Dream Team

GARETH SOUTHGATE, if you’re reading this – we know you probably are – you need not worry.Dream Team have saved you a monumental selection headache by selecting the best starting XI based entirely on this season’s Dream Team points.Disclaimer: The England captain Harry Kane and Golden Boy odds-on favourite Jude Bellingham won’t be involved for obvious reasons. Joe Gomez has been a regular for LiverpoolGOALKEEPER: Jordan Pickford (£2.7m)No doubt he’s Southgate’s number one preference and he’ll be between the sticks regardless.Having Sam Johnstone and Aaron Ramsdale – who seems to make a costly error in the rare occasions he does play – aren’t exactly biting at Pickford’s heels to be picked ahead of him.Nick Pope would likely to be pushing him had his early season form continued and not stopped due to injury, while there was an argument Jack Butland’s form at Rangers could have seen him picked.Again for obvious reasons, he doesn’t have any Dream Team points so Pickford – who ranks above Ederson and Allison in the rankings, sitting fourth in the keeper’s list – keeps goal here.DEFENDERS: Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.1m), Ben White (£3.9m), Joe Gomez (3.6m), Kieran Trippier (£4.3m)A flat back four with Trent Alexander Arnold moved back to his right back spot for this one.Has experimented further up for the Three Lions but for these purposes he comes in at one of the top defenders so will be used there.That means a switch to left back for Kieran Trippier, who has played there for both club and country and is Dream Team’s top scoring defender.That despite suffering with injury in recent weeks, preventing him from moving over the 200-point mark – keeping him a point shy of it.Bit of an awkward pick at centre back with Ben White – who has played there plenty of times in his career – but has asked NOT to be included in the latest international squad.Unfortunately for him, he has no option but to be involved here and lines up at the heart of the defence alongside Joe Gomez.He’s proved key to Liverpool in recent months filling in across the back four during their injury struggles and more than merits an inclusion here.Special shout-out to James Tarkowski who was ranked as the fifth placed defender and acts as standby here.Ben White is in our XI – despite not wanting to be selected for EnglandMIDFIELDERS: Phil Foden (£5.8m) Bukayo Saka (£5.8m), Jarrod Bowen (£5m), Cole Palmer (£4.5m), Anthony Gordon (£3.9m)We’ve done it. We’ve officially pulled the handbrake off and gone all-out attack with the England midfield.It’s what Dream Team is telling us to do, particularly as the top FOUR midfielders across the game are all English!Phil Foden (294pts) leads the way across the whole league’s midfield with his starring role in a star-studded Manchester City team, putting him as clear frontrunner to sweep up the end of season awards.Bukayo Saka is only six points behind him and is already amongst one of the first names on the teamsheet with his 13 goals and eight assists in the Premier League.Jarrod Bowen continues to punch above his weight at West Ham and is included in this line-up with 17 goal involvements in the league this term.Our England XI based on Dream Team’s top scorersGranted, he’s occupying a space in our XI where the likes of Bellingham, James Maddison etc would be pushing for in reality but he’s absolutely in here on merit.As is Dream Team’s fourth highest scoring midfielder Cole Palmer, who we’re squeezing in in a deeper role, with his playmaking ability to work as a bridge between defence and attack.Anthony Gordon’s form this season has earned him a first call-up by Southgate and it’s more than deserved.He has nine goals and five assists in a Newcastle side operating well below par and he’s been played all across the front three and often through injury too. STRIKER: Ollie Watkins (£4.9m)Only Erling Haaland and Mo Salah have scored more points than Ollie Watkins this season.The Aston Villa forward now seems to be battling with Ivan Toney for that first reserve spot behind Harry Kane, who hasn’t recorded a single Dream Team point this season for the first time in his career.But Watkins – owned by 30.5% of Dream Team bosses – has averaged 6.3pts per game week and leads the line.Admit it – it’s not bad, is it?talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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OK, recommending Liverpool players isn’t a particularly awe-inspiring suggestion.It’s a bit like a friend asking what box set they should invest in next and you suggest Breaking Bad or The Sopranos.Yes, we and everyone with WiFi connection knows they are good…But it’s not too often that a Liverpool asset is flying under the radar, and perhaps representing a massive differential for Dream Team bosses.