteta admitted he would have to “wait and see” in regards to Gabriel’s availability ahead of Arsenal’s trip to West Ham on Saturday.The Brazilian centre-back, who features in 12.9% of teams at the time of writing, scored against Sporting CP in midweek but hasn’t trained since.The Gunners’ boss rarely gives anything away in terms of team news and so Gabriel’s backers will have to make their own decision ahead of today’s 6:30pm deadline.Gabriel ranks fifth among Dream Team defenders ahead of Gameweek 13Credit: Dream TeamTrent Alexander-Arnold is deemed fit for Sunday’s game between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield.The England international’s deputy, Conor Bradley, is being assessed following the Reds’ win over Real Madrid.Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate may be ruled out for as long as six weeks after he limped off in midweek – a big miss for Arne Slot.As for the defending champions, Pep Guardiola kept his cards close to his chest during his Friday press conference.The decorated tactician simply replied “we’ll see” when asked about absentees.Mateo Kovacic, John Stones, Jeremy Doku, Oscar Bobb and Rodri were the players missing against Feyenoord last time out.Most read in Dream TeamAcross the city, Lisandro Martinez returned for Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday and is in line to start against Everton in Ruben Amorim’s first league game at Old Trafford.Harry Maguire has trained but Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof remain flagged while Leny Yoro’s workload is being managed after his spell on the sidelines.Alexander-Arnold is likely to return but Liverpool may be without Konate on SundayCredit: GettyChristian Norgaard’s red card has been overturned and so the Brentford midfielder is available for his side’s home game against Leicester.Elsewhere, Oliver Glasner will be able to call upon Eberechi Eze and Eddie Nketiah as Crystal Palace prepare to welcome Newcastle to Selhurst Park.Adam Wharton, Chadi Riad and Matheus Franca remain out for the Eagles, as does the suspended Daichi Kamada.Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock “have a chance” of making the trip to the capital according to Eddie Howe, suggesting the midfielders’ respective injuries are only minor.Ange Postecoglou refused to rule out Cristian Romero for Tottenham’s meeting with Fulham on Sunday but the combative centre-back is still considered a doubt.Dominic Solanke is said to be untroubled despite appearing in discomfort against Roma.Guglielmo Vicario has undergone surgery and will therefore be sidelined for several weeks at least – Fraser Forster will deputise between the sticks.Postecoglou is not concerned about Solanke’s availabilityCredit: ReutersKey players Morgan Gibbs-White, Elliot Anderson and Anthony Elanga will be assessed ahead of Nottingham Forest v Ipswich on Saturday.Lewis Dunk is expected to return to Brighton’s matchday squad this evening but Carlos Baleba is set to serve his suspension having been shown two yellow cards last weekend.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, Ben White, Gabriel (doubt)Suspensions: NoneASTON VILLAInjuries: Amadou Onana (doubt), Jacob RamseySuspensions: NoneBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: Luis Sinisterra, Alex Scott, Julian AraujoSuspensions: Antoine SemenyoBRENTFORDInjuries: Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva, Gustavo Nunes, Rico Henry, Kristoffer AjerSuspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: Solly March, James Milner, Adam Webster, Ferdi Kadioglu (doubt), Jack HinshelwoodSuspensions: Carlos BalebaCHELSEAInjuries: Reece JamesSuspensions: NoneCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Matheus Franca, Chadi Riad, Adam WhartonSuspensions: Daichi KamadaEVERTONInjuries: Youssef Chermiti, Armando Broja, Tim Iroegbunam, James Garner, Seamus Coleman (doubt)Suspensions: NoneFULHAMInjuries: Harrison Reed, Joachim Andersen, Sander Berge (doubt), Jorge CuencaSuspensions: NoneIPSWICHInjuries: George Hirst, Chiedozie Ogbene, Jack Taylor, Janoi Donacien, Kalvin Phillips (doubt), Ben Johnson (doubt)Suspensions: NoneLEICESTERInjuries: Jakub Stolarczyk, Ricardo Pereira, Abdul Fatawu, Harry WinksSuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Federico Chiesa, Alisson (doubt), Diogo Jota, Ibrahima Konate (doubt), Conor Bradley (doubt), Kostas TsimikasSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: Oscar Bobb, Rodri, Mateo Kovacic, John Stones (doubt), Jeremy Doku (doubt)Suspensions: NoneMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Leny Yoro (doubt), Harry Maguire (doubt), Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans (doubt)Suspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Jamaal Lascelles, Emil Krafth, Sven Botman, Joe Willock (doubt), Bruno Guimaraes (doubt)Suspensions: NoneNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Danilo, Ibrahim Sangare, Morgan Gibbs-White (doubt), Elliot Anderson (doubt), Anthony Elanga (doubt)Suspensions: NoneSOUTHAMPTONInjuries: Gavin Bazunu, Ross Stewart, Aaron Ramsdale, Jan Bednarek, Adam Lallana, Paul Onuachu (doubt), Will SmallboneSuspensions: NoneTOTTENHAMInjuries: Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero (doubt), Wilson Odobert, Richarlison, Guglielmo Vicario, Mikey MooreSuspensions: Rodrigo BentancurWEST HAMInjuries: Niclas Fullkrug, Jean-Clair Todibo (doubt)Suspensions: Mohammed KudusWOLVESREAD MORE SUN STORIESInjuries: Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Boubacar Traore, Bastien Meupiyou (doubt), Yerson Mosquera, Pedro Lima (doubt)Suspensions: 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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GAMEWEEK 13 is a decisive turning point in the Dream Team season.All 20 Premier League clubs will be in action TWICE, signalling a start to the hectic festive period.There will be shed-loads of points up for grabs in the coming weeks but you will have to make smart decisions if you are to leave your rivals in the dust.Liverpool v Manchester City will cause shock waves in Dream Team one way or the otherCredit: AFPSelecting the right captain for Gameweek 13 would be a great start but that’s easier said than done as it’s a wide open field ahead of this evening’s deadline (6:30pm).Erling Haaland (£8.6m) and Mohamed Salah (£7.4m) are always the most popular captains but with the pair in direct competition at Anfield on Sunday, it might be wise to look elsewhere for a change.That being said, Liverpool’s main man should still be considered a fine choice given the form of Pep Guardiola’s side – the defending champions are conceding plenty of goals at the moment.The Reds travel to Newcastle in midweek while City will host Nottingham Forest.Set for his first double Gameweek of the seasonCredit: Dream TeamPerhaps this is the week to captain Cole Palmer (£6m)?Chelsea’s main man has had his workload managed this season but the schedule is likely to make Gameweek 13 his first double of 2024/25.Enzo Maresca’s side welcome an out-of-form Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge this weekend before a favourable trip to Southampton on Wednesday.Most read in FootballPalmer has mustered just 13 points from his last three appearances but the Blues’ upcoming double header looks mightily appealing on paper.Bukayo Saka (£6.4m) finished as Gameweek 12’s top performer having collected 30 points across his two fixtures.Arsenal’s No7 took 14 points off Forest and 16 off Sporting CP, registering a goal and assist in each outing.Martin Odegaard’s (£5.1m) return from injury has undoubtedly helped Saka and the England international is certainly among the leading captaincy candidates for Gameweek 13 ahead of games against West Ham and Manchester United.Gaffers who captained Saka in Gameweek 12 were handsomely rewardedCredit: RexA rare double Gameweek for all 20 top flight teams opens up all manner of alternative captaincy options for gaffers who like to think outside the box.Joao Pedro (£4.1m) has added 25 points to his tally from just two outings since regaining fitness and the Brazilian forward will be hopeful of extending his good form at home to Saints tonight.Brighton travel to Fulham on Thursday for their second fixture.Pedro averages 8.7 points-per-game this season, a rate only bettered by Haaland and Salah among forwards.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 NOWCaptain material?Credit: GETTYMatheus Cunha (£4.8m) is among the most popular recruits this week and Dream Team bosses who have transferred Wolves’ talisman into their XI might want to go the whole hog and captain him.After a 20-point haul at Fulham’s expense last weekend, the former Atletico Madrid man is the most in-form player in the game!Gary O’Neil’s troops face Bournemouth and Everton this coming Gameweek.READ MORE SUN STORIESElsewhere, strong cases can be made for Nicolas Jackson (£4m), Bryan Mbeumo (£4.3m) and a couple of Spurs assets – it really is a wide open field.Confirm your captain (and vice captain) before the 6:30pm deadline!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

