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THE top prize for Score Predictor Matchweek 37 is once again £500 in cash!And given it’s free to play, there’s no excuse for not getting involved.Simply gaze into your crystal ball and foresee the scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and you’ll earn points based on the accuracy of your predictions.You don’t have to get all five scores exactly correct – something Matt Chouffot achieved against astronomical odds last month – you just have to muster more points than anyone else to claim the weekly prize.CLICK HERE TO PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR FOR FREE – £500 CASH PRIZE MUST BE WON!Play now and you could be £500 richer by Monday nightCredit: Dream TeamManchester City v WolvesGary O’Neil’s side beat the defending champions at Molineux back in September but it’s a foolish punter who bets against Pep Guardiola amid a title run-in.Kevin De Bruyne is creating more chances than ever and Erling Haaland marked his return from injury with a goal against Nottingham Forest last time out.Man City have looked a tad leggy of late but they just keep churning out positive results.Add in the fact they are the only team in the England’s top four leagues that remain unbeaten at home in 2023/24 and it’s hard to envisage anything other than three points for the hosts.Most read in FootballOur Prediction: 3-1 to Man City32 goals and counting this seasonCredit: GettyBrighton v Aston VillaFans of the Seagulls can’t wait for the season to end.Only Sheffield United, Luton and Nottingham Forest have earned fewer points than Roberto De Zerbi’s side in their last ten league games.This dip has caused Brighton to slip to 12th in the table, 23 points shy of the Villains in fourth.Ollie Watkins and company ripped Brighton to shreds in the reverse fixture (a 6-1 win at Villa Park) but there’s a chance they’ll be somewhat hampered by Europa Conference League commitments this week and next.The visitors should still have enough to edge out their increasingly disinterested counterparts on the south coast.Our Prediction: 2-1 to Aston VillaWatkins scored a hat-trick against Brighton in SeptemberCredit: GettyChelsea v West HamThe Hammers are another team limping towards the finish line.A draw at home to Liverpool last weekend was perfectly respectable but the broader view of seven points from their last eight league games is rather dismal.The Blues are likely to leapfrog West Ham in the table soon, possibly this evening if they earn at least one point against Spurs.However, Maurcio Pochettino’s troops are unpredictable while David Moyes’ side have done pretty well on the road this term.A tough one to judge.Our Prediction: 2-2 drawWest Ham are drifting towards a mid-table finishCredit: GettyLiverpool v TottenhamArguably the standout contest of the weekend but one that carries less weight now the Reds have fallen away in the title race.Joel Matip’s 96th-minute own goal handed Spurs three points in the reverse fixture but that was the first time Liverpool have lost to the North Londoners in any competition since 2017.Score Predictor users will remember that Ange Postecoglou’s side had a helping hand from a VAR mishap in that controversial encounter.Neither of these teams are at their best right now, as evidenced by the fact they’re tenth and 13th in the form table respectively.Still, this match-up has all the ingredients for an entertaining affair. Our Prediction: 3-2 to LiverpoolLuis Diaz was wrongly denied a goal against Spurs earlier this seasonCredit: ReutersCrystal Palace v Manchester UnitedThe Eagles have adopted a confident swagger ever since Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze were reunited in the starting line-up.And Jean-Philippe Mateta deserves to be recognised as one of the Premier League’s most in-form forwards currently.Oliver Glasner’s side have taken ten points from their last four games and provided their supporters with plenty of entertainment in the process – the quality of their goals has been very high of late.The Red Devils are equally entertaining but in a way that brings their fans less joy.Erik ten Hag’s side continue to concede a high volume of shots and a return of ten points from their last nine games has to be considered below par.Man United made hard work of it against Sheffield United and Burnley and so it wouldn’t be all that