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      Bernd Leno’s superhuman display sets him apart from Dream Team’s other goalkeepers in Gameweek 1

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      IT would be a mistake to read too much into the first Gameweek of the season.But in the same breath, it’s never too early to acknowledge a superhuman performance.
      And that’s exactly what Bernd Leno (£3m) produced against Everton on Saturday.
      A clutch performanceCredit: DREAM TEAM
      The German goalkeeper didn’t quite cut the mustard at Arsenal but he’s single-handedly earned Fulham a substantial number of points since his transfer last summer.
      Last season, only David Raya (£3.5m) made more saves than Leno in the Premier League but no keeper made more in Gameweek 1.
      The 31-year-old produced NINE saves to deny the Toffees at Goodison Park as part of a heroic display to help his team to a 1-0 victory – the hosts accumulated 3.31 xG!
      Granted, he benefited from from sloppy finishing, particularly from Neal Maupay (£2m), but the Cottagers’ custodian was more than worthy of the credit he received from fans and pundits alike.
      Leno’s efforts translated to 11 Dream Team points, putting him top of the pile in his position at this early stage.
      Remember, goalkeepers earn one point for every two saves (per fixture) this season in the improved scoring system, meaning Leno pocketed four for his nine saves on top of his clean sheet and appearance points.
      Leno was Fulham’s hero at Goodison ParkCredit: GETTY
      After the weekend’s action, that haul put Leno in a bracket all of his own among his peers but Andre Onana’s (£4m) ten-point haul against Wolves on Monday night came close to parity.
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      It’s an intriguing situation for Dream Team gaffers; on the one hand Leno’s shot-stopping prowess seems perfectly suited to the 2023/24 scoring system.
      On the other hand, Fulham allowed Sean Dyche’s side 19 shots in total, an unsustainable level if they hope to keep many more clean sheets.
      Everton were the league’s second-lowest scorers last season, mustering just 34 in their 38 games.
      Surely even an average attacking side would have beaten Leno at some point on Saturday?
      Neal Maupay didn’t have his shooting boots on at the weekendCredit: GETTY
      When selecting the perfect value-for-money option between the sticks, the ideal balance seems to be a keeper with enough saves to make but not so many that clean sheets are few and far between.
      Fulham’s overall display in Gameweek 1 was far too porous as it’s unlikely Leno will be able to channel Superman every time he steps onto the pitch.
      However, if Marco Silva’s side can tighten up then the German could fit the bill nicely – he features in just 1.5% of teams at the time of writing.
      Fulham host west London rivals Brentford in Gameweek 2.
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      How would Chelsea transfer affect assist master Michael Olise’s Dream Team viability?

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      CHELSEA continue to splash the cash on new recruits.Having agreed a deal for Moises Caicedo (£2.5m) that could ultimately cost them a British record fee of £115million, the Blues are reportedly close to signing Michael Olise (£3m) from Crystal Palace.
      A future Chelsea great?Credit: DREAM TEAM
      The west London club have supposedly activated the France youth international’s £35million release clause, which represents relatively good value in comparison to Todd Boehly’s previous transfer dealings.
      This proposed transfer is an intriguing one but how will it affect Olise’s Dream Team viability?
      The first thing to note is that the 21-year-old is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury that required surgery.
      No right-minded Dream Team manager is going to select an injured player regardless of the club they represent.
      But it’s never too early for gaffers to consider future strategies, especially ones bursting with potential.
      Olise has been a key player for Palace since 2021Credit: GETTY
      Olise is an electric talent who was named the Eagles’ Players’ Player of the Season in 2022/23.
      Goals have been sparse for Palace but his creative output has been immense, from open play and set-pieces.
      The ex-Reading starlet provided 11 assists in the Premier League last term, a tally bettered by just three players: Leandro Trossard (£3m), Mohamed Salah (£7m) and Kevin De Bruyne (£7m).
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      Olise’s great strengths are his crossing and passing but he’s also got the necessary skills to dribble past defenders.
      Playing predominantly from the right flank, he combined seamlessly with Eberechi Eze (£3m) at the back end of the last season upon Roy Hodgson’s return to Selhurst Park, propelling Palace away from the relegation scrap with some stylish performances.
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      Six goals in 71 games for the Eagles is something of a concern but Olise is very much still a developing player – there’s plenty of time for him to add goals to his game.
      And Mauricio Pochettino may be the perfect man to encourage such a progression as the Argentine tactician is considered an excellent coach of young players.
      Olise’s Dream Team juice is not to be underestimated, only Jack Grealish (£4.5m) would have earned more bonus points last season had the new scoring system been implemented.
      Pochettino has a record of developing young playersCredit: Alamy
      Assuming his move to Stamford Bridge goes through, how will Olise fit into Chelsea’s plans?
      Pochettino opted for a 3-4-3 formation from the off against Liverpool in Gameweek 1.
      Olise would surely play as one of two wide forwards, positions occupied by Raheem Sterling (£3.5m) and Carney Chukwuemeka (£1.5m) on Sunday.
      The Blues endured a fairly miserable campaign in 2022/23 but they more than held their own against Jurgen Klopp’s side, with Enzo Fernandez (£3m) in particular showing the high standards expected of Chelsea.
      Adding Olise’s creative output to a team that should be more dominate than Palace over the course of a season could be a recipe for healthy Dream Team returns.
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      James Maddison doesn’t need Harry Kane to take Dream Team by storm this season