DREAM TEAM managers are spoiled for choice ahead of Gameweek 13 with all 20 Premier League clubs set to play twice.With so many options available to you, allow us to present some transfer recommendations bursting with potential.Before we get into the merits of specific players, it’s worth flagging that the Gameweek 13 deadline falls at 6:30pm on Friday – that’s earlier than usual so don’t get caught out!Gaffers are spoiled for choice this weekCredit: Dream TeamJoao Pedro (£4.1m)A rare double Gameweek across the board gives Dream Team bosses every reason to back a Brighton player and who better than their in-form No9?Pedro averages 8.7 points-per-game this season, a rate only bettered by Erling Haaland (£8.6m) and Mohamed Salah (£7.4m) among forwards.He’s registered six goal involvements in six games and his return from injury has yielded 25 points in two outings.The Seagulls will host Southampton on Friday (Saints have the worst away record in the top flight) before a trip to Fulham in the week.Matheus Cunha (£4.8m)A man in formCredit: GettyIf Pedro doesn’t float your boat then how about a midlands-based Brazilian forward instead?Most read in FootballCunha banked 20 points via two excellent goals at Fulham last weekend and is now Dream Team’s most in-form player.Wolves’ talisman has seven goals and three assists to his name but that only tells half the story.He ranks in the top three in his position for big chances created and bonus points; an impressive feat without European commitments to bolster his schedule.Cunha will be unleashed upon Bournemouth and Everton in Gameweek 13.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 NOWJurrien Timber (£3.7m) and/or Riccardo Calafiori (£3.9m)Timber appears affordable ahead of Gameweek 13Credit: GettyGabriel (£4.8m) and William Saliba (£5m) are Arsenal’s top defenders in terms of total points but the full-backs offer more affordable routes into the Gunners’ defence.With Ben White (£4.1m) expected to be sidelined for a number of weeks, Timber is likely to start at right-back for the foreseeable future.The Dutchman banked 16 points in Gameweek 12 thanks to an assist and three points against Sporting CP in Lisbon.Calafiori’s minutes aren’t quite as assured but he’s also coming off the back of a healthy double-digit haul.More broadly, Arsenal’s fixtures appear relatively favourable from now until the new year.Fraser Forster (£1.8m)Vicario’s injury presents an opportunity for ForsterCredit: GettyTottenham’s 36-year-old veteran is no Caoimhin Kelleher (£2.6m) in the world of the reserve goalkeepers but he has to be considered a tempting option purely because of his bargain price.Guglielmo Vicario (£3.1m) faces several weeks on the sidelines having undergone surgery on his ankle and so Forster, who has made three appearances already this term, will surely start throughout the busy festive period.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpurs clean sheets aren’t guaranteed by any means but at £1.8m Forster is a low-cost punt who frees up budget to invest elsewhere.The North London side face Fulham and Bournemouth in Gameweek 13.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

IT’S all eyes on Anfield this weekend but Score Predictor users will have to negotiate four other Premier League fixtures before they get to Matchweek 13’s main event.As usual, we’re putting up £250 for the weekly prize – not bad for a free-to-play game, eh?Play now!Credit: Dream TeamSimply submit your predictions for the five selected 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!Allow us to present some key stats and facts for each relevant fixture this Matchweek, along with our own predictions.West Ham v ArsenalThe Hammers beat the Gunners at the Emirates between Christmas and New Year last season but Mikel Arteta’s side took their revenge in emphatic style with a 6-0 victory at the London Stadium back in February.Julen Lopetegui relieved some pressure with a 2-0 win at St James’ Park on Monday night but he will have to execute something special to upset an Arsenal side fresh of impressive wins over Nottingham Forest and Sporting CP.The North London outfit have taken just eight points from a possible 18 on the road in the league this campaign but it’s hard to look past them this Saturday, especially with the Martin Odegaard/Bukayo Saka combination up and running again.Our Prediction: 2-0 to ArsenalMost read in FootballWest Ham will have their hands full with Saka this weekendCredit: GettyTottenham v FulhamSpurs are the league’s top scorers at this stage and they rank second for shots, shots on target and xG – they pack a serious punch.However, even their most partisan fans freely admit consistency is an issue.Ange Postecoglou’s troops dusted Manchester City 4-0 last weekend but their most recent home game ended in defeat to Ipswich.As for the Cottagers, they’re still sitting pretty in the top half but a 4-1 loss to Wolves came as something of a reality check last time out.Fulham’s underlying defensive numbers are impressive but resisting Son Heung-min, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and company is a tough ask. Our Prediction: 2-1 to SpursSpurs score plenty of goalsCredit: GettyManchester United v EvertonRuben Amorim’s first league game at Old Trafford pits two relatively