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      Burnley v Luton
      A battle between two of the Premier League’s poorer teams, both threatened by relegation back to the Championship as its stands.
      The Clarets have played ten, won one and lost nine at Turf Moor in the top flight this season – comfortably the worst home record among the 20 clubs.
      The Hatters have fared marginally better than Burnley since promotion, they’re four points ahead with a game in hand, but 15 points from 19 games isn’t much to shout about.
      We’re tempted to edge it to the visitors but we suspect it may end in a stalemate that satisfies nobody.
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      Our Prediction: 1-1 draw
      Chelsea v Fulham
      Cole Palmer has been good since his move but he missed some glorious chances last time outCredit: Getty
      Regular Score Predictor users will know that Mauricio Pochettino’s troops are predictably unpredictable.
      Take this week as an example, the Blues had won three games in a row and looked quite good in the process prior to their dismal 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg – you just don’t know what you’re going to get from them.
      Strangely, both these teams would prefer the fixture to be at Craven Cottage as Chelsea have a worse home record while Fulham have struggled only the road – only Newcastle and Sheffield United have earned fewer points away from home in 2023/24.
      Here’s the thing, only Liverpool have generated more xG than the Blues this season – even a slight improvement in finishing would yield substantial results.
      Our Prediction: 2-1 to Chelsea

      Newcastle v Manchester City
      Game-changerCredit: Getty
      The Magpies enjoyed a satisfying win over Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby but they’re in danger of a reality check this weekend against a Manchester City side bolstered by the returns of Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku from injury – Erling Haaland may join the party too.
      Eddie Howe’s side have suffered defeats to Everton, Spurs, Luton, Forest and Liverpool in their last six league games – a 3-0 win over Fulham provided some relief but there’s no denying their defence have floundered of late.
      City haven’t necessarily been at their fluent best but they head into this fixture have won their last five in a row in all competitions – Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez have thoroughly enjoyed themselves in recent outings.
      Newcastle still boast a formidable record at St James’ Park having won eight of their ten league games but that will be put to the test on Saturday as Pep Guardiola’s side boast the best away record this term.
      The hosts’ underlying numbers over the last month are a serious cause for concern – it could get messy for them against the reigning champions.
      Our Prediction: 4-1 to Manchester City
      Everton v Aston Villa
      Sean Dyche has done a good job but he could do with a win sooner rather than laterCredit: GETTY
      After an impressive spell, the Toffees have now gone four games without a win, including three consecutive losses in the league.
      In fairness, two of those defeats came against Spurs and Man City, which can happen, but if such a trend suggests they come unstuck against better sides then that should encourage the Villains, who are sitting pretty in second right now.
      Villa’s away record is modest compared to their imperious home form but Everton average just one point per home fixture this season so we may not see the best of either side
      Sean Dyche has improved his side’s defence considerably but Unai Emery’s men average over two goals per league game this season – a tougher match-up to call that it initially appears.
      Our Prediction: 1-1 draw
      Manchester United v Tottenham
      Timo Werner is expected to make his Spurs debut on SundayCredit: Rex
      Like Chelsea, the Red Devils have frustrated Score Predictor users this season by intermittently blowing hot and cold.
      They mounted a spirited comeback to beat Aston Villa on Boxing Day but followed that up with defeat to Forest at the City Ground a few days later.
      Spurs are hampered by key absentees with Son Heung-min, Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr having departed for the Asian Cup and AFCON respectively – not to mention an injury crisis at centre-back.
      Still, Ange Postecoglou has overseen five wins in his last six fixtures and the Australian coach’s brand of attacking football is certainly capable of overwhelming a Man United outfit with a soft underbelly.
      Only Liverpool and City have earned more points away from home than Spurs at this stage of the campaign.
      Our Prediction: 3-2 to Tottenham
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      Man Utd vs Tottenham tips and free bets for Premier League clash with talkSPORT BET