surprising if they were turned over on Monday night.Our Prediction: 2-1 to Crystal PalaceREAD MORE SUN STORIESPalace have scored eight goals in their last three gamesCredit: ReutersShow us how it’s done by entering Score Predictor before the action gets underway on Saturday!CLICK HERE TO PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR FOR FREE – £500 CASH PRIZE MUST BE WON!talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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ASTON VILLA are the standout team in Gameweek 34 purely because they are the only side set to pull double duty.Unai Emery’s men take on an out-of-form Brighton at the weekend before travelling to Greece for the second leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos next Thursday.Dream Team managers will be able to get a read on the Villains’ prospects in that second match-up by observing the first leg at Villa Park this evening.Ollie Watkins (£5m) remains a seriously strong asset but we’ve highlighted him enough in recent weeks.Allow us to suggest some other transfer recommendations for Gameweek 34…PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 IN CASH!Will the best Villa assets please stand upCredit: ReutersEzri Konsa (£3.5m) and/or [insert Aston Villa midfielder of your choice]Last week we mentioned Leon Bailey (£3.7m) and Moussa Diaby (£3.1m) in regards to players who could potentially capitalise on Villa’s additional fixtures but we may as well add John McGinn (£3.9m), Morgan Rogers (£2.2m) and Douglas Luiz (£3.8m) into the mix as well.There’s not much between the midfielders but it’s worth noting the latter is on penalties and the most immune to rotation.Again, tonight’s fixture may give Dream Team bosses a better indication of which midfielder is most likely to thrive in Gameweek 34.Most read in FootballIn terms of defensive assets, fan favourite Konsa is seemingly the best option.The England international is a keen bonus point hoarder; his tally of 55 if only bettered by three players (all midfielders) at the time of writing.We tipped the 26-year-old ahead of a favourable double header earlier in the campaign and it didn’t work out so he owes us a decent haul.Konsa is joint-ninth among defenders right now with 188 points to his name.Alexander Isak (£4.5m) and/or Anthony Gordon (£3.9m)A formidable double actCredit: Dream TeamSome gaffers may choose to overlook Villa’s double header in favour of getting a headstart on Gameweek 35, when six teams have two fixtures to fulfil.Newcastle are among this sextet and they have the added benefit of a favourable match-up in Gameweek 34, in the form of 19th-placed Burnley.Granted, the Clarets have been more competitive of late having lost just one of their last eight games but the Magpies have rediscovered their best form in recent weeks.Only title contenders Manchester City and Arsenal have taken more points from their last six league outings than Eddie Howe’s side and that’s largely down to the attacking threat provided by Isak and Gordon.The Swedish striker has now bagged 23 goals in all competitions this season – only Erling Haaland (£7m) and Mohamed Salah (£6.5m) have score more.With Burnley, Brighton, Manchester United and Brentford to come across the next three Gameweeks, it’s not inconceivable Isak will snatch the Golden Boot.Among midfielders, only Bruno Fernandes (£5.6m) has taken more points from his last three outings than Gordon but gaffers should be aware that the ex-Everton winger is much more effective at home – his away record is actually well below par.With Newcastle set to travel to Turf Moor this weekend, it may be that gaffers keen on Gordon can delay the move another week but it’s a situational decision.Conor Gallagher (£3.9m)240 points and countingCredit: GettyA left-field suggestion here in the form of a 2.2%-owned midfielder.Make no mistake, Cole Palmer (£5.4m) remains Chelsea’s main man by a comfortable margin but the schedule suggests doubling up on Stamford Bridge assets is a viable strategy.Maurico Pochettino’s side host West Ham this weekend, double up against Nottingham Forest and Brighton in Gameweek 35, then finish the campaign against Bournemouth in Gameweek 36.Gallagher has quietly climbed up to joint-12th in the midfield rankings and his average of 5.3 points-per-game puts him above Luis Diaz (£4.5m), Jeremy Doku (£3.9m), Declan Rice (£4.1m) and other