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      Fantasy Paid Leagues and revamped transfer process among exciting changes coming to Dream Team next season

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      HERE at Dream Team HQ we’re already getting excited about what comes next.With just one Gameweek remaining of the current campaign, we’re about to implement improvements that will enhance our fantasy football offering for the 2025/26 season.We’re planning to make Dream Team better than ever in 2025/26Credit: Dream TeamThe first thing to note is that we’re offering bigger cash prizes!This includes a greater sum of money for the overall season winner.Secondly, you will have the option to compete against other managers in fantasy Paid Leagues thanks to our partners Plucky (18+).Plucky provide a regulated and licenced platform to ensure all users can play for money in a safe and secure way.Liverpool players will be popular again next seasonCredit: EPAIn regards to the game mechanics, we are adapting the process of transfer rollovers.From the start of next season, you will still get two transfers per Gameweek but if you don’t use either then both will carry over to the next Gameweek, giving you a maximum of four to use before the following deadline.Alternatively, if you use one of your two transfers then you will have three available the following Gameweek.The maximum transfers you can have at any one time is six, meaning four is the most you can carry over.Most read in FootballThis method opens up many more strategic options.For example, you could bank transfers early in the season then start using two per Gameweek until the occasion calls for widespread changes, at which point you have the choice to use the additional transfers you held back earlier in the campaign.This will allow you greater flexibility and may be particularly useful for specific Gameweeks, such as the FA Cup third round or exceptionally juicy European double headers.We plan to tweak our beloved fantasy game in other ways too, guided by feedback provided by thousands of Dream Team gaffers, but we have to keep some secrets for now.Gaffers will be able to flex their tactical muscles to an ever greater degree in 2025/26Credit: Shutterstock EditorialElsewhere, we’re planning to make Score Predictor bigger and better than ever.In 2025/26, you will enter predictions for EVERY Premier League game, as well as selected FA Cup and international fixtures.Every correct score prediction will earn you one entry into a prize draw for £10,000!Furthermore, we’re excited to announce that we will be offering a Score Predictor game for the 2025 Women’s Euros as the Lionesses hope to defend their crown this summer.Then in the summer of 2026, Dream Team bosses will be able to sink their teeth into the men’s World Cup, when Thomas Tuchel will aim to end England’s years of hurt in Canada, USA and Mexico.Play Score Predictor alongside the Women’s Euros this summerCredit: PAIt’s early days but the 2025/26 Dream Team season is shaping up nicely.You will be able to sign-up for the upcoming Game Year in June!More information on all things Dream Team will be provided in the coming weeks.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgRead More on The SunFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      Game-winner Marc Cucurella emerges as unlikely Dream Team transfer target ahead of final Gameweek

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      MARC CUCURELLA (£3.9m) was Chelsea’s unlikely hero on Friday night when headed home the winner against Manchester United.And Dream Team managers would do well to consider the mop-haired defender’s viability ahead of the season’s final Gameweek.Cucurella earned Chelsea a crucial three points on Friday nightCredit: GettyHaving also contributed to the Blues’ clean sheet against the Red Devils, Cucurella banked 16 points by the final whistle, his second-best haul of the campaign.At the time of writing, only Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye (£3.5m) has performed better in Gameweek 36.This is an excellent time for the Spain left-back to shuffle into the spotlight because Enzo Maresca’s side are the only team with two fixtures in Gameweek 37.This scheduling quirk is due to the Conference League final, where Chelsea will face Real Betis on Wednesday May 28th.Chelsea could finish their season with a trophyCredit: ReutersBefore their date with destiny in Poland, there’s the small matter of the final day of the Premier League campaign.And Chelsea’s trip to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest is perhaps the standout fixture as it features two of the five teams battling it out for the final three Champions League places.Given the high stakes in Chelsea’s remaining fixtures, it’s highly likely Cucurella will start both games, giving him two point-scoring opportunities before the fat lady sings.Wise Dream Team bosses will know that chasing lost points is a futile act but in this instance, Cucurella’s 16-point haul stands him in good stead for more returns in Gameweek 37.Most read in FootballIt’s