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      TOTTENHAM began the post-Harry Kane era with a 2-2 draw at Brentford on Sunday.Though the spoils were shared in west London, fans were generally happy with what they saw from Ange Postecoglou’s first competitive game in charge.
      Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the fixture from a Dream Team perspective was the success of James Maddison (£4m).
      A hopeful startCredit: DREAM TEAM
      The 26-year-old claimed seven points by virtue of two assists amid a typically lively performance.
      For the first, he demonstrated his set-piece threat with a whipped free-kick onto the concussed head of Cristian Romero (£3.5m).
      The second was somewhat fortunate as Maddison shuffled the ball away half a second before he was clattered only for Emerson Royal (£3m) to collect and unleash a low finish past Mark Flekken (£2.5m) from outside the box.
      That’s not to say the England international didn’t deserve his rewards; it could be argued he’s been robbed of a fair few assists in recent years.
      Maddison’s play style is perfectly suited to Dream Team.
      As a genuine playmaker, he seems to be almost entirely preoccupied with either creating goalscoring opportunities for his team-mates or taking on a shot himself.
      One of Dream Team’s most-popular midfieldersCredit: Getty
      This season, with Dream Team rewarding players for big chances created and shots on target as well as goals and assists, Spurs’ new No10 should thrive.
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      The fear was that the departure of the club’s old No10 (and all-time record goalscorer) to Bayern Munich would hinder Maddison’s returns.
      A striker of Kane’s calibre is a dream focal point for creative midfielders but if Gameweek 1 is anything to go by, the ex-Leicester man will do just fine in Postecoglou’s set-up.
      And perhaps that’s what Dream Team bosses should have expected all along – he produced plentiful points even when most his Leicester team-mates were under par.
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      It may yet be the case that Spurs recruit a clinical finisher to lead the line before the transfer window closes – they’ve certainly got the cash.
      With an ownership of 14.8%, Maddison is currently the eighth-most popular asset in his position, a whisker ahead of Gabriel Martinelli (£4.5m) and Luis Diaz (£4m).
      Spurs host Manchester United in Gameweek 2 which is a difficult match-up on paper but Erik ten Hag’s allowed Wolves 23 shots at Old Trafford on Monday night.
      Looking further ahead, the north Londoners will face Bournemouth Fulham (Carabao Cup), Burnley and Sheffield United – a favourable run.

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      She then grabbed the winning goal as the Lionesses came from a goal behind to see off Colombia in the previous round.
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      Eberechi Eze & Matheus Nunes the only players to earn MAXIMUM bonus points in Dream Team Gameweek 1

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      GAMEWEEK 1 of the 2023/24 Dream Team season is essentially complete.The past few action-packed days have given gaffers a taste of the improved nature of our beloved fantasy game and there’s a lot to unpack.
      One specific element worth mulling over is the distribution of bonus points.

