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      3 wildcard players who could enhance your Dream Team before World Cup break

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      DREAM TEAM gaffers who are on the ball this month will gain ground in their mini-league – that’s a guarantee.With the World Cup calling a halt to proceedings to the regular season in a couple of weeks’ time, November’s transfers should be used to tailor your XI to the fixtures taking place across Game Weeks 13 and 14, especially with a PlayStation 5 up for grabs in the monthly competition.
      And don’t worry about veering too far away from your blueprint team – you’ll have unlimited transfers during the World Cup to reset before the Season game gets going again on Boxing Day.

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      With such a short scoring period between transfer batches, there’s every reason to get inventive this month.
      With that in mind, here are three wildcard options who could be difference-makers in the next fortnight.
      Marcus Rashford (£4.3m)
      An in-form option with favourable fixturesCredit: getty
      Man United’s No10 was one of Dream Team’s biggest flops last season but he’s refocused this term with excellent results.
      The England international has scored seven goals and provided three assists in all competitions for a return of 74 Dream Team points – only six assets in his position have more at this stage.
      The Red Devils have a double header against Aston Villa coming up, a trip to Villa Park in the league and a Carabao Cup third round clash at Old Trafford.
      The Villains will be hoping Unai Emery can steady the ship but the fact is they are coming off the back of a 4-0 hiding at Newcastle – an in-form Rashford will be licking his lips at the prospect of facing an error-prone defence twice in the coming days.
      Man United then see in the World Cup break with a trip to Craven Cottage.
      Seventh-placed Fulham pack a punch going forward but only three teams (Nottingham Forest, Leicester, Bournemouth) have conceded more goals this season.
      Jarrod Bowen (£4.1m)
      Points have been hard to come by recently but that could all change this month
      West Ham have the luxury of three consecutive home games over the next two Game Weeks.
      Crystal Palace, Blackburn and Leicester will all make the trip to the London Stadium before the World Cup, a relatively favourable set of fixtures.
      Blackburn are flying high in the Championship, currently in the automatic promotion spots, and are likely to see the Carabao Cup as a potential distraction – if Bowen is unleashed upon a second-string defence from the league below then there is potential for healthy returns.
      The Foxes’ defence has strengthened in recent weeks but they still have the third-worst defensive record in the league – Hammers’ attacking assets look promising.
      Lewis Dunk (£2m)
      Clean sheets ahead?
      If you really want to target specific fixtures then Brighton’s captain could be your man.
      The Seagulls face Wolves and Aston Villa in their two league fixtures this month – the former have mustered just six goals (the lowest tally in the league) while the latter’s total of 11 is the joint-third worst attacking record.
      You don’t have to be a football analyst to see the considerable potential for Brighton clean sheets and Dunk is the first name on the team sheet.
      The one potential negative of this punt is the fact Roberto De Zerbi’s side travel to high-flying Arsenal for their Carabao Cup clash.
      But again, are the Gunners going to go all out in the secondary cup competition while they’re in a title race? Probably not.

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      Which teams should Dream Team World Cup gaffers back and who should they avoid?

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      DREAM TEAM WORLD CUP is live and one of the very first things you’ll need to consider before selecting your XI is which teams will be in the best shape in Qatar.The logic is simple: the better a team performs, the more likely they are to score goals and keep clean sheets, meaning plenty of Dream Team points.
      So who are the favourites to lift the prestigious trophy on December 18th?