blunt attacks against each other.Only Southampton have scored fewer goals than the Toffees, with the Red Devils joint-16th in the same metric.Sean Dyche watched his side fail to breach the ten men of Brentford last Saturday while Man United drew 1-1 at Portman Road the day after.This match-up looks low on entertainment on paper but the Amorim factor (new manager bounce and all that) gives it a little something extra.The hosts have a Europa League game against Bodo/Glimt to fulfil first but, assuming they don’t lose any key men to injury, we’re envisaging celebrations at Old Trafford on Sunday.Our Prediction: 2-0 to Man UnitedScore 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 NOWChelsea v Aston VillaThe Villains have won their last two visits to Stamford Bridge in the league but they head to the capital amid a downturn in form.Wednesday night’s 0-0 draw with Juventus made it seven games in a row without a win in all competitions – Unai Emery’s side have slipped to 8th in the table.Whereas Chelsea are in third, breathing down Man City’s neck just one point adrift.The Blues play Heidenheim in Germany later today but Enzo Maresca has rotated his squad in the Conference League so the likes of Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke will be plenty fresh for the weekend.Both these teams have fared better away from home so far this season but this feels like an opportunity for Chelsea to make a statement in front of their season ticket holders.Our Prediction: 2-1 to ChelseaChelsea could rise to second by the end of the weekendCredit: GettyLiverpool v Manchester CityThe big one.It’s been years since a Pep Guardiola side approached a fixture as underdogs in the eyes of the neutrals.City’s late capitulation against Feyenoord on Tuesday night was their sixth result without a win – almost unthinkable for a side who have been so dominant in the modern era.In contrast, Arne Slot is enjoying a flying start to life on Merseyside.The Reds are eight points clear the top of the league table and boast a 100% record in the Champions League.Clashes between Liverpool and Man City have been gripping and unpredictable in recent years but the hosts couldn’t have picked a better time to welcome the defending champions to their lair.Our Prediction: 3-1 to LiverpoolREAD MORE SUN STORIESThink you know better? 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BUKAYO SAKA (£6.4m) was among the most transferred-out players in Dream Team prior to Gameweek 12.And managers who ditched the Arsenal star have been severely punished after two spellbinding performances in the last four days.Dream Team’s top midfielder by a distanceCredit: Dream TeamSaka scored one goal and assisted another during the Gunners’ 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday for a 14-point return.As if that wasn’t bad enough for gaffers who sought a replacement for the England international prior to the deadline, he then notched a goal and an assist away to Sporting CP in Lisbon on Tuesday night as part of a 16-point haul.Saka is currently Gameweek 12’s top performer on 30 points and whether he retains that crown once the remaining fixtures are complete is largely irrelevant, the point is that bosses who stuck by him have been handsomely rewarded for their loyalty.The 23-year-old returned just three points in Gameweek 11 but the reason he was ditched in droves is because he was deemed an injury doubt.Arteta has frustrated Dream Team bosses in regards to Saka’s availability this seasonCredit: ReutersDream Team managers are accustomed to availability uncertainty with Saka but it remains as difficult as ever to see through Mikel Arteta’s mind games.Earlier in the campaign, the Spanish tactician gave an optimistic view of Saka’s chances of featuring against Bournemouth in Gameweek 8.However, not only did the electric winger miss the trip to the south coast, he didn’t play a single minute at home to Shakhtar Donetsk three days later.This sparked a huge number of transfers prior to Gameweek 9, amplified by more Arteta vagueness, only for Saka to start and score against Liverpool in the following fixture.Most read in FootballScore 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 NOWSaka pulled out of England duty for the November international break and had his training workload managed prior to the Forest game, which clearly prompted a significant portion of gaffers to look elsewhere – a foolish decision with the power of hindsight.Inevitably, Saka will be among the most transferred-in players for Gameweek 13 and with good reason.Martin Odegaard’s (£5.1m) return from injury has certainly improved Arsenal’s attacking play with Saka openly acknowledging his understanding with the Norwegian playmaker after victory in Portugal.Odegaard’s return to the team only boosts