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    Play Score Predictor ahead of Matchweek 7 – read our top tips and compete for £250 prize!

    STILL not played Score Predictor with Dream Team?What are you waiting for?!It’s free to play and we’re offering up a £250 prize ahead of this weekend’s action.Simply submit predictions for five selected Premier League games and earn points for accuracy – most points banks the cash.Play Score Predictor ahead of this weekend’s Premier League actionCredit: Dream TeamRemember, you don’t have to get all five scores exactly correct – that’s very rare – you just have to outperform everyone else.Check out our predictions below for Matchweek 7…ARSENAL v SOUTHAMPTONIt’s hard to envisage anything other than one-way traffic at the Emirates on Saturday, especially after the Gunners’ professional victory over PSG in the Champions League on Tuesday night.Mikel Arteta has some injury concerns to contend with but Saints’ dismal showing against Bournemouth on Monday night suggests this will be a mismatch.Arsenal kept the French giants at bay but have conceded in each of their last three domestic games and so their disciplined defence is due a clean sheet.Most read in FootballSouthampton have mustered just one point since promotion – things could get messy for them in North London.Our Prediction: 4-0 to ArsenalHavertz has scored five goals already this seasonCredit: GettyEVERTON v NEWCASTLEThe Toffees won this match-up 3-0 back in December and snatched a point at St James’ Park even more recently but Sean Dyche’s side are still trying to undo the damage suffered during the first few weeks of the campaign.A 2-1 win over Crystal Palace last time out certainly improved morale at Goodison Park and Dwight McNeil has to be considered one of the Premier League’s most in-form players right now.And home advantage should be an advantage too as the Magpies have struggled on the road under Eddie Howe, relative to their impressive home record.Still it feels like a stretch to predict an Everton win given they’re currently nine places below Newcastle in the table.Our Prediction: 2-2 drawMcNeil is in excellent formCredit: ReutersASTON VILLA v MANCHESTER UNITEDBoth these sides will have to gee themselves up after midweek European commitments and the hosts will have an extra day to prepare.Perhaps surprisingly, the Red Devils have come out on top in each of the last four meetings between these two sides – Erik ten Hag’s side famously came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on Boxing Day thanks to an Alejandro Garnacho brace.That being said, Man United’s 3-0 defeat to Tottenham last weekend was a bitter pill swallow with many pundits claiming the first-half performance was among the worst of the post-Fergie era.Unai Emery’s troops suffered a reality check of their own in their last league outing when Ipswich earned a deserved point for a 2-2 draw.Villa’s defence hasn’t looked all that assured – they’ve conceded more goals than any other top-half side this season – but the broader picture is that only Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City have more points to their name.Our Prediction: 2-1 to Aston VillaGarnacho tormented Villa last seasonCredit: GettyScore PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWCHELSEA v NOTTINGHAM FORESTNuno Espirito Santo’s side enjoyed a fine start to the campaign that included a historic win over Liverpool at Anfield but their unbeaten run was ended by Fulham last weekend.Not that Forest’s fans care too much given the results have been largely positive but they haven’t seen too many goals of late.Only Liverpool have conceded fewer league goals than Forest but only Man United, Ipswich, Crystal Palace and Southampton have scored fewer.In contrast, the Blues are the top flight’s top scorers since Cole Palmer added four to the tally in one blistering half against Brighton.That emphatic performance propelled Chelsea up to fourth in the table.Enzo Maresca’s men have actually fared better on the road with three wins from three but the win over the Seagulls came at Stamford Bridge and we’re backing Palmer to strut his stuff again on Sunday.Our Prediction: 2-1 to ChelseaPalmer has been one of Europe’s best players this calendar yearCredit: AlamyBRIGHTON v TOTTENHAMWithout wanting to jinx it, this match-up could result in one of the most entertaining contests of the season.Both teams tend to play with high defensive lines and Ange Postecoglou hasn’t shied away from stacking his starting line-ups with attacking talent.Spurs have won five of the last seven meetings with the Seagulls and it was Brennan Johnson who secured three points back in February with a 96th-minute winner.And it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Wales international emerged as the hero again given he’s scored in four consecutive games.READ MORE SUN STORIESOur Prediction: 3-2 to SpursEnter your predictions for Matchweek 7 before Saturday’s 3pm deadline.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 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    Champions League masterclass underlines Rico Lewis’ Dream Team viability in wake of Rodri’s injury