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      The South American giants are favourites with the bookies with Brazil generally priced at 4/1 and Argentina at 11/2.
      Tite’s side have won their last seven games in row, scoring 26 goals and conceding just two.
      The Selecao have only lost one game in the last two years and eleven months and their attacking pedigree is virtually unmatched on the world stage.
      With the likes of Neymar, Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and Richarlison having impressed on the international stage so convincingly in recent times, quality forwards like Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino may not even make the squad.
      Richarlison has been a regular goalscorer for Brazil in recent months
      Argentina are widely fancied because, as reigning Copa America champions, they easily defeated Euro 2020 winners Italy in the first ever Finalissima.
      Lionel Scaloni’s men haven’t tasted defeat in over three years and while the squad may not be as star-studded as previous generations, they are as galvanised and disciplined as they have been in years.
      The Albiceleste will once again be heavily dependent on the brilliance of Lionel Messi, who has recaptured something close to his best form this season at the age of 35.
      Argentina’s iconic No10 has scored 19 goals in his last 22 international appearances – he bagged five in one game against Estonia earlier this year to send out something of a warning to the world’s defenders.
      France are third favourites, closely followed by England, though both teams have suffered disappointing results this year.
      The defending world champions have just won of their last six games, a run that includes three defeats.
      Les Bleus will also be without injured absentees N’Golo Kante and Paul Pogba, two midfielders who have been regulars during Didier Deschamps’ reign.
      France will be without Pogba and Kante this winterCredit: getty
      Similarly, the Three Lions have lost to Hungary twice this year and went five games without a goal from open play before an entertaining 3-3 draw with Germany at Wembley in their last outing.
      However, France and England both boast talented squads that have performed well in recent major tournaments.
      Spain and Germany are next in line according to the bookmakers though again, both sides have found wins harder to come by than they would have liked this year.
      What may surprise some casual fans is that Netherlands (12/1) are shorter odds than Portugal (14/1) and Belgium (16/1).
      Louis van Gaal has done a good job at the helm of the Oranje so far, registering two wins over Belgium and a 4-2 victory over an organised Denmark side this year.
      Memphis Depay has scored 21 international goals in the last two years and should be a popular selection in Dream Team World Cup, despite the fact he’s not getting many minutes for Barcelona this season.
      Netherlands have reached the World Cup semi-finals five timesCredit: getty
      If you’re looking for a dark horse then Denmark may fit the bill.
      No European team earned more points when qualifying for the tournament and they beat France home and away in the Nations League earlier this year.
      As luck would have it, they’ve been drawn alongside Kylian Mbappe and co in Group D and will secretly fancy their chances of causing an upset or two in Qatar.
      Croatia, Uruguay and Senegal follow in the odds with the rest of the participants all 100/1 or more.
      So what can we gauge from this overlook?
      Dream Team World Cup bosses should definitely be thinking of backing at least two assets each from Brazil and Argentina – although be aware that neither have faced many European opponents recently.
      Brazil and Argentina are the two favourites for the 2022 World CupCredit: getty/DREAM TEAM
      It may not be wise to overinvest in the likes of France and Germany – perhaps England too although Gareth Southgate’s team have been gifted a relatively friendly group.
      You should probably give appropriate consideration to both Netherlands and Denmark as both nations should offer decent value for money if you do a bit of research.
      Remember, you can make as many changes to your XI as you want before the tournament gets underway so there’s no reason to shy away from getting involved right now!

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      Dream Team World Cup: Price ranges and provisional teams explained

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      DREAM TEAM WORLD CUP is now live!With £50,000 in prize money up for grabs and free entry to everyone aged over 18 in the UK and Republic of Ireland, the best fantasy football game available is guaranteed to enhance your experience of this winter’s drama in Qatar.

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      Since this year’s edition of the prestigious tournament is set to be a unique one, gaffers need to be aware of how Dream Team World Cup will work given the unusual circumstances.
      Allow us to explain…
      Dream Team World Cup is free to play
      The first thing to note is that the deadline for the 32 participating countries to submit their final squads is November 13th, meaning Dream Team World Cup won’t contain the complete allocation of players until November 14th.
      Since that only leaves a week until the tournament gets underway with Qatar v Ecuador on November 20th, we’re inviting you to select a provisional team in the meantime so you can start plotting your route to glory.
      Teams selected from now until November 14th are classified as ‘provisional’ because player prices will not be locked in until all the squads are officially confirmed.
      That’s why each player has been assigned a price range for the time being, so that gaffers can get an idea of a potentially workable XI.
      For example, Thiago Silva’s price currently displays as £5m – £5.5m but his exact price won’t be confirmed until November 14th.
      Players have been assigned price ranges for the time being
      When selecting your provisional team, you will see the total value of your XI displayed as a range – E.G £48m – £53.5m.
      This would mean that if all your selected players end up at the higher end of their range your XI will come in £3.5m over the £50million budget.
      At this stage you will be invited to edit your team so that it falls within the limit – please note that any XI with a finalised total value over £50m will not be eligible to score points.
      Alternatively, if all your selected players are finalised at the lower end of their price ranges, you would have a further £2m to invest on improvements available to you.
      The most important thing is that your team falls within the £50million limit by the time the tournament starts.
      You will not be able to submit a provisional team if the lowest value in your total range is above £50m – we recommend aiming for a lower end value of between £47m – £48m as this is likely to bring you closest to the £50m limit once squads and prices are finalised.
      What are you waiting for? Get involved!