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      Both sides head to this one off the back of FA Cup wins last time out.
      Tottenham are in fifth place and nine points clear of Sunday’s opponents having both played 20 games.
      Ange Postecoglou’s men will miss captain Son Heung-min while he represents South Korea, though have some good options in that final third – including the arrival of Timo Werner.
      They’ve won five of their last six games to recover from a sticky spell and are starting to get some of their injured stars back too.
      While United had won just one of their last six prior to beating Wigan on Monday night and desperately need something to kick them on.
      A lack of goals in the team is their major downfall, with just six goals scored in their last seven games – with three of those coming against Aston Villa.
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      Taking that into account, we actually see Tottenham claiming all three points here.
      They’ve some really good attacking options and, despite some issues with injuries in defence, will surely have too much going forward.
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      Newcastle vs Man City: Get £30 in free bets when you stake £10 with talkSPORT BET

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      MANCHESTER CITY head east to face Newcastle in a crunch Premier League clash on Saturday.talkSPORT BET are offering brand new customers a stunning £30 in free bets when they stake just £10 on any of the football this week – including Saturday evening’s kick-off!
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      Eddie Howe’s side had a torrid end to 2023 which saw them slip down the Premier League table after being dumped out of Europe.
      The feel-good factor has returned to St James’ after last week’s win over local rivals Sunderland – though they know this is a significant step-up in opposition.
      For City, they sit five points off leaders Liverpool having played a game less.
      The return of Kevin de Bruyne for the second half of the season is another major boost for Guardiola’s men.
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      Pervis Estupinan and other potential replacements for injured Trent Alexander-Arnold

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      SEVERAL popular Dream Team are flagged as unavailable right now.Between the Asian Cup, Africa Cup of Nations, and a smattering of frustrating injuries, many gaffers will have their work cut out for them ahead of Gameweek 20.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold’s (£5.8m) latest injury is particularly unwelcome as he is among the most-popular players in the game.
      Not only that, Liverpool’s homegrown hero is currently Dream Team’s outright best defender having amassed 169 points via two goals, 11 assists and nine clean sheets.

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      Decisions, decisions…Credit: Dream Team
      With the England international set to be sidelined for “a few weeks” we’ve identified five potential replacements.
      Pervis Estupinan (£3.1m)
      The Ecuador international averages five points-per-game this season and he’s been especially productive since returning from injury.
      Estupinan has notched 26 points in his last three outings, thanks mostly to his fantastic goals against Tottenham and Stoke.
      Brighton clean sheets are ultra rare but their left-back is a strong option nonetheless because of his attacking pedigree.
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      In just 12 appearances, he’s scored three goals and provided three assists,
      Estupinan also ranks joint-third among defenders for shots on target and fifth for big chances created – remarkable given how few minutes he’s played.
      The Seagulls’ fixture appear favourable from now until mid-March.
      Virgil van Dijk (£4.2m) or Joe Gomez (£3.3m)
      Gomez is assured of playing time in the coming weeksCredit: The Mega Agency
      Many Dream Team bosses will opt for a direct replacement for Alexander-Arnold in the form of another Liverpool defender.
      It goes without saying that neither Van Dijk nor Gomez are capable of providing even a slither of the attacking threat of the Reds’ playmaking right-back but that goes for the vast majority of players in the position.
      Liverpool remain a great team to back in the coming weeks because they remain active in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, giving them a busy schedule.
      It won’t be long before they resume Europa League commitments either.
      Jurgen Klopp’s side face Bournemouth and Fulham in Gameweek 20 then Norwich/Bristol Rovers and Chelsea in Gameweek 21.
      Van Dijk’s viability depends on his condition after his bout of illness.
      Pedro Porro (£3.5m)
      Tottenham’s right-back has improved greatly this season and his spectacular 20-point haul against Burnley has propelled him up to third in the defensive rankings.
      The Spaniard also ranks third in his position for assists and big chances created.
      Perhaps most importantly, Porro averages 6.8 points-per-game in 2023/24, the joint-highest average among defenders alongside Alexander-Arnold.
      Of course, Spurs aren’t active in the Carabao Cup or Europe like Liverpool but his Premier League form has been highly impressive of late.