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      The exclusive group to have earned maximum bonus points in Gameweek 1Credit: DREAM TEAM
      It’s worth recapping the purpose of bonus points and how they are earned.
      The first thing to note is that bonus points are designed to recognise significant contributions to performance aspects not already covered by the traditional core points.
      Goals, assists, clean sheets and the like don’t impact bonus points because such contributions are already rewarded, hence why Erling Haaland (£8.5m) didn’t receive any bonus points against Burnley, for example.
      For full transparency, bonus points are determined by the following stats: successful dribbles, accurate crosses, pass completion rate, interceptions, blocks, fouls won and goals scored from outside the area.
      Additionally, offsides, fouls conceded and errors leading to goals will hinder a player’s chances of earning bonus points.
      After a full round of Premier League fixtures, just two individuals came away with five bonus points, the maximum a player can earn from any given match.
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      A natural footballerCredit: GETTY
      Eberechi Eze (£3m) was the first man to max out with a brilliant showing against Sheffield United.
      No player completed more accurate crosses or won more free-kicks than Crystal Palace’s No10 in Gameweek 1.
      We tipped the 25-year-old prior to the season getting underway and an eight-point haul at the Blades’ expense may cause his ownership to rise beyond 8%.
      Saying that, the Eagles welcome Arsenal to Selhurst Park on Monday night, a considerably tougher opponent than Paul Heckingbottom’s side.
      However, we remain confident that Eze’s style of play will produce plenty of points over the course of the season.
      Wolves dictated play for long spells against Man United but failed to scoreCredit: GETTY
      Matheus Nunes (£2.5m) was the other player to pocket five bonus points in Gameweek 1.
      The Portuguese midfielder was one of several players to impress for Wolves on Monday night, although Gary O’Neil’s troops ultimately lost 1-0 to Manchester United.
      In a game that featured oceans of space in midfield, Nunes registered five successful dribbles and four interceptions, the joint-most of each among all players in the top flight so far.
      The 24-year-old features in just 0.3% of teams at the time of writing but given his eight-point haul and Wolves’ spirited performance at Old Trafford, a few more gaffers may feel he’s worth a punt, especially at such an affordable price.
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      Keep an eye on which players earn bonus points in Gameweek 2.
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      Injuries and ‘Pep Roulette’ scupper Dream Team gaffers’ plans despite Erling Haaland’s inevitable returns

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      MANCHESTER CITY beat Burnley 3-0 on Friday night to open the curtain on the new Premier League season.On paper, it seemed a result ripe with Dream Team points but many gaffers were left frustrated by how events played out at Turf Moor.
      Another year of trying to second-guess Pep Guardiola!Credit: DREAM TEAM
      Erling Haaland (£8.5m) provided the goods with a clinical brace but given his ownership stands at a ginormous 85% his returns are unlikely to have much of an impact on Mini Leagues or the overall leaderboard.
      There was more variance in terms of captaincy selection but still the majority of Dream Team bosses doubled the Norwegian poacher’s 14 points to 28.
      However, a combination of Pep Guardiola’s team selection and injury misfortunes meant several popular assets missed out in Gameweek 1.
      Kevin De Bruyne (£7m) lasted just 23 minutes before he incurred another injury, an aggravation of the same hamstring issue that forced his premature exit in the Champions League final.
      This is a significant development as the Belgian playmaker is currently the third-most selected midfielder in Dream Team and may now face another spell on the sidelines.
      KDB didn’t last long at Turf MoorCredit: Getty
      Similarly, John Stones (£5m) is the third-most popular defender and was entirely absent at Burnley.
      The so-called ‘Barnsley Beckenbauer’ felt a twinge in his hip and was therefore not risked but Guardiola has since revealed the defender may be involved against Newcastle on Saturday.
      Ruben Dias (£5.5m) was another unexpected absentee as he suffered a blow to the head in training which triggered the concussion protocol, meaning he’ll be out for at least seven days.
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      Despite injuries to the regular centre-backs, new signing Josko Gvardiol (£5m) had to make do with a 15-minute cameo at the end of the game – a frustration for the minority of Dream Team managers who took a punt on the Croatia international from the off.
      Jack Grealish (£4.5m) watched his side’s victory over the Clarets from the bench.
      The 27-year-old started Gameweek 1 as the sixth-most popular player in his position having finished last season as a nailed-on selection but Guardiola is ever unpredictable.
      16.6% of Dream Team managers own GrealishCredit: Getty
      When all was said and done, De Bruyne, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol and Grealish combined for just three measly points!
      Dream Team managers should be wary of overreacting to a single fixture, especially the first of the season, but with two transfers per Gameweek there’s enough flexibility to pivot if they so choose.
      Man City provide mountains of points as a collective but identifying which specific players to back can be tricky.
      Keep an eye out for updates after Wednesday night’s UEFA Super Cup.
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      Alexander Isak hot property after Newcastle’s opening weekend blitz but tough fixtures await