Saka’s viabilityAdditionally, Arteta’s side have relatively favourable fixtures from now until the new year, a run that could yield plentiful points.ARSENAL FIXTURESGW13: West Ham (a), Manchester United (h)GW14: Fulham (a), Monaco (h)GW15: Everton (h), Crystal Palace (h)GW16: Crystal Palace (a), Ipswich (h)GW17: Brentford (a)Saka’s mega haul has seen him carve out a bracket of his own among Dream Team midfielders.He’s now on 155 points for the season, 36 clear of his nearest rival, James Maddison (£4.5m).READ MORE SUN STORIESOnly Mohamed Salah (£7.4m) and Erling Haaland (£8.6m) have more points among all assets.Saka ranks first for big chances created (15), third for shots on target (22) and joint-first for assists (10) – he’s a top-tier Dream Team asset worthy of his price.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

DREAM TEAM managers should always be aware of potential differential options, players who appear in relatively few teams.These individuals are often the difference-makers as their returns are more likely to impact Mini League standings and overall rank than the popular superstars.With Manchester City on a losing streak and several other high-profile defenders out injured, many gaffers will want to refresh their back line ahead of Gameweek 13.Here we’ve simply identified the defenders with the most points who currently feature in fewer than 10% of teams.Takes no prisonersCredit: GettyDaniel Munoz£3.4m1.5% ownership68 ptsThe Crystal Palace wing-back has made a whopping 55 tackles already this season.Only Noussair Mazraoui (£4.1m) has registered more but he’s only ahead of Munoz because he’s had additional European fixtures to pad out his schedule.Plus, Rico Lewis (£3.4m) is the only defender with more assists than the Colombia international at this stage.The Eagles are struggling this term with just eight points from their first 12 league outings but scoring goals is their primary problem – they’ve conceded the same number of goals as Manchester City.Most read in FootballLewis Hall£3.8m2% ownership72 ptsRising up the ranksCredit: GettyThe fact the Newcastle left-back was just capped by England is a good indicator of his recent form.Only six defenders have earned more points from their last three outings – Hall even mustered a respectable five points on Monday night despite the Magpies’ 2-0 defeat to West Ham.The ex-Chelsea youngster also ranks joint-fourth for bonus points among assets in his position.A meeting with Liverpool aside, Newcastle’s fixtures appear rather favourable from now until Boxing Day.Destiny Udogie£3.5m5.6% ownership75 ptsUnfairly overlooked?Credit: GettyPedro Porro (£4.4m) is clearly the optimum Tottenham defender but the Spaniard’s counterpart on the left is considerably more affordable and ranks 11th among players in his position.Udogie hasn’t provided the same attacking threat as last season but only the aforementioned Mazraoui and Munoz have made more tackles (among defenders).Ange Postecoglou’s side are frustratingly inconsistent, as typified by their 4-0 win over Man City in the wake of a 2-1 defeat to Ipswich.But Spurs have got plenty of potential and Udogie deserves more recognition in the world of Dream Team.Diogo Dalot£4m9.3% ownership89 ptsTicking boxesManchester United’s No20 has been a decent Dream Team asset for a while now.He was one of the more reliable performers under Erik ten Hag’s watch and while that doesn’t say much, he ticks a few useful boxes.Dalot ranks fourth among defenders for big chances created, fifth for tackles, and sixth for clean sheets.The Portugal international was deployed as a wing-back in Ruben Amorim’s first game as the Red Devils’ head coach and if he continues in the role his backers may enjoy an increase in attacking returns.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 NOWIbrahima Konate£4.8m8.9% ownership90 ptsImperiousCredit: GettyIt’s easy to understand why over 91% of gaffers are overlooking the Frenchman right now.Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.7m) and Virgil van Dijk (£5.5m) are the only defenders to have brought up a century of points at the time of writing while left-backs Andy Robertson (£4.1m) and Kostas Tsimikas (£3.2m) have offered a more affordable route into the top flight’s best defence.Konate lands in the middle in terms of points and price and has been consequently underutilised.The physically imposing 25-year-old is now just one point behind fourth-placed Josko Gvardiol (£4.6m) in the rankings.READ MORE SUN STORIESArne Slot’s side are due to face Man City and Newcastle in Gameweek 13 but they’ve got a relatively favourable run from Gameweek 14 until the new year.Selecting two or even three Liverpool defenders for that spell could be a profitable strategy.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