notable assets in the same metric.The hardworking 24-year-old found goal involvements hard to come in the first half of the season but he’s addressed that issue with six goals and two assists in his last 15 outings.Gallagher earns plenty of bonus points and he’s close to joining the exclusive group of players (six currently) to have made 100 tackles in all competitions in 2023/24 – he’s got several avenues to points.The elephant in the roomCredit: RexA quick note for the too-obvious-to-mention Haaland, who came off the bench against Nottingham Forest to score his 32nd goal of the campaign last weekend.As a result, the prolific poacher is currently the most-popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 34.READ MORE SUN STORIESManchester City host Wolves on Saturday and are among the six teams with two fixtures in Gameweek 35.Lock in your transfers ahead of Friday’s 7pm deadline!talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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THE first day of May heralds the final month of the regular Dream Team season.There’s still plenty of time for some decisive twists and turns but now is the time for reflection upon what has been a captivating campaign.Dream Team introduced a new and improved scoring system in 2023/24 that recognises individual performance in greater detail than ever before.With the season almost at an end, let’s analyse which players have led the way in the key statistics.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 IN CASH!Can Foden hold off Saka to finish the season as Dream Team’s top dog?Credit: Dream TeamDREAM TEAM POINTS
Phil Foden (£5.8m) – 350 pts
Bukayo Saka (£5.8m) – 347 pts
Erling Haaland (£7m) – 336 pts
Cole Palmer (£5.4m) – 326 pts
Bruno Fernandes (£5.6m) – 310 pts
We start with the metric that matters most.Barring a late charge from Haaland, it’s seemingly a two-way contest between the two English midfielders for the crown – the pair have been neck-and-neck all season long.Palmer deserves huge credit for his breakout campaign as he’s the only player among the top 18 performers who hasn’t had European fixtures to bolster his fixtures at any point this term.Most read in FootballFernandes has tapped into some formidable form since the turn of year, in spite of Manchester United’s underwhelming efforts as a collective.GOALS
Erling Haaland (£7m) – 32
Mohamed Salah (£6.5m) – 24
Alexander Isak (£4.5m) – 23
Ollie Watkins (£5m) – 23
Cole Pamer (£5.4m) – 23
Phil Foden (£5.8m) – 23
The Norwegian poacher is once again clear in the goalscoring department and currently leads the Premier League Golden Boot race too with 21 goals to Palmer’s 20.It will be interesting to see what heights the ever-improving Isak can reach if he’s blessed with an injury-free campaign.Who else?Credit: Dream TeamASSISTS
Darwin Nunez (£4.9m) – 18
Ollie Watkins (£5m) – 17
Kevin De Bruyne (£6.2m) – 17
Anthony Gordon (£3.9m) – 16
Bukayo Saka (£5.8m) – 16
Liverpool’s No9 has copped plenty of criticism again this season but his return of 36 goal involvements (18 goals, 18 assists) has to be respected.Watkins is the only player who features in the top five for both goals and assists – evidence of yet another magnificent campaign.The Aston Villa striker has reached another level under Unai Emery’s tutelage.It’s not unusual to see De Bruyne among the most prolific assist-providers but his presence in this list is worth highlighting because injuries have restricted him to just 20 appearances to date.SHOTS ON TARGET
Erling Haaland (£7m) – 79
Darwin Nunez (£4.9m) – 67
Mohamed Salah (£6.5m) – 63
Cole Palmer (£5.4m) – 60
Phil Foden (£5.8m) – 57
Plenty of overlap with the top scorers list here, with Nunez being the exception.The Uruguay international offers a persistent threat but he remains inefficient in the final third.Even a slight increase in composure would send his stats into orbit.An enigmatic figureCredit: GettyBIG CHANCES CREATED
Bruno Fernandes (£5.6m) – 29
Mohamed Salah (£6.5m) – 26
Kevin De Bruyne (£6.2m) – 20
Cole Palmer (£5.4m) – 19
Dwight McNeil (£3.5m) – 17
James Ward-Prowse (£3.9m) – 17
Kieran Trippier (£4.3m) – 17