      Kieran Trippier (£4.9m)
      Back on track?Credit: Rex
      A few weeks ago, replacing an injured Alexander-Arnold with Newcastle’s right-back would have been a no-brainer.
      However, Trippier’s viability decreased when he suffered a severe dip in form either side of a one-game suspension.
      Not only that, Newcastle have shipped plenty of goals in recent weeks.
      Regardless, Trippier is a top-tier Dream Team asset, second among defenders and ninth overall.
      He’s provided eight assists and his tally of 36 bonus points is surpassed only by Bruno Guimaraes (£3.9m) at this stage.
      It’s worth noting that since his wobble in mid-December, Trippier has registered 25 points in three outings – normal service resumed.
      Kyle Walker (£3.1m)
      Points aheadCredit: Getty
      It feels as if it will soon be time to back Manchester City to the hilt.
      Kevin De Bruyne (£6.7m) and Jeremy Doku (£4.1m) have returned from injury and Erling Haaland (£7.9m) is close to joining them.
      Pep Guardiola’s side will play Copenhagen over two legs in the Champions League round of 16, remain active in the FA Cup, and won’t play any other top-eight team in the league until March.
      Generally, it’s better to make use of City’s attacking assets as clean sheets have been harder to come by this season but Walker may well be a worthy replacement for Alexander-Arnold given his affordable price.
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      The experienced right-back is captain and seemingly the most immune to rotation among the treble-winners’ defenders.
      Make sure you replace Alexander-Arnold before Gameweek 20’s deadline: 6:45pm this Friday (January 12th).

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      Ivan Toney set to return in Gameweek 20 but Dream Team managers wary of Brentford’s faltering form

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      IVAN TONEY (£5m) has thrived in the world of Dream Team ever since Brentford’s promotion to the Premier League.Gaffers have not been able to call upon the 27-year-old for eight months due to his suspension for gambling offences but he is set to return to action in Gameweek 20.
      The Bees’ FA Cup third round replay against Wolves on Tuesday comes one day too soon but Toney will surely feature at home to Nottingham Forest the following Saturday.

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      Time’s ticking…Credit: Dream Team
      The Bullish striker boasts an impressive top flight record having scored 32 goals and provided nine assists in 68 appearances.
      That boils down further to a goal involvement every 143.2 minutes.
      Needless to say, Toney’s effectiveness has translated to plentiful Dream Team points across the last two seasons and so his return is bound to pique the interest of more than a few Dream Team bosses, especially at a time when popular goalscorers such as Erling Haaland (£7.9m) and Mohamed Salah (£6.7m) are flagged as unavailable.
      Thomas Frank will be desperate to call upon his prolific target man as he has overseen a miserable run of results of late.
      Brentford have lost five league games in a row and their only win in their last nine fixtures was the 3-1 victory over Luton at the start of December.
      Consequently, the Bees find themselves just four points above the relegation zone in 16th – they have a game in hand over most other bottom-half clubs but it’s against Manchester City…
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      Brentford need Toney back as soon as possibleCredit: Getty
      Toney’s return should improve the outlook but still the form guide will perturb Dream Team gaffers.
      Toney would be a far more inviting option if he were about to take his place in a free-flowing, top-half outfit as the West Londoners earlier in the campaign.
      And yet the fact remains he scored more league goals than Salah last season – only Harry Kane and Haaland scored more among all players.
      For added spice, he scored a hat-trick in a behind-closed-doors friendly at the weekend.

      Of course, it’s also possible Toney will don different colours soon.
      Both Chelsea and Arsenal have been linked with a move for the England international in recent times.
      Certainly, a transfer to the Gunners (who have looked in desperate need of such a striker lately) would be something of a game-changer for Dream Team bosses.
      At the very least, Toney’s return is something to keep an eye on.

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      Timo Werner’s starting Dream Team price revealed – what will German striker bring to Tottenham?