a similar situation to what has just occurred with Eberechi Eze (£5.4m).Will Cucurella follow in Eze’s footsteps?Credit: ReutersCrystal Palace’s No10 top-scored in Gameweek 35, prompting a tidal wave of transfers prior to the Gameweek 36 deadline with Dream Team bosses targeting his double header of Manchester City and Wolves.Lo and behold, the England international scored the Eagles’ winner in the FA Cup final for a 10-point haul – anything he gets on Tuesday night is a handy bonus.When recruiting a player off the back of a notable performance, it’s important to look forward and assess the likelihood of them of extending their good form.For Cucurella, much like for Eze, gaffers should be encouraged.Cucurella has chipped in with seven goals this seasonCredit: GettyThe additional fixture is a huge plus point but almost as influential is the fact the 26-year-old is now the outright top goalscorer in his position.MOST GOALS AMONG DREAM TEAM DEFENDERS (ALL COMPS)7 – Marc Cucurella6 – Josko Gvardiol6 – Daniel Munoz6 – Fabian Schar5 – Rayan Ait-Nouri5 – Gabriel5 – Virgil van Dijk5 – Nikola MilenkovicRead More on The SunDefenders who offer a threat going forward are often worth their weight in gold in the realm of Dream Team.Cole Palmer (£4.9m) and Enzo Fernandes (£4.6m) are the only Chelsea points with more points than Cucurella at this late stage but it’s the latter who has form on his side heading into Gameweek 37.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

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      Crystal Palace heroes deliver at Wembley but will hangovers prevent midweek returns?

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      CRYSTAL PALACE lifted their first major trophy at Wembley on Saturday after defeating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final.And from a Dream Team perspective, the defining moment could not have been scripted better.Eze scored the most famous goal in Palace’s historyCredit: GettyEberechi Eze (£5.4m) was comfortably the most popular recruit for Gameweek 36 and it was the 26-year-old who scored what proved to be a historic winner in the 16th minute.Palace’s No10 has now scored six goals in his last five outings, a fruitful spell that has yielded 59 points.His cup-winning strike propelled him past the 300-point mark – he’s just the fifth midfielder to achieve a triple century this season.Fittingly, it was Daniel Munoz (£5.4m) who provided the assist for Eze at Wembley.The Colombian wing-back has been an exceptional performer throughout 2024/25 and now ranks first among defenders with 299 points to his name.Munoz has been immenseCredit: GettyMunoz has scored six goals, registered eight assists, contributed to 17 clean sheets, and made a whopping 144 tackles.He played his part in keeping Pep Guardiola’s side at bay and ultimately notched 12 points for his 12th double-digit haul of the campaign.Eze and Munoz are Palace’s two most selected players in Dream Team and so their combined return of 22 points would have been warmly welcomed by many gaffers.Most read in FootballMany Dream Team bosses would have backed the pair – or the likes of Marc Guehi (£4m), Jean-Philippe Mateta (£4m) and Ismaila Sarr (£4.1m) – because Oliver Glasner’s side have two fixtures to fulfil this Gameweek but how will that play out after sizeable celebrations?Glasner probably hasn’t given much thought to the Wolves game… and rightly soCredit: AlamyIt will certainly be interesting to see how the Eagles line up against Wolves in midweek.The South Londoners are guaranteed to finish in mid-table in the Premier League no matter what happens from this point and so it wouldn’t be a surprise if a few key players nursed well-deserved hangovers from the stands at Selhurst Park on Tuesday night.On the other hand, with the result largely irrelevant, Glasner may feel his regulars deserve to take centre stage for what might become a glorified victory lap.If the latter turns out to be true then Eze and friends may even stumble upon a few more useful points.Henderson saved Marmoush’s penaltyCredit: ReutersDean Henderson (£4.1m) was Palace’s hero at the other end of the pitch, particularly for his save from Omar Marmoush’s (£4.8m) first-half penalty.The England goalkeeper banked 12 points when all was said and done and now ranks third among players in his position with 196 points.At the risk of thinking too far ahead, victory in the FA Cup final means the Eagles will participate in next season’s Europa League and the prospect of extra fixtures for Eze, Munoz and company should put Dream Team bosses on high alert.But that’s a conversation for a later date.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

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      Injuries & suspensions update ahead of Gameweek 36: Dejan Kulusevski among absentees