The Red Devils’ captain is unlikely to win many popularity contests but it would be foolish to underestimate his effectiveness as a creator.Rasmus Hojlund (£3.6m), Marcus Rashford (£3.4m) and company should have made more of Fernandes’ playmaking this season.Some critics have labelled Palmer a “penalty specialist” with selfish tendencies but his presence in this list suggests he’s offered plenty of assistance for his team-mates too – what can’t he do?Credit to McNeil for plugging away despite Everton’s conversion issues in the final third.Trippier a notable inclusion as the only defender. TACKLES
Joao Palhinha (£3.4m) – 164
Vinicius Souza (£2.3m) – 122
Alexis Mac Allister (£4.5m) – 121
Joao Gomes (£2.7m) – 117
Emerson (£2.9m) – 117
Fulham’s midfielder general is in a league of his own in this regard, just as he was last season.Palhinha gets through a tremendous amount of work in the middle of park and takes no prisoners when the ball is there to be won – he’s picked up 13 yellow cards for his troubles.Mac Allister has been one of Liverpool’s better players this season and it’s impressive that he boasts such a high tackle count playing for a team that tends to dominate possession and territory – which isn’t the case for Souza at Sheffield United. Tackle machineCredit: RexCLEAN SHEETS
William Saliba (£3.8m) – 20
Ben White (£4.6m) – 20
Gabriel (£4.4m) – 19
David Raya (£3.6m) – 18
James Tarkowski (£3m) – 15
It’s been total domination from Arsenal in this department this season.If they end up edging out Man City to win the title then their superior defence will be the decisive factor.For all the Toffees’ problems in attack, their defence has held firm for the most part, as one would expect of a Sean Dyche side.SAVES
Andre Onana (£3m) – 172
Jose Sa (£2.6m) – 138
Thomas Kaminski (£1.7m) – 135
Bernd Leno (£2.5m) – 133
Alphonse Areola (£2.1m) 129
Manchester United’s goalkeeper has been asked to work overtime in his first season at Old Trafford.The Cameroon international was guilty of some glaring errors before Christmas but it’s also true that he’s been offered little in the way of protection.Such is the extent of Onana’s save count, he’s currently the leading asset in his position with 184 points to his name.Onana probably didn’t expect to be quite so active this seasonCredit: PABONUS POINTS
Bruno Guimaraes (£4.4m) – 75
Mohammed Kudus (£5.4m) – 64
Pascal Gross (£4.3m) – 55
Ezri Konsa (£3.5m) – 52
Jeremy Doku (£3.9m) – 51
Bukayo Saka (£5.8m) – 51
Phil Foden (£5.8m) – 51
Bonus points are designed to recognise influential contributions not covered by the aforementioned metrics and it’s no surprise to see Newcastle’s all-action midfielder leading the way.Guimaraes ranks highly for successful dribbles, fouls won and interceptions – he fulfils at least two roles in the Magpies’ engine room.READ MORE SUN STORIESKudus has earned his mountain of bonus points almost exclusively through dribbling – he’s completed the most take-ons among Premier League players in 2023/24, even with a brief departure for Africa Cup of Nations duties.The Villa Park faithful will enjoy seeing fan favourite Konsa mixing with the highly-rated midfielders.talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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SCORE PREDICTOR user Matt Chouffot achieved something truly remarkable back in Matchweek 33.Against astronomical odds, he correctly predicted the exact scores of all five selected fixtures to earn a perfect score of 50 points.Needless to say, this amazing act of foresight was more than enough to earn him a £500 Amazon voucher, which was the weekly prize at the time.To put this feat into context, talkSPORT BET confirmed that a five-way accumulator of exact scores would have paid out £184,338 on a £1 bet!CLICK HERE TO PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR FOR FREE – £500 CASH PRIZE MUST BE WON!Play Score Predictor for free this week!Credit: Dream TeamMATT’S PERFECT PREDICTIONS IN MATCHWEEK 33:
Wolves 1 – 2 West Ham
Brighton 0 – 3 Arsenal
Manchester United 2 – 2 Liverpool
Sheffield United 2 – 2 Chelsea
Tottenham 3 – 1 Nottingham Forest
“I can not believe it,” Matt told us in the aftermath of his miraculous win. “Actually chuffed to bits.”As a self-confessed “gooner”, Matt was most pleased to have got the Arsenal score bang on but it was the pair of 2-2 draws that set him apart from his closest rivals.When asked whether he would recommend Score Predictor to a friend and what he liked about the game, Matt replied: “Well I will now! It’s free, what have you got to lose? And it’s fun!”Most read in Dream TeamMatt wasn’t initially aware of the huge odds he overcame to achieve a perfect score.When told of talkSPORT BET’s hypothetical payout, he said: “I think I may be putting a pound on from now on just in case.”Matt correctly predicted Man United’s unlikely 2-2 draw with LiverpoolCredit: AFPScore Predictor is free to play and the prize for Matchweek 37 is £500 cash!And remember, you don’t have to get a perfect score like Matt, you just have to earn more points than any other user.These are the fixtures for Matchweek 37:
Manchester City v Wolves
Brighton v Aston Villa
Chelsea v West Ham
Liverpool v Tottenham
Crystal Palace v Manchester United
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AT this late stage of the season, many Dream Team managers will be in need of a difference maker.The likes of Bukayo Saka (£5.8m) and Ollie Watkins (£5m) are fantastic players but their returns are unlikely to change the outlook of many Mini Leagues, such is their popularity.With that in mind, let’s run through the seven best players, as determined by total points, who currently feature in fewer than 5% of teams.CLICK HERE TO PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR FOR FREE – £500 CASH PRIZE MUST BE WON!World-class dribblerCredit: Dream TeamMohammed Kudus
274 points
2.4% ownership
£5.4 million
West Ham’s skilful midfielder leads the way in this department having averaged 6.5 points-per-game this term.The Ghana star has scored 12 goals and provided eight assists but it’s his ability to rack up bonus points that makes him such an appealing asset.Only Bruno Guimaraes (£4.4m) has earned more bonus points (75) than Kudus (64) with the former having played four more games.The 23-year-old is sixth among midfielders in the rankings and tenth overall at the time of writing – what a signing he’s been for the Hammers.Most read in FootballPascal Gross
247 points
1.7% ownership
£4.3 million
Brighton’s results have fallen off a cliff in the second half of the season and so many Dream Team bosses will want to stay clear of Roberto De Zerbi’s favourites until they’re back on track.However, the Seagulls have four fixtures remaining in 2023/24 when most teams have just three to play so Gross, who averages 5.7 points-per-game, could be considered a viable differential.UnderappreciatedCredit: APThe German midfielder has registered 14 assists and, like Kudus, he’s a keen bonus point hoarder having pocketed 55 to date.Gross is an underrated, adaptable player who suits Dream Team’s new scoring system.It’s worth noting that Brighton’s remaining fixtures are relatively tricky: Aston Villa, Newcastle, Chelsea, Manchester United.Conor Gallagher
240 points
2.2% ownership
£3.9 million
Cole Palmer (£5.4m) is obviously the best Chelsea player to own for the final Gameweeks of the campaign but gaffers should at least consider reinforcements given the Blues have four fixtures to play from the start of Gameweek 34.Gallagher found goal involvements hard to come earlier in the season but he’s now notched 16 (six goals, ten assists) and he’s just three tackles short of a century.Add in 46 bonus points and the Blues’ homegrown midfielder has to considered a well-rounded asset with multiple avenues to points.Chelsea face Tottenham this week but their remaining fixtures are fairly friendly: West Ham, Nottingham Forest, Brighton, Bournemouth.240 points and countingCredit: GettyJoao Pedro
236 points
2.9% ownership
£3.9 million
The Brazilian forward was almost a must-have asset at one stage of the season but there’s no doubt he’s tailed off.He’s yet to score since his comeback from injury, which sidelined him for almost two months, and he hasn’t even registered a shot on target in his last four outings.Still, his overall tally of 19 goals has to respected, even if a significant portion of those came from the penalty spot.Dominic Solanke
231 points
3.5% ownership
£3.9 million
Bournemouth’s No9 has proved all his doubters wrong this season having bagged 20 goals in all competitions.Only four players have scored more Premier League goals this term with the likes of Mohamed Salah (£6.5m), Jarrod Bowen (£4.8m) and Son Heung-min (£4.6m) behind Solanke in the Golden Boot race.The Cherries’ target man averages 5.9 points-per-game this term – a fantastic effort.One of the Premier League’s best strikers this seasonCredit: GettyJohn McGinn
227 points
4% ownership
£3.9 million