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      GUESS who’s back?Tottenham have acted fast to supply Ange Postecoglou with recruits in the January transfer window by securing Timo Werner on loan until the end of the season.
      With several key players unavailable through injury or international duty, Spurs’ squad is in need of replenishment if they are to continue to compete at the top end of the table and the temporary acquisition of the German forward represents a signal of intent.

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      An interesting prospectCredit: Dream Team
      Werner will be added to Dream Team today with a starting price of £3million.
      At such an affordable price it’s worth analysing his viability and potential in full – just what will be bring to Dream Team this time around?
      Many Dream Team gaffers will remember Werner as a Chelsea flop but it may surprise some to learn that the 27-year-old averaged a goal or assist every other game during his two seasons at Stamford Bridge.
      He was considerably more productive than many give him credit for but there’s no denying his Premier League record was thoroughly underwhelming.
      Having arrived in West London with a reputation as one of Europe’s best goalscorers and Germany’s first-choice No9, Werner mustered only ten goals in 56 top flight appearances.
      Werner struggled in the Premier League last time aroundCredit: GETTY
      He fared better in the domestic cups and generally saved his best performances for Europe – he made a substantial contribution to Chelsea’s most recent Champions League success – but his ineffectiveness in the Premier League is the prevailing memory most fans have of his time in England.
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      Like Darwin Nunez (£4.1m), Werner lacks nothing in terms of effort and dynamism but his threat is often undermined by frustratingly wasteful finishing.
      In 2020/21, no player under-performed against their xG more than Werner in the Premier League – he edged out Neal Maupay (£2.1m) for that unwanted crown.
      Even during his first successful spell at RB Leipzig, where he made his name, it wasn’t uncommon for him to squander golden chances.
      In contrast, Son Heung-min (£4.8m) is statistically one of the most efficient finishers of the modern era.
      Any Spurs fan hoping the German forward will fill the void left by their captain all the while South Korea are active in the Asian Cup may need to temper their expectations.
      Werner’s form has been poor of late but perhaps a fresh start is what he needsCredit: Rex

      That being said, Werner is a willing runner and his work rate should lend itself to Postecoglou’s high-paced brand of attacking football.
      Regular Bundesliga viewers have been less than impressed with his performances this season but his potential shouldn’t be overlooked.
      Werner scored 95 goals in 159 games during his first spell with RB Leipzig and he averages a goal every 153.7 minutes at international level over a seven-year stretch.
      Postecoglou has teased the best form out of several Spurs players already but whether he can rejuvenate Werner is another task entirely.
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      One thing’s for sure, it would be a brave Dream Team manager that backed Werner immediately without a look at him in action.
      Spurs face Manchester United, Manchester City and Brentford before the end of the month.

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      Dream Team gaffers continue to unfairly overlook reliable performer Pascal Gross

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      THERE’S a very good chance Pascal Gross (£4.3m) is the most underrated player in the Premier League.The 32-year-old is into his seventh season on English soil and is therefore not a blooming young talent or a newly-discovered gem but he is an ultra reliable, adaptable footballer.
      Capped by Germany for the first time just a four months ago, Gross is capable of playing anywhere in midfield and can even fill it at full-back when required.

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      Overdue appreciationCredit: Dream Team
      An accomplished technician and one of the league’s better set-piece takers, he ticks a lot of boxes and deserves heaps of credit for taking his game to another level under Roberto De Zerbi at the back end of his career.
      Gross’ goal involvements have gone through the roof since the Italian tactician took up residence in the Amex dugout, a development that has increased his Dream Team viability tenfold.
      At the time of writing, Brighton’s No13 is the sixth-best asset in his position having amassed 146 points.
      The list of midfielders below him in the rankings includes Martin Odegaard (£4.7m), Bruno Fernandes (£4.9m), Cole Palmer (£3.6m), Dominik Szoboszlai (£3.7m), Declan Rice (£3.6m) and several other popular stars.