    “THE way Rico is playing, there are no words. He does everything.”Those the words of Pep Guardiola after Rico Lewis’ (£3.8m) Champions League masterclass against Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday night.Dream Team cheat codeCredit: Dream TeamIlkay Gundogan (£3.5m), Phil Foden (£5.7m), Erling Haaland (£9.2m) and James McAtee (£2m) scored the goals in Manchester City’s 4-0 victory but the 19-year-old defender-cum-midfielder was most worthy of his coach’s lavish praise after the final whistle.Lewis created three big chances (one finished off by Haaland), registered three shots on target, and contributed to the visitors’ clean sheet in a hugely impressive all-round display that yielded 18 Dream Team points.The England international has been something of a cheat code in Dream Team so far this season.Having previously been a bit-part player at the Etihad, he’s now a regular starter and key man for the defending champions.Lewis started the campaign at just £3m and is still affordable now at £3.8m, though he’s destined for another price increase after his 20-point haul in Gameweek 6.Lewis is third among defenders right nowCredit: GettyThere are more games to come this Gameweek but at the time of writing, Lewis is ranked third among assets in his position with 58 points to his name in total at an average of 7.3 per appearance.His third assist of the season means he now leads the way in the playmaking department among defenders.The main reason City’s homegrown star is such an appealing Dream Team option is his specialised role in Guardiola’s tactical set-up.Most read in FootballCategorised as a defender and therefore eligible for clean sheet points, Lewis is most commonly deployed as an additional midfielder – taking up some extremely advanced positions at times.John Stones (£4m) fulfilled a similar role with great effect last season.Guardiola was quick to praise Lewis’ formCredit: AFPAnd the experiment is likely to continue not only because Lewis has thrived in such areas, but because of Rodri’s unfortunate lay-off.The Spain international is widely considered the best deep-lying midfielder in the world but an ACL injury has prematurely ended his season.While nobody is on Rodri’s level, City are hardly short of quality midfielders but at this stage it seems as if Lewis will get plenty of minutes this term.It may even be the case that the teenager is able to play alongside Kyle Walker (£3.9m) when the latter is deployed as a more orthodox right-back.Although Dream Team bosses should know by now that no individual is totally immune to Guardiola’s rotation policy.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 NOWRodri’s injury has dented Man City’s trophy hopes but Lewis has emerged as a capable deputy in midfieldCredit: ReutersEssentially, Lewis is an affordable, in-form asset who is being played out of position (in the best way possible) for one of the strongest teams in Europe – a godsend for Dream Team managers!READ MORE SUN STORIESHis current ownership of 13.5% makes him the fifth-most selected defender in the game but it wouldn’t be a surprise if he cracked the top three in the coming weeks.City are due to face Fulham, Wolves, Sparta Prague, Southampton and Tottenham before the end of the month.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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    How Nicolas Jackson converted Dream Team managers from doubters into believers

    NICOLAS JACKSON (£4.5m) is a somewhat curious footballer.The Senegal international has been the punchline of many jokes since his transfer to Chelsea, with even a few of his own fans running low on patience at times.Last season, he was guilty of several glaring misses and his erratic decision-making made him a frustrating player to watch when things weren’t gelling for the Blues.While those who regularly watched Jackson would have been baffled from time to time, his first campaign in England was by no means a disaster, far from it.Jackson’s stock is increasing every weekCredit: Dream TeamWhen all was said and done, he scored 17 goals in all competitions; for comparison, Didier Drogba scored more goals in just two of his nine seasons at Chelsea.Nobody is sincerely comparing Jackson to Drogba but the point is the former’s output in 2023/24 was well above what one would expect of a flop signing, as many fans of other clubs portrayed him.And the 23-year-old has improved further at the start of this season, with four goals and three assists from just six outings.He’s still guilty of the odd brain fade but more and more supporters are viewing the forward as an influential net positive; his understanding with Cole Palmer (£6.2m) is proving particularly fruitful and he disorganises defenders.And there’s evidence that Dream Team managers are steadily being converted from mocking doubters into believers too.Jackson and Palmer have combined several times already this seasonCredit: ReutersAt the time of writing, Jackson is the third-most recruited player ahead of Gameweek 7.Most read in FootballHis ownership has risen to 13.1%, which makes him the fifth-most popular asset in his position.Jackson’s popularity spike is entirely justified as only Dominic Solanke (£4.2m) has banked more points from his last three outings among forwards.More broadly, he’s racked up 56 points overall and ranks fourth in his position, just two points shy of third-placed Ollie Watkins (£5.9m).