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      DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news for Gameweek 36 in one convenient location.Unai Emery confirmed that Youri Tielemans and Marcus Rashford will not feature against Tottenham this evening.Aston Villa will also be without the suspended Jacob Ramsey.As for Spurs, Dejan Kulusevski has been ruled out for the remainder of the season having undergone knee surgery this week.In brighter news for the North Londoners, Son Heung-min is expected to get more minutes following his comeback last weekend and there’s an outside chance Lucas Bergvall will recover in time to play some part in the Europa League final on Wednesday night.Kulusevski injured his patella against Crystal PalaceCredit: ReutersRuben Amorim has hinted at a competitive starting XI at Stamford Bridge tonight despite his midweek final in Bilbao.Diogo Dalot was pictured in training this week but it’s not clear whether the wing-back is ready for first-team action.Matthijs de Ligt, Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro are notable doubts.Brighton are boosted by the returns of Lewis Dunk and Joel Veltman from injury with Fabian Hurzeler also hopeful that Kaoru Mitoma will be able to feature against Liverpool on Monday night.Additionally, Joao Pedro is available again having served his three-game suspension in full.Most read in FootballThe newly-crowned champions only trained for the first time today having been given time off earlier in the week and so Arne Slot was not able to give any availability information in his pre-match press conference.Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson is suspended for the rest of the domestic campaign having seen red against Newcastle last weekend.Jackson was sent off at St James’ ParkCredit: GettyPep Guardiola expects to have the same squad available for Saturday’s FA Cup final.The decorated tactician gave another positive update regarding Rodri but stressed that he has to wait for the club doctor’s permission before the Ballon d’Or winner is ready for action.Crystal Palace should be able to call upon the services of Adam Wharton at Wembley.Newcastle are expected to be without Kieran Trippier at Arsenal on Sunday while Joe Willock only has a “slight chance” of making the trip.More damaging is the doubt around Sven Botman, who has endured rotten luck with injuries for over a year now.Eddie Howe admitted he wasn’t clear on the Dutch centre-back’s status but told journalists than he didn’t think it was a serious issue.Havertz has a chance of playing before the season endsCredit: GettyAs for the Gunners, Mikel Arteta told reporters that Kai Havertz “looks in great shape” and so the German forward may play his first minutes since early February.Late decisions will also be made on Gabriel Martinelli, Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard while Mikel Merino is set to serve a one-game suspension.Taiwo Awoniyi was awoken from an induced coma earlier this week having suffered a serious abdominal injury against Leicester last time out.Thankfully, the Nottingham Forest forward is said to be improving having undergone surgery but Nuno Espirito Santo remains understandably concerned, such was the severity of the situation.Murillo may return for Forest’s trip to West Ham on Sunday.PICK YOUR WINNERGet 60/1 on Palace or 30/1 on City with talkSPORT BETCLAIM HERE18+ New customers only. Opt in and bet max £1 on Crystal Palace – Match Betting – 90 Mins vs Man City by 16:30 on 17/05/2025. Enhanced odds paid in Free Bets, which expire in 7 days. Scroll down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyCommercial content notice: Taking one of the betting offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org.ARSENALInjuries: Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz (doubt), Gabriel, Leandro Trossard (doubt), Declan Rice (doubt), Gabriel Martinelli (doubt)Suspensions: Mikel MerinoASTON VILLAInjuries: Marcus Rashford, Youri TielemansSuspensions: Jacob MurphyBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: Enes Unal, Luis Sinisterra, Ryan Christie, Alex Scott, Dango Ouattara, Suspensions: NoneBRENTFORDInjuries: Aaron Hickey (doubt), Josh Dasilva, Fabio Carvalho, Vitaly JaneltSuspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: James Milner, Solly March, Ferdi Kadioglu, Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma (doubt)Suspensions: NoneCHELSEAInjuries: Marc Guiu, Wesley Fofana, Christopher NkunkuSuspensions: Mykhailo Mudryk, Nicolas JacksonCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Cheick Doucoure, Chadi RiadSuspensions: NoneEVERTONInjuries: Orel Mangala, James Tarkowski, Jesper LindstromSuspensions: NoneFULHAMInjuries: Reiss Nelson, Rodrigo Muniz, Timothy Castagne, Harrison Reed, Sasa Lukic, Antonee Robinson (doubt)Suspensions: NoneIPSWICHInjuries: Chiedozie Ogbene, Wes Burns, Sammie Szmodics (doubt), Conor Townsend, Jaden Philogene, Arijanet MuricSuspensions: NoneLEICESTERInjuries: Abdul Fatawu, Stephy Mavididi, Mads Hermansen, Ricardo Pereira, Bobby De Cordova-ReidSuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Joe GomezSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: Rodri, John Stones, Nathan Ake (doubt), Oscar Bobb (doubt)Suspensions: NoneMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Lisandro Martinez, Ayden Heaven (doubt), Joshua Zirkzee, Diogo