      Gross’ relatively meagre ownership of 1.6% is evidence of the fact he is underappreciated because his other numbers are impressive.
      The Seagulls’ favourite has registered 64 points across nine fixtures since the start of Gameweek 14.
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      To put that into perspective, Dream Team’s top midfielder, the 52.1%-owned Bukayo Saka (£6.1m), has provided 57 points in the same time frame.
      A match made in Dream Team heavenCredit: PA
      Additionally, only six midfielders have earned more bonus points than Gross’ 25 at this stage of campaign.
      However you spin it, it’s clearly an injustice that he’s currently being overlooked by 98.4% of Dream Team gaffers.
      But it’s not too late!
      Granted, Brighton aren’t among the ten teams with two games to fulfil in Gameweek 20 but his fixtures appear relatively friendly across the next two months more generally.
      De Zerbi’s side face Wolves, Luton, Sheffield United, Crystal Palace, Tottenham, Everton, Fulham and Nottingham Forest in their next eight league meetings.
      They’re due to play the Blades again in the FA Cup fourth round and they’ll also resume their Europa League campaign in February.
      If Gross, who has four goals and nine assists to his name this term, maintains his current form then there’s surely plenty of points to be had in the coming weeks.

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      How Dream Team will adapt to Premier League winter break in Gameweek 20

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      DREAM TEAM managers should be aware that Gameweek 20 is a unique juncture in the 2023/24 season for a number of reasons.Firstly, gaffers should note that the rescheduling of Burnley v Luton has changed has changed the deadline to 6:45pm this Friday (January 12th) – don’t get caught out by that fixture.

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      Liverpool players will be popular again in Gameweek 20Credit: Dream Team
      Deviating from the norm, Gameweek 20 will last a fortnight to accommodate the Premier League’s partial winter break.
      The next round of top-flight fixtures are split across two weekends to ease the workload after a hectic festive schedule and so the upcoming Gameweek will do the same, ensuring all 20 clubs will play at least once.
      To be clear, this means teams will be locked from 6:45pm on January 12th and any changes made after that deadline won’t come into effect until Gameweek 21 gets underway on January 26th/27th (depending on which FA Cup fourth round fixtures are selected for television).
      For some players, the “winter break” is actually a rather busy period as Gameweek 20 will also feature FA Cup third round replays and the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
      GAMEWEEK 20 FIXTURES:

      Burnley v Luton (Premier League)
      Chelsea v Fulham (Premier League)
      Newcastle v Manchester City (Premier League)
      Everton v Aston Villa (Premier League)
      Manchester United v Tottenham (Premier League)

      Wolves v Brentford (FA Cup)
      Blackpool v Nottingham Forest (FA Cup)
      Bolton v Luton (FA Cup)
      Bristol City v West Ham (FA Cup)
      Everton v Crystal Palace (FA Cup)

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      Arsenal v Crystal Palace (Premier League)
      Brentford v Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
      Sheffield United v West Ham (Premier League)
      Bournemouth v Liverpool (Premier League)
      Brighton v Wolves (Premier League)

      Chelsea v Middlesbrough (Carabao Cup)
      Fulham v Liverpool (Carabo Cup)

      The schedule is always subject to change but as it stands, Gameweek 20 will feature 17 fixtures with ten clubs set to pull double duty.
      The most notable of those teams being table-toppers Liverpool – Darwin Nunez (£4.1m) and company will be popular recruits ahead of the deadline.
      West Ham’s Gameweek 20 fixtures look favourable but several of their key players are unavailableCredit: Rex

      But that’s not all, Gameweek 20 is also notable because it marks the start of the Second Shot Competition.
      Existing gaffers will automatically be entered into the Second Shot Competition with £5,000 of prize money to be distributed among the five gaffers who earn the most points from Gameweek 20 until the end of the season, regardless of how they performed throughout the first half of the campaign.
      Dream Team bosses who now feel familiar with the current version of the game after a rocky start should see the Second Shot competition as something of a clean slate.
      All gaffers should be fully aware of the unique nature of Gameweek 20 before the confirm their strategy ahead of Friday’s deadline.

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