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 NOWIt will be interesting to see to what extent Jackson features against Gent on Thursday as he played just 27 minutes across Chelsea’s two Conference League play-off legs.Enzo Maresca has already discussed workload management in relation to European commitments when he explained why Palmer, the club’s talisman, was omitted from the continental squad.It may be the case that Christopher Nkunku (£4.5m) leads the line from the get-go on Thursday nights – the Frenchman has also scored four goals this season.Nkunku is pushing for a place in Chelsea’s starting line-upCredit: APAnother potential hurdle for Jackson to negotiate in pursuit of more Dream Team points is a testing league schedule across the next six weeks or so.Chelsea are due to face Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester United and Arsenal in their next five outings in the top flight.READ MORE SUN STORIESThat being said, Maresca’s side are the Premier League’s top scorers at present and Jackson has been a key contributor so far.Who’s laughing now?BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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    Brighton surprise package Carlos Baleba currently Dream Team’s second most in-form midfielder

    CARLOS BALEBA (£2.7m) has emerged as a surprise package in the world of Dream Team.The Brighton midfielder averages 10.3 points-per-game across his last three outings, which technically makes him Dream Team’s second most in-form player in his position at the time of writing.Bright spark!Credit: Dream TeamCole Palmer (£6.2m) tops the metric after he bagged four goals in one half against the Seagulls for a massive return of 34 points.Understandably, Chelsea’s blossoming superstar hogged the spotlight but the fact Baleba banked 18 points in defeat shouldn’t have gone unnoticed.The 20-year-old midfielder was credited with the assist for Georginio Rutter’s (£2.8m) opening goal before he later seized on a second error from Robert Sanchez (£3.6m) to score a goal of his own.Add in a goal against Wolves in Gameweek 4 and it’s no wonder Baleba has skyrocketed up the rankings of late – Dominic Solanke (£4.2m) is the only player other than Palmer to have earned more points in his last three appearances.How Baleba’s Dream Team owners have felt recentlyCredit: PAThe Cameroon international has also developed a useful habit of picking up bonus points, ten in his last six outings to be precise.Only five players have earned more in total since the start of the campaign.Not only that, he gets through plenty of defensive work.Baleba has registered 21 tackles so far in 2024/25, a tally bettered by only five midfielders right now.Most read in FootballScore PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWWhile Baleba seemingly ticks a lot of boxes in the world of Dream Team, gaffers should proceed with caution.The fact he ranks joint-47th for shots on target among all players suggests his fruitful spell in front of goal may not be sustainable.Brighton face a tough run of fixtures in the coming weeksCredit: ReutersAdditionally, Brighton’s fixtures have taken a turn for the worse.Having been beaten by Chelsea at the weekend, Fabian Hurzeler’s side are now due to face Tottenham, Newcastle, Wolves, Liverpool (x2) and Manchester City in their next six games.Four of these fixtures will take place on home soil but it’s still likely to be one of the most testing runs of the season for the south coast side.Plus, Brighton don’t have European commitments to bolster their schedule.Baleba deserves credit for his recent efforts but Dream Team bosses who recruit him ahead of Gameweek 7 may simply be chasing lost points.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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    Dominic Solanke banks 36 points in three games as Tottenham assets climb rankings