Dalot (doubt), Leny Yoro, Matthijs de LigtSuspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Lewis Hall, Matt Targett, Joelinton, Kieran Trippier, Joe Willock (doubt), Sven Botman (doubt)Suspensions: NoneNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Callum Hudson-Odoi (doubt), Taiwo Awoniyi, Murillo (doubt)Suspensions: NoneSOUTHAMPTONInjuries: Kyle Walker-Peters (doubt)Suspensions: NoneTOTTENHAMInjuries: Radu Dragusin, Timo Werner, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Lucas BergvallSuspensions: NoneWEST HAMInjuries: Michail Antonio, Crysencio SummervilleSuspensions: NoneWOLVESRead More on The SunInjuries: Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Yerson Mosquera, Leon Chiwone, Sam Johnstone, Hwang Hee-chan (doubt)Suspensions: NoneScore PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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      Captaincy options for Gameweek 36: Dream Team bosses putting their faith in Erling Haaland

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      DREAM TEAM managers are putting their faith in Erling Haaland (£7.8m) ahead of Gameweek 36.Not only is Manchester City’s No9 the second-most popular recruit this week, he’s currently the most selected captain.Mr PopularCredit: Dream TeamMohamed Salah (£6.8m) has been the most popular skipper almost every week since he established a healthy lead at the top of the rankings but many gaffers are reverting to Haaland because Pep Guardiola’s side are one of just four teams with two fixtures to fulfil this Gameweek.There’s the small matter of the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace this Saturday before a Premier League meeting with Bournemouth at the Etihad on Tuesday night.The Norwegian poacher returned from injury against Southampton last weekend and mustered just two points but his overall record of 30 goals and 352 points remains highly impressive.Rotation is the lingering spectre that haunts almost every Man City asset and Haaland may be particularly susceptible having just returned from a spell on the sidelines, with Omar Marmoush (£4.8m) a more than competent understudy.But it goes without saying that Haaland is capable of earning enough points to justify the captain’s armband in just 15 minutes if everything clicks, such is his goalscoring pedigree.PICK YOUR WINNERGet 60/1 on Palace or 30/1 on City with talkSPORT BETCLAIM HERE18+ New customers only. Opt in and bet max £1 on Crystal Palace – Match Betting – 90 Mins vs Man City by 16:30 on 17/05/2025. Enhanced odds paid in Free Bets, which expire in 7 days. Scroll down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyCommercial content notice: Taking one of the betting offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org.Will Fernandes come through for Man United again?Credit: GettyThere’s no shortage of options for Dream Team bosses who want to take on Haaland in Gameweek 36.Bruno Fernandes (£7m) has been a near-permanent inclusion among the captaincy candidates in the second half of the campaign and with good reason.Manchester United’s captain averages eight points-per-game having notched 19 goals and 19 assists in all competitions this term.Most read in Dream TeamRuben Amorim has said that his team selection to face Chelsea this evening will not be overly disrupted by preparations for Wednesday night’s Europa League final.If we are to take the Red Devils’ boss on his word then Fernandes is surely in line to start against both the Blues and Spurs this coming Gameweek.Not to be overlookedCredit: GettyElsewhere, Eberechi Eze (£5.1m) is a tempting option as someone who would provide a key point of difference.Crystal Palace’s No10 is the most-popular transfer target ahead of today’s 6pm deadline but not currently among the most selected captains.Eze excelled in Gameweek 35 with an 18-point haul at Tottenham’s expense and is therefore well placed to provide healthy returns again with Man City and Wolves in his sights.However, it’s hard to predict Palace’s starting line-up on Tuesday night as they don’t have much to play for in the league.If the Eagles triumph at Wembley then Eze and friends may still be partying by the time they’re due to host Vitor Pereira’s side.WildcardsCredit: GettyLastly, we’ll include Ollie Watkins (£4.4m) and Morgan Rogers (£4.3m) in the captaincy candidates.Aston Villa only have one fixture this coming Gameweek but it might be a profitable one.The Villains are due to host Spurs this evening and there’s every chance Ange Postecoglou will name a weakened XI to prioritise the Europa League final.Read More on The SunThe North Londoners haven’t got the tightest defence at the best of times – they’ve shipped 82 goals in all competitions this season! – and so Villa’s most prominent attackers could thrive against a second-string outfit with other things on their mind.Make sure to select your captain (and vice captain) before 6pm today!Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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      Transfer recommendations ahead of Gameweek 36: Eberechi Eze to light up Wembley?