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!Dominik Szoboszlai is back with a bangCredit: GETTYThe man in question is Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai.The Hungarian powerhouse is enjoying a terrific debut campaign for Jurgen Klopp’s side since arriving from RB Leipzig in July 2023.The 23-year-old has registered seven goals and five assists in 33 appearances in all competitions.He’s accumulated a whopping 168 points in Dream Team this year, but still finds himself with just a 4.8% ownership.There’s a variety of reasons why he’s being overlooked, not least the fact that he’s missed a total of 12 games since January with a hamstring issue.Szoboszlai revealed that he came back from his initial injury too soon, but he’s now “ready to go” ahead of Liverpool’s marathon end to the season.Is Dominik Szoboszlai ready to answer the call from Dream Team gaffers?Credit: GETTYAnd his performances reflect just that.The all-action midfielder has scored 31 points in five appearances since returning from injury.Szoboszlai has registered eight shots on target, two bonus points, two goals and the same number of assists in just 276 minutes since the beginning of March.He’s Liverpool’s seventh most profitable player in Dream Team this season, averaging 5.1 points per match – which can only be significantly bettered by Mohamed Salah (£6.6m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.1m).The Hungry international has also racked up 24 bonus points – that’s just five behind the Egyptian superstar and three adrift of Alexis Mac Allister.Szoboszlai’s influence isn’t lost on Jurgen KloppCredit: GETTYHe’s created 38 chances for his teammates in the Premier League this season – creating an opportunity every 46 minutes.He’s also fired off 45 league attempts with 11 of those on target, giving him an average of a shot every 38 minutes. And no wonder… he’s had 587 touches in the opposition’s final third in 23 appearances – a record bettered by only Salah and Luis Diaz.Of Szoboszlai’s seven goals, five have come at Anfield.And that’s even better news for Dream Team gaffers given FOUR of Liverpool’s next FIVE fixtures are on Merseyside against Brighton, Sheffield United, Atalanta and Crystal Palace.At £4.2m with form, fitness and fixtures on his side, Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai is more than just a punt.talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 28 in one easily digestible dose.A groin injury rules Kevin De Bruyne out of Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final against Newcastle this weekend.The popular playmaker has also withdrawn from the Belgium squad ahead of the upcoming international friendlies.Ederson remains sidelined for Pep Guardiola’s side but Jack Grealish has a good chance of making the squad after positive progression this week.As for the Magpies, Anthony Gordon is seemingly only a minor doubt having avoided serious injury.”He [Gordon] partly trained yesterday,” Eddie Howe told reporters. “He joined in and seemed okay. We’ll train again today and we’ll make a decision after that.”Harvey Barnes won’t travel to the Etihad with a view to a return after the international break.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!De Bruyne won’t feature against Newcastle this weekendCredit: RexMicky van de Ven won’t be among Tottenham’s squad to face Fulham on Saturday following his premature substitution against Aston Villa last time out.The Dutch defender may return immediately after the internationals but it’s too early to say for sure.In more positive news for Spurs fans, Richarlison is expected to be available so long as he comes through the week’s final training session without a setback.David Moyes will once again make a late call on Emerson who has a “little bit of a groin strain” ahead of West Ham v Aston Villa on Sunday.As for the Villains, it remains to be seen whether Ollie Watkins will recover in time having suffered a bad cut against Ajax in the Europa Conference League.The 37.2%-owned striker played on through the pain for a while, during which time he scored, but was replaced in the 33rd minute.After the game, Unai Emery told Villa TV: “Of course he [Watkins] was asking us to change him but it