    WHILE much of the focus was on the beleaguered hosts at Old Trafford on Sunday, Tottenham deserve plenty of credit for a professional performance.Spurs took the lead inside three minutes and never let their foot off Manchester United’s throat on their way to a 3-0 victory.Dominic Solanke (£4.2m) capped the victory midway through the second half with a poacher’s effort from a corner routine to continue his fine form since his return from injury.The former Bournemouth striker has now scored three goals in his last three outings, a run that has yielded 36 Dream Team points.The goals are starting to flow for Solanke at SpursCredit: Dream TeamSolanke scored his first goal for his new club against Brentford in Gameweek 5 and immediately followed that up with another against Qarabag in the Europa League.And the underlying numbers suggest he’s likely to sustain his impressive form as he’s mustered 11 shots on target already this season.For perspective, only Erling Haaland (£9.2m) and Mohamed Salah (£7.5m) have registered more at this stage, which is remarkable given Solanke missed two Gameweeks through injury.Upon his transfer to North London, we speculated that the 27-year-old would receive plenty of service as the focal point of Ange Postecoglou’s dynamic system and that is proving to be the case.Solanke has been on target three games in a rowCredit: RexThe early-season injury caused Solanke’s ownership to plummet but Dream Team bosses should once again have him in their thoughts, especially with plenty more European fixtures to come.Spurs are set to face Ferencvaros this Thursday with AZ Alkmaar, Galatasaray, Roma and Rangers all to come before mid-December.Most read in FootballThis season, there are more European games to squeeze in than ever before because of the revised formats of the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.Gaffers should therefore endeavour to ensure they have plenty of players active in these competitions for the relevant Gameweeks as more fixtures generally equals more points.This is another reason Solanke is even more viable this season than in 2023/24, when he scored 19 league goals for the Cherries.Johnson is also on a scoring streakCredit: GettyAnd Solanke is far from the only Spurs asset catching the eye in Dream Team right now.Brennan Johnson (£3.6m) applied the finishing touch to Micky van de Ven’s (£3.7m) piercing run to put Postecoglou’s side in the lead at Old Trafford for his fourth goal in as many games.The Wales international has copped quite a lot of criticism since his move from Nottingham Forest, most of it centred around his high transfer fee of £50million, but his numbers are heading in the right direction.Naturally, this form has translated to an uplift in Dream Team returns – 38 points across his last four outings to be specific.Having seemingly locked down the starting position on the right flank, Johnson is a potentially savvy midfield recruit, especially at his current price of £3.6m.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 NOWOn a similar theme, James Maddison (£4.5m) now leads the way among all Dream Team assets for bonus points with 15 to his name.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe productive playmaker ranks highly for accurate crosses, fouls won and shots on target.Both Johnson and Maddison are now inside the top ten Dream Team midfielders after Spurs’ win at Old Trafford – Solanke is ninth among forwards.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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    Cole Palmer steals spotlight with four-goal masterclass but Dream Team bosses left conflicted over future prospects

    COLE PALMER (£6.2m) took another step up the ladder towards superstardom at the weekend when he scored four goals in one half against Brighton.Chelsea’s talisman produced a breathtaking performance that featured two goals from open play, a trademark penalty, and a sensational free-kick for a return of 34 Dream Team points in one fell swoop.Four goals, Cole? Four? That’s insane…Credit: Dream TeamNeedless to say, the 22-year-old is comfortably Gameweek 6’s top performer at the time of writing and one of his rivals will have to produce something special in midweek to dethrone him.Suddenly, Palmer is ranked third among all Dream Team assets with a season total of 79 points to his name.Erling Haaland (£9.2m) and Mohamed Salah (£7.5m) are the two players above him on 97 and 83 points respectively.What’s notable is that 67% of Palmer’s points have come from just two outings; the other coming against Wolves in Gameweek 2 when he banked 19 points via a goal and three assists.The England international now has six goals and four assists to his name in 2024/25 and he’s perhaps unlucky not to have more goal contributions to his name as only Bukayo Saka (£6.4m) has created more big chances for his team-mates so far this campaign.Palmer provided a lorry-load of points for his backers on SaturdayCredit: RexPalmer has rapidly become one of Premier League’s top stars, not to mention a Dream Team favourite.He currently features in 52.8% of teams; only Haaland boasts a higher ownership (71.9%).And the former Manchester City youngster will inevitably increase in popularity ahead of Gameweek 7 after his magnificent display against the Seagulls.Most read in FootballHowever, gaffers should take everything into account when weighing up Palmer’s future prospects.