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      DREAM TEAM managers must confirm their transfers for Gameweek 36 before Friday’s 6pm deadline – that’s earlier than usual so take care.The FA Cup and Europa League finals mean that Crystal Palace, Manchester City, Tottenham and Manchester United United are the four teams set to pull double duty.Crystal Palace will have to edge out Man City if they are to win the FA Cup on SaturdayCredit: AlamyWith fixtures at a premium at this late stage of the season, our latest transfer recommendations are focused on the upcoming double headers.Bruno Fernandes (£7m)Man United’s captain is firmly in the category of ‘blindingly obvious’ as Dream Team’s second-highest points scorer this season but we’re leaving nothing to chance.An ownership of 34.7% makes him the fifth-most popular player in the game but it could be argued that he should be number one at this stage.Ruben Amorim has said that his team selection for Friday night’s Premier League game at Stamford Bridge will not be overly disrupted by next Wednesday’s Europa League final.This means Fernandes is likely to get significant minutes against both Chelsea and Spurs in the penultimate Gameweek of the campaign.The Portuguese midfielder averages eight point-per-game having scored 19 goals and provided 19 assists in 2024/25.EssentialCredit: ReutersEberechi Eze (£5.1m)An 18-point haul at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last weekend has put Crystal Palace’s No10 firmly in the spotlight.The Eagles will start as underdogs at Wembley but Eze has the ability to hurt Man City – Pep Guardiola’s men have shipped 69 goals in all competitions this season!Most read in FootballThe skilful midfielder is statistically Dream Team’s most in-form player (last three games) at present, with team-mate Ismaila Sarr (£4m) joint-third in the same metric.Oliver Glasner’s side are due to face Wolves at Selhurst Park on Tuesday night.Much of the same logic applies to Daniel Munoz (£5.1m) and Jean-Philippe Mateta (£4m).Will Eze be Palace’s hero?Credit: GettyJosko Gvardiol (£4.7m)Erling Haaland (£7.8m) is currently the second-most popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 36 but there’s no need to waste anyone’s data explaining why the 352-point striker might be worth a punt.Although many gaffers were left underwhelmed when he scraped just two points upon his return from injury against Southampton last weekend.Dream Team bosses keen on Man City assets should consider Gvardiol – the Croatian defender has notched 32 points across his last three outings.Guardiola’s side can’t afford to slack off in the league with the fight for Champions League qualification set to go down to the wire and so Gvardiol, important player that he is, may well start at home to Bournemouth in midweek as well as Saturday’s cup final.No Dream Team defender has scored more goals than the 23-year-old this season.Gvardiol ranks fifth among defendersCredit: AFPPICK YOUR WINNERGet 60/1 on Palace or 30/1 on City with talkSPORT BETCLAIM HERE18+ New customers only. Opt in and bet max £1 on Crystal Palace – Match Betting – 90 Mins vs Man City by 16:30 on 17/05/2025. Enhanced odds paid in Free Bets, which expire in 7 days. Scroll down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyCommercial content notice: Taking one of the betting offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org.Ollie Watkins (£4.4m) and/or Morgan Rogers (£4.3m)Away from the double headers, there might be some cheap points on offer at Villa Park on Friday night.Ange Postecoglou will rightly be prioritising his date with destiny in Bilbao and may therefore select a second-string XI to face Aston Villa.Read More on The SunIn contrast, the Villains will be highly motivated to put pressure on their rivals for Champions League qualification with a swaggering win.If that proves to be the case, the likes of Watkins and Rogers could feast.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

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      Play Score Predictor ahead of this weekend’s Premier League action – top tips for Matchweek 32