Aston Villa are certainly a team to target in the coming Gameweeks as they’re the last English team active in Europe.If the Villains get past Olympiacos in the Europa Conference League semi-finals then they’ll be the outright busiest team from Gameweek 34 to the end of the campaign.Leon Bailey (£3.7m) and Moussa Diaby (£3.1m) are tempting options (alongside the essential Ollie Watkins) but McGinn is actually the top performer among Villa’s midfielders.The Scotland international has 17 goal involvements to his name but, like Gallagher, he tops up his returns with tackles and bonus points.Douglas Luiz
226 points
4.4% ownership
£3.8 million
Much of what applied to McGinn is also relevant for his Brazilian team-mate.READ MORE SUN STORIESLuiz has the benefit of being Villa’s first-choice penalty-taker when on the pitch but gaffers should be aware that he incurs more than his fair share of bookings – he’s racked up 14 yellow cards in all competitions this season.The schedule suggests that backing at least one Villa midfielder is likely to yield healthy returns but it’s not all that clear who is best placed to capitalise on the extra fixtures.Decisions, decisions…Credit: GettytalkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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DREAM TEAM managers have generally been frustrated by Manchester City defenders this season.While the likes of Phil Foden (£5.8m) and Erling Haaland (£7m) have supplied massive returns in attack, Pep Guardiola’s side have found clean sheets relatively hard to come by in 2023/24.Plus, the decorated tactician’s rotation policy means even the more reliable performers in the squad have to sit on the bench from time to time.As a result, Man City do not have a representative inside the top ten Dream Team defenders at the time of writing.It’s not too early to play our EUROS BRACKET CHALLENGE game – win an Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB!Man City defenders haven’t performed as well in Dream Team this seasonCredit: PAThis has to be considered something of a surprise given the Citizens are favourites to complete a domestic double in the coming weeks.For comparison, Liverpool have two defenders within the top ten while Arsenal dominate the position with Ben White (£4.6m), Gabriel (£4.4m) and William Saliba (£3.8m) making up the podium as it stands.Understandably, many Dream Team bosses have decided to stay clear of City defenders altogether but Josko Gvardiol (£3.9m) has tested this group’s resolve of late.The Croatia international has discovered a rare goalscoring touch – his emphatic near-post header against Nottingham Forest on Sunday was his third goal in his last five appearances.Playing almost exclusively as a left-back, Gvardiol has proved himself capable of useful contributions in attack, despite making his name as a centre-back.Most read in Dream TeamA man in formCredit: Dream TeamThe 22-year-old’s recent goal involvements (he also provided an assist against Luton in Gameweek 31) coupled with the odd clean sheet have resulted in him banking 61 points across the last five Gameweeks.In fact, he now averages 5.3 points-per-game this term, a rate only bettered by three other assets in his position: Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.3m), Pedro Porro (£3.5m) and Kieran Trippier (£4.3m).Gvardiol is a particularly appealing option for the remainder of the season because City have five fixtures left to fulfil.The defending champions are among the select group of six clubs set to pull double duty in Gameweek 35 and their showdown with Manchester United in the FA Cup final means they have a fixture in Gameweek 37, by which time the vast majority of teams will already be on summer break.For comparison, Arsenal and Liverpool are among the 13 clubs with just three games left to play this campaign.A smart selection for the remainder of the campaign?Credit: AlamyGaffers intent on squeezing the schedule for all its worth, a smart strategy, should therefore consider recruiting Gvardiol for the run-in.Such a move comes with risk as he’s not immune from rotation but he does seem to be first-choice left-back at present and his impressive form should count in his favour.City face Wolves, Fulham, Tottenham and West Ham in their final four league games before the FA Cup final on May 25th.talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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