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 NOWOn the plus side, he’s evidently a prodigious talent capable of massive double-digit hauls – Saturday wasn’t even the first time he scored four goals in a game for the Blues!On the other hand, Palmer’s viability was partially limited when he was omitted from Chelsea’s Conference League squad.Enzo Maresca explained that the decision was designed to manage the midfielder’s workload, telling Chelsea’s website: “We are trying to protect the players and give them the right minutes at the right moment.”This means Palmer won’t play against Gent later this week or any other European fixture until at least the knockout stage, when he may be added to the squad if the West London side qualify.Dream Team bosses should endeavour to select plenty of players active in the European competitions, particularly during the busy continental period from now until mid-December.Palmer won’t feature in the Conference League until the knockout phase at the earliestCredit: PAAdditionally, Chelsea’s domestic fixtures are far from favourable across the next few Gameweeks.Maresca’s side are set to face Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester United and Arsenal in their next five league games.READ MORE SUN STORIESOf course, Palmer has the ability to earn returns against any opponent but a lack of European commitments combined with a relatively tricky run of league fixtures is something of a spanner in the works.No doubt many Dream Team bosses will feel conflicted this week but they will have to decide whether they prioritise a player’s individual ability (of which Palmer has plenty) or the schedule.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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    Injuries & suspensions update ahead of Gameweek 6: Mikel Arteta provides David Raya latest and confirms returnees

    DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 6 in one easily digestible dose.As expected, Mikel Arteta kept his cards close to his chest when discussing the availability of goalkeeper David Raya.Raya, 29, hobbled off against Manchester City last weekend and was ruled out of Arsenal’s midweek Carabao Cup victory over Bolton with a thing issue.David Raya is a doubt for ArsenalCredit: DREAM TEAM/GETTY”We have to wait another 24 hours. We have to wait 24 hours to see if it is looking good or not,” Arteta said at his press conference on Friday.”It’s not about risk. It is about a player being fit and available or not. When we have that clarity for Leicester, which is the main thing that we are thinking at the moment, we will make a decision tomorrow.”Yeah, sure [it’s fair to say he’s a doubt for tomorrow].”Jurrien Timber and Ben White were also absent from the EFL Cup squad but Arteta thinks the pair will be fit and available for Saturday’s encounter with Leicester.Martin Odegaard, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Mikel Merino, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney all remain sidelined.Leicester are without Jannik Vestergaard and Patson Daka, but aside from that Steve Cooper has no fresh injury concerns.Pep Guardiola confirmed that Rodri will miss the remainder of the season having undergone surgery to repair his anterior cruciate ligament on Friday.Most read in Dream TeamJoao Pedro is highly likely to miss this weekend’s clash against ChelseaCredit: GETTYManchester City will also be without Kevin de Bruyne because of a minor groin issue, while Newcastle’s Eddie Howe said Alexander Isak was a doubt having not trained all week because of a toe problem.Wolves are enduring something of a defensive crisis with Yerson Mosquera looking likely to miss the remainder of the campaign with an ACL tear. Toti Gomes is also doubtful.There’s better news for Arne Slot at Liverpool who will welcome back goalkeeper Alisson after he missed out in last week’s win over Bournemouth.Chelsea’s injury list has shrunk to just Reece James, who is still struggling with a hamstring injury. Midfielder Romeo Lavia is available for selection for the first time since the opening weekend and Malo Gusto is now fit.Joao Pedro is unlikely to feature, whilst Yasin Ayari and Brajan Gruda are available for the Seagulls.Morgan Gibbs-White is suspended for one match following his red card against BrightonCredit: GETTYManchester United manager Erik ten Hag said that he’ll come with the same squad as their Europa League draw with FC Twente on Wednesday.That means forward Rasmus Hojlund could feature, but defenders Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw and Leny Yoro remain on the sidelines.Spurs, meanwhile, are likely to only be missing Richarlison and Wilson Odobert. Son Heung-min was forced off as Spurs opened their Europa League campaign with a 3-0 victory at home over Qarabag on Thursday night.”Sonny, I don’t think it’s too bad. He wants to train tomorrow. We’ll see how he goes in training tomorrow and see where we for from there.”We’ve got another day up our sleeve to give him an extra chance,” said manager Ange Postecoglou.Edson Alvarez won’t feature against Brentford for West Ham having been red carded against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup, while Brentford’s Christian Norgaard will be assessed. Yoane Wissa will be absent for a couple of months.There’s positive news for Sean Dyche and his Everton side, who welcome Crystal Palace to Goodison Park on Saturday with Vitalii Mykolenko and Jarrad Branthwaite back in contention.