was because he has a cut. Hopefully for Sunday, he is going to be available.”John McGinn starts his three-game domestic ban following his straight red card against Spurs.Watkins is a doubt but Emery remains hopefulCredit: Dream TeamMauricio Pochettino confirmed that Ben Chilwell is fit again after the left-back was included in Gareth Southgate’s England squad.Benoit Badiashile has also returned to training and is likely to feature in some capacity against Leicester.Sergio Reguilon should be “fit and available” according to Thomas Frank with Bryan Mbeumo also in with a chance of making Brentford’s squad after a lengthy absence.Manchester United may be boosted by several returns ahead of the FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool.Harry Maguire, Mason Mount, Rasmus Hojlund and Aaron Wan-Bissaka all returned to training this week and are therefore in contention to feature on Sunday.Erik ten Hag said of the group: “We have, tomorrow, one session. We have to see how they recover from this tomorrow. But it looks good.”Jonny Evans will not play, however, having been dogged by a niggle this week.Van de Ven will spend the international break recoveringCredit: AlamyAs for Jurgen Kloop’s troops, Ibrahima Konate hasn’t trained and so isn’t expected back until after the break, as is the case with Curtis Jones.Mohamed Salah wasn’t supposed to play 90 minutes against Sparta Prague on Thursday night but other issues meant he finished the game without complaint.Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota may need another three or four weeks before they’re considered for selection but Ryan Gravenberch is set to return this weekend.ARSENALInjuries: Jurrien Timber (doubt)Suspensions: NoneASTON VILLAInjuries: Tyrone Mings, Emi Buendia, Boubacar Kamara, Jacob Ramsey, Ollie Watkins (doubt), Diego CarlosSuspensions: John McGinnBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: Ryan Fredericks, James Hill, Max Aarons, Lloyd Kelly, Marcos SenesiSuspensions: NoneBRENTFORDInjuries: Aaron Hickey, Rico Henry, Kevin Schade, Bryan Mbeumo (doubt), Josh Dasilva, Ethan Pinnock, Ben Mee, Christian NorgaardSuspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: Solly March, Joao Pedro, James Milner, Jack Hinshelwood, Kaoru MitomaSuspensions: Billy GilmourBURNLEYInjuries: Luka Koleosho, Nathan Redmond, Lyle Foster, Aaron Ramsey, Jordan Beyer (doubt), Ameen Al-DakhilSuspensions: NoneCHELSEAInjuries: Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, Lesley Ugochukwo, Reece James, Christopher Nkunku, Levi ColwillSuspensions: NoneCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Cheick Doucoure, Rob Holding, Michael Olise, Marc Guehi, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Matheus Franca, Jeffrey SchluppSuspensions: NoneEVERTONInjuries: Dele Alli, Arnaut Danjuma, Idrissa Gueye (doubt)Suspensions: NoneFULHAMInjuries: NoneSuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Joel Matip, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson, Diogo Jota, Ibrahima Konate, Bobby Clark (doubt)Suspensions: NoneLUTONInjuries: Tom Lockyer, Marvelous Nakamba, Mads Andersen, Elijah Adebayo (doubt), Jacob Brown, Gabriel Osho, Amari’i Bell, Dan Potts, Joseph Johnson, Albert-Mboyo Sambi Lokonga, Tahith ChongSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: Jack Grealish (doubt), Alisson, Kevin De BruyneSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount (doubt), Anthony Martial, , Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Rasmus Hojlund (doubt), Jonny Evans Suspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Matt Targett, Nick Pope, Joelinton, Callum Wilson, Kieran Trippier, Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon (doubt), Dan Burn (doubt)Suspensions: Sandro TonaliNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Ola Aina (doubt), Nuno Tavares, Gio Reyna (doubt), Gonzalo MontielSuspensions: NoneSHEFFIELD UNITEDInjuries: Daniel Jebbison, John Egan, Chris Basham, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Max Lowe, Cameron Archer, Anis Ben Slimane, Rhian BrewsterSuspensions: Mason HolgateTOTTENHAMInjuries: Ryan Sessegnon, Manor Solomon, Fraser Forster, Micky Van de VenSuspensions: NoneWEST HAMInjuries: Maxwel Cornet, Emerson (doubt)Suspensions: NoneWOLVESInjuries: Matheus Cunha, Hwang Hee-chan, Craig Dawson (doubt), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Pedro NetoSuspensions: NonetalkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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