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      NEWCASTLE were the big winners from the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.Eddie Howe’s men swaggered to an emphatic 5-1 victory over Aston Villa in what should have been a more even contest.
      An emphatic start to the seasonCredit: DREAM TEAM
      The Villains’ results have been mightily impressive under Unai Emery and with the two teams having played out an entertaining 3-3 draw in a pre-season friendly in Philadelphia just over a fortnight ago, Saturday’s late kick-off at St James’ Park was expected to be a hard-fought affair.
      However, the hosts blitzed their opponents to register a whopping 13 shots on target, taking advantage of Villa’s injury absentees and a high defensive line to full effect.
      Barring something remarkable between Manchester United and Wolves this evening, Newcastle will top the after the first round of fixtures.
      More importantly, Alexander Isak (£4m) looks set to finish Gameweek 1 as Dream Team’s joint-top scorer.
      The Swedish forward bagged 15 points to edge out Erling Haaland (£8.5m), who returned 14 points against Burnley – Manchester City’s No9 is by far the most-popular captain this Gameweek too.
      He’s up and running againCredit: Alamy
      Newcastle’s No14 earned his returns through two goals – one a typical poacher’s finish from a set-piece knockdown, the other a pleasing dink – three shots on target and two appearance points for playing 68 minutes.
      It’s likely he’ll be a popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 2 but should gaffers really use one of their two weekly transfers to facilitate this switch?
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      Isak is certainly a viable option and if Newcastle are going to carrying on playing with the attacking verve they exhibited against Villa then he should plunder plenty of points but it’s worth flagging the Magpies travel to the Etihad this coming weekend.
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      A trip to the treble-winners’ lair is the probably the most difficult fixture in world football right now.
      Isak will then face Liverpool at home before a visit to Brighton.
      All things considered, it’s a testing run of games in the coming weeks and while Howe’s side are more than capable of competing, Dream Team bosses are generally better off targeting more favourable match-ups.
      Isak looks like a great option but are gaffers better off waiting until after the international break when the Toon’s fixtures start to look much more friendly?

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      Six ways to win with Dream Team this season – more prize winners than ever before guaranteed!

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      DREAM TEAM is available to play right now and this season guarantees more prize winners than ever before!Here’s SIX ways you can win in 2023/24.

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      Your knowledge of the beautiful game could work wonders for your bank balanceCredit: DREAM TEAM
      1. Mega Jackpot
      Our beloved fantasy game is once again free to play with a £50,000 jackpot awarded to the overall winner at the end of the campaign.
      Last season, we dished out cash prizes to the four runners-up but this season we’re paying out £1,000 each to the next TWENTY runners-up!
      2. Weekly Wins
      Additionally, we’re handing out £100 to the gaffer who earns the most points each Gameweek – meaning you only need to get your team spot on for just a handful of fixtures to enhance your bank balance.
      With at least two transfers available every Gameweek this season, Dream Team bosses will easily be able to tailor their teams to the fixtures at hand and target the £100 weekly payout.
      3. It’s Not Over Yet…
      We’re also putting up £5,000 for the Second Shot League which runs from January 5th until the final fixture – giving gaffers who stuttered throughout the first half of the season a chance to start afresh.
      The Second Shot League is open to all and you’ll automatically be entered no matter the state of your XI.
      The winner will take home £2,000, with £1,000 each for second and third, followed by £500 each for fourth and fifth.
      Prove your Football IQ with Dream Team this seasonCredit: DREAM TEAM
      4. Score Predictor
      Outside of Dream Team’s iconic fantasy game, there’s plenty of cash to be won playing Score Predictor – a simple and satisfying game that asks you to predict how the weekend’s action will play out.
      The person with the clearest foresight for scores and results this season will bank £3,500 while the runner-up will take home £1,000, with a further £500 going to the proverbial bronze medalist.
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      There’ll be weekly prizes for Score Predictor too, including highly-desired games consoles from Xbox and PlayStation – there’s a PS5 up for grabs in Matchweek 1!
      Just like with Dream Team’s fantasy game, your instincts for the beautiful game only need to be razor sharp for one set of fixtures to land a prize.
      We’re dishing out the dosh this year!Credit: DREAM TEAM
      6. Experience Points Prize Draws
      This season, Dream Team managers will earn Experience Points (XP) by playing games and registering specific achievements.
      Essentially, the more engaged with Dream Team you are throughout the year the more XP points you’ll earn; so dive head first into the fantasy game, Score Predictor, Higher or Lower, and any other offerings that may crop up.
      The more XP points you earn the higher your level in our Loyalty Programme.
      Every month there will be prize draws with better prizes allocated to those belonging to the higher levels:

      Level 1 prize – Nike Premier League academy football

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