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      THE Premier League season is almost at an end but there’s still time to win money by playing Score Predictor.We’re once again putting up £250 for the weekly prize in Matchweek 32 with the winners of the four-figure sums up for grabs in the overall season leaderboard still undecided.Play now!Credit: Dream TeamSimply submit your predictions for the five selected fixtures and earn points for the accuracy of your forecast as the action unfolds.If you earn the most points then you’ll claim the weekly cash prize!PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR NOW!Allow us to present some key stats and facts to help inform your decisions…Everton v SouthamptonThe Toffees will be highly motivated to give Goodison Park a proper send-off before handing it over to the women’s team.And the hosts could have hardly asked for a more favourable opponent than the team 20th in the table.That being said, Saints have tightened up in recent weeks and while their defensive improvement has come far too late to matter, a 0-0 draw against Manchester City last time out gave their fans something to cheer.Even so, it was only a fortnight ago they lost 2-0 to Leicester…Our Prediction: 1-0 to EvertonMost read in FootballIt will be quite the occasion at Goodison Park this weekendCredit: GettyWest Ham v Nottingham ForestNuno Espirito Santo’s side have outperformed expectations all season long but their quest for Champions League qualification has wavered of late.In fact, Forest are currently below the Hammers in the form table having mustered just five points from their last six games.More broadly, West Ham have won just five of their 18 home league games this campaign while only Liverpool and Arsenal have earned more points on the road than Forest.This one is all about mentality.The visitors will be highly motivated while the hosts could easily be on the beach but Forest have not responded well to pressure in the last month – a 2-2 draw to Leicester last weekend was perhaps their most painful result of the season.We’re inclined to give the Midlands side the benefit of the doubt as they won the reverse fixture 3-0 back in November.Our Prediction: 2-1 to ForestForest could still qualify for the Champions LeagueCredit: GettyArsenal v NewcastleSunday’s main event features second versus third in a battle of the Premier League’s best-of-the-rest.The Magpies have beaten the Gunners three times this season, once in the league and twice in Carabao Cup.Mikel Arteta’s side didn’t manage a single goal across those three fixtures.Arsenal boast the best defensive record in the top flight this season but only Liverpool have scored more goals than Newcastle.The North Londoners have won just one of their last six league games but, in fairness, they were prioritising the Champions League prior to the elimination at the hands of PSG.The recent history of this fixture favours Newcastle but it’s a tricky one to predict.Our Prediction: 1-1 drawIsak has had success against Arsenal this seasonCredit: GettyBrighton v LiverpoolWith Arne Slot partying in Ibiza and several of Liverpool’s star players pictured on a luxury yacht in Dubai it’s probably valid to question whether the title winners are entirely focused on Monday night’s trip to the Amex.The Reds will continue their victory lap for the remainder of the season but the Trent Alexander-Arnold situation has threatened to sour the mood.Still, they are champions for a reason and it’s worth noting that Liverpool have scored 15 more goals on the road than the Seagulls have managed at home.Brighton’s last remaining motivation is the possibility of Conference League qualification but that will go up in smoke if rivals Crystal Palace win the FA Cup.After a miserable April, Fabian Hurzeler’s side have got back on track with seven points from their last three games but it’s a brave Score Predictor user who goes against Liverpool, even accounting for a couple of hangovers.Our Prediction: 3-1 to LiverpoolParty timeCredit: EPAManchester City v BournemouthAn interesting one to finish as the complexion of this match-up may be shaped by Saturday’s showdown at Wembley.If Pep Guardiola’s troops endure an energy-sapping contest in the FA Cup final – perhaps even extra time and penalties – then they are unlikely to be suitably prepared for the visit of a lively Bournemouth outfit on Tuesday night.The Cherries claimed a famous victory in the reverse fixture, ending a miserable run against Man City, but the eight-time Premier League champions took their revenge in the FA Cup quarter-finals.We advise waiting to see how Saturday’s showpiece fixture plays out before submitting a prediction for this one; we’ll sit on the fence for now…Read More on The SunOur Prediction: 1-1 drawDo you see it differently? 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      Which players should Dream Team bosses target in search of Europa League final points?