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWARSENALInjuries: Martin Odegaard, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kieran Tierney, Mikel Merino (Doubt), David Raya (Doubt)Suspensions: NoneASTON VILLAInjuries: Boubacar Kamara, Tyrone Mings, Jaden Philogene-Bidace, John McGinn, Matty Cash (Doubt), Diego Carlos (Doubt)Suspensions: NoneBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: Tyler AdamsSuspensions: NoneBRENTFORDInjuries: Joshua Dasilva, Yoane Wissa, Rico Henry, Mathias Jensen, Aaron Hickey, Igor Thiago, Christian Norgaard (Doubt)Suspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: Matthew O’Riley, James Milner, Solly March , Joao Pedro (Doubt)Suspensions: NoneCHELSEAInjuries: Reece James, Omari KellymanSuspensions: NoneCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Chadi Riad, Christopher Richards, Cheick Doucoure, Rob Holding, Matheus Franca (Doubt)Suspensions: NoneEVERTONInjuries: Youssef Chermiti, Armando Broja, Dele Alli, Seamus Coleman, Nathan Patterson (Doubt), Idrissa Gana Gueye (Doubt)Suspensions: NoneFULHAMInjuries: Carlos Vinicius Suspensions: NoneIPSWICHInjuries: Janoi Donacien, Harry Clarke (Doubt)Suspensions: NoneLEICESTERInjuries: Jakub Stolarczyk, Patson Daka, Jannik VestergaardSuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Harvey ElliottSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb, Kevin De Bruyne, RodriSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, Luke ShawSuspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Callum Wilson, Lewis Miley, Matt Targett, Alexander Isak (Doubt)Suspensions: NoneNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Danilo, Ibrahim Sangare, Willy Boly (Doubt)Suspensions: Morgan Gibbs-WhiteSOUTHAMPTONInjuries: Gavin Bazunu, Kamaldeen Sulemana, William Smallbone (Doubt)Suspensions: Jack StephensTOTTENHAMInjuries: Richarlison, Wilson Odobert, Heung-Min Son (Doubt)Suspensions: NoneWEST HAMInjuries: Niclas Fullkrug (Doubt)Suspensions: Edson AlvarezWOLVESREAD MORE SUN STORIESInjuries: Yerson Mosquera, Boubacar Traore, Bastien Meupiyou, Enso Gonzalez, Sasa Kalajdzic, Toti Gomes (Doubt)Suspensions: NoneBetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. 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    Nicolas Jackson almost doubles Dream Team season haul in 60-minute treat for backers

    SOMETIMES, an hour is all you need.That’s certainly the case when reviewing this Dream Team weekend, with Nicolas Jackson’s (£4.2m) 21-point haul coming with just 64 minutes of football.Nicolas Jackson top scored over the weekendHe and team-mate Cole Palmer (£6.2m) were given a rest with half an hour to play having helped put Chelsea into a 3-0 lead at West Ham.It looked a short, tricky trip across London for the Blues but Jackson’s heroics ensured that wasn’t the case, with the striker bagging two goals and an assist.With two shots on target and two big chances created, his 21-point haul was the highest recorded in Dream Team over the weekend.Jackson – recently dropped £0.2m – rewarded the 6.6% of managers who backed him by almost doubling his season tally in the London Stadium thumping.He’d scored reasonably well already this season banking 27 points before Saturday but he’s catapulted himself into the top 10 of points gained after the weekend.Chelsea’s next four fixtures are at home, too: Barrow, Brighton, Gent and Nottingham Forest.The Blues have quite a depth in their squad (you may well have heard about that) but Jackson remains the first choice for Enzo Maresca and with Chelsea’s only domestic defeat of the season the opening day loss to Manchester City, that 6.6% selection could grow.Elsewhere in the division, James Maddison (£4.2m) joined Luis Diaz (£4.8m) in scoring a strong 19 points.Most read in Dream TeamThe weekend top 5 scorersLuis Diaz’s two goals were welcome to over a third of Dream Team bossesA goal and assist for the Spurs playmaker, though his all-round game was rewarded this weekend with points earned in chances created and tackles.While Liverpool star Diaz rewarded a whopping 34% of managers with his two goals and dazzling display as Arne Slot’s men put Bournemouth to the sword.Special shoutouts must go to his team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.9m) and Leicester’s Stephy Mavididi (£2.9m).The pair racked up 14 points each to push them into the top five points scorers from a lively Premier League weekend.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWBetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More