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      THE 2025 Europa League final is laced with compelling narratives.Tottenham and Manchester United will compete for the continent’s second-most prestigious trophy in Bilbao next Wednesday and the stakes are sky high.A mouthwatering showdownBoth teams have endured miserable domestic campaigns with Spurs currently 17th in the Premier League table and the Red Devils just one point better off in 16th.The winners of the Europa League will salvage their season while the losers will be forced to reflect upon a disastrous year that may have significant consequences.Then there’s the Dream Team angle.Despite their persistent league woes, both Spurs and Man United have provided plenty of points throughout the season with their European adventures being a major contributing factor.Just two Gameweeks remain before the fat lady sings and with fixtures at a premium, most engaged managers will be looking to target the Europa League final as a source of precious points.The Europa League final is make-or-break for PostecoglouCredit: ReutersAnge Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim’s sides are two of just four teams set to pull double duty in Gameweek 36 and so there’s every chance the events in Bilbao will shape Mini League standings worldwide.GAMEWEEK 36 DOUBLE HEADERSTOTTENHAM vs Aston Villa (a) & Man United (n)MANCHESTER UNITED vs Chelsea (a) & Spurs (n)CRYSTAL PALACE vs Man City (n) & Wolves (h)MANCHESTER CITY vs Crystal Palace (n) & Bournemouth (h)First and foremost, Bruno Fernandes (£7m) has to be considered a must-have asset at this moment in time.Most read in FootballThe Portuguese playmaker has racked up 425 points this season via 19 goals and 19 assists.Only Mohamed Salah (£6.8m) sits above Fernandes in the overall rankings but United’s captain is in a league of his own among midfielders, a 106 points ahead of his nearest rival, Bryan Mbeumo (£4.6m).There’s a chance the 30-year-old will be rested at Stamford Bridge on Friday night but he should still be considered a top target for Gameweek 36 given he averages eight points-per-game in 2024/25.Fernandes has been immense this seasonCredit: Shutterstock EditorialDeciding upon another viable Man United asset is far from straightforward.Alejandro Garnacho (£3.5m) ranks 11th among Dream Team midfielders with 269 points to his name but the young Argentine winger is unpredictable.It may be that Noussair Mazraoui (£3m) is the man to accompany Fernandes for gaffers who think the Europa League final will go the way of the Northerners.Betting on a clean sheet for either side is fraught with danger but the Moroccan defender has an ace up his sleeve in his immense tackling ability.Mazraoui gets stuck inCredit: REXMazraoui has made 166 tackles in all competitions this season, comfortable the highest tally among all players – only two other players have registered more than 120.This defensive effort has allowed him to collect 226 points despite United’s defensive frailties, enough to place him eighth in the rankings among players in his position. In terms of Spurs options, Pedro Porro (£5.4m) deserves credit for his mammoth tally of 287 points as Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.4m) is the only defender who boasts a superior total after 35 Gameweeks.The Spaniard has contributed four goals and TEN assists from right-back this term.Furthermore, he has earned 51 bonus points, which makes him joint-leader in the metric alongside Youri Tielemans (£4.5m).Porro could finish the season as Dream Team’s top defenderCredit: GettyJames Maddison (£4.4m) leads the way among his attack-minded team-mates with 272 points but the ex-Leicester midfielder has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury.Frustratingly, Dejan Kulusevski (£3.9m) is flagged as a doubt for Gameweek 36 having hobbled off after just 18 minutes against Crystal Palace last time out.The Sweden international provided plenty of points earlier in the campaign but injuries have tanked his viability in the last two months.And so it appears Dominic Solanke (£4m) is the best attacking threat for gaffers keen on Spurs.The 27 year-old target man scored important goals against Frankfurt and Bodo/Glimt to help his side reach the final of the Europa League.Solanke averages a goal involvement every 128.8 minutes this season.Read More on The SunSolanke has banked substantial points in the Europa League knockouts stagesCredit: APAlternatively, Son Heung-min (£4.3m) is available again having returned against the Eagles last weekend but his minutes are not guaranteed by any means.One way or the other, the Europa League final will have a bearing on the business end of the Dream Team 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 NOW More