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      Everything you need to know about Dream Team World Cup – the best fantasy football game for this winter’s tournament

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      ARE you experiencing the symptoms of World Cup fever?Then we’ve got just the thing for you – Dream Team World Cup!
      Why not enhance your experience of this winter’s tournament by playing the best fantasy football game available to fans aged 18 or over in the UK and Republic of Ireland while also competing for £50,000 in prize money?
      Our World Cup game is completely free to play right now via our website or app (available via the App Store and Google’s Play Store) so whether you fancy your chances of winning a life-changing amount of money or simply want to have some fun with your mates, there’s every reason to get involved.

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      Play Dream Team World Cup this winter
      HOW TO PLAY DREAM TEAM WORLD CUP:

      Pick eleven players
      Make sure your team falls within the £50million limit when exact prices are confirmed
      Watch on as your players score points through goals, assists, clean sheets, 7+ match ratings, hat-tricks and Star Man awards
      Use your allocation of 30 transfers to react to the drama as the tournament progresses
      Compete in mini-leagues against your mates while aiming to land a chunk of the £50,000 prize pot

      The 2022 World Cup is a unique one in that it will take place from November 20th to December 18th, interrupting the regular season.
      Each of the 32 nations set to compete in the tournament have until November 13th, just one week before the first game, to submit their final squads.
      Because of this, Dream Team World Cup managers are invited to select a provisional squad first, before confirming their XI in the week leading up to the opening fixture when exact prices will be finalised.
      At this stage, players have been assigned price ranges to give you a guide on squad value – for example, Lionel Messi is £7m – £7.5m, Luka Modric is £4.5m – £5m, Jude Bellingham is £3.5m – £4m, and so on.
      You can submit your initial XI as long as the lower end of the total price range is below £50m limit – feel free to make as many changes as you like before the tournament gets underway.
      When all the squads are confirmed, all relevant players will be added to the game and exact prices will be finalised (November 14th) – you will then be invited to ensure your XI falls within the £50m budget, you will not score any points if your XI exceeds the limit.
      Join Gareth Southgate in his quest for glory in QatarCredit: getty
      SCORING

      Goal scored +5 points
      Hat-trick (three or more goals) +5 points
      Assist +2 points
      Star Man (as determined by WhoScored) +5 points
      7+ match rating (as determined by WhoScored) +3 points
      Yellow card -1 point
      Red card -3 points
      Penalty missed -3 points
      Clean sheet (goalkeepers and defenders only) +5 points
      Each goal conceded over one goal (goalkeepers and defenders only) -1 point
      Penalty save or miss (goalkeepers only) +3 points

      Please note that players are not able to score points in any penalty shootouts that may occur in the knockout stages.

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      TRANSFERS
      You’ll have 30 transfers available to you throughout the tournament, enabling you to react to the unfolding drama.
      No more than three transfers can be made on a single day.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is the all-time top scorer in international footballCredit: getty
      Players will be locked out once the country they represent has kicked off on any given day and will therefore not be eligible to be transferred (in or out) until the following day.
      For example, if Argentina have played in the morning and France are due to play in the evening, you cannot transfer Lionel Messi out for Karim Benzema and hope to earn points for the Frenchman as the transfer will not go through until the following day.
      Generally speaking, it’s best to make transfers at the end of the day once all fixtures are complete or in the morning before the first game gets underway.
      See our terms and conditions for clarification if anything is unclear.
      What are you waiting for? Sign-up now!

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      Which clubs have the most favourable Dream Team fixtures prior to the World Cup break?

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      THIS month is a unique one for Dream Team managers.November contains just two Game Weeks so when transfers are refreshed this coming Friday, gaffers should use them to tailor their XI for the ten days of action prior to the World Cup break.
      There will be unlimited transfers available to gaffers during the tournament in Qatar, accounting for any injury setbacks, so you don’t need to worry about veering too far away from your blueprint line-up.
      Receiving a fresh batch of transfers for just two Game Weeks represents a chance for gaffers to get inventive.
      With that in mind, let’s take a look each club’s fixtures in Game Weeks 13 and 14…
      Dream Team bosses can get inventive in Game Weeks 13 and 14Credit: getty
      ARSENAL

      Chelsea (a)
      Brighton (h)
      Wolves (a)

      Be aware that the middle fixture for all teams with three games is a Carabao Cup match-up – rotation is to be expected.
      MAN CITY

      Fulham (h)
      Chelsea (h)
      Brentford (h)

      Three consecutive home games for the reigning champions looks ripe for points – will Erling Haaland (£9.1m) be fit?
      SPURS

      Liverpool (h)
      Nottingham Forest (a)
      Leeds (h)

      It’s a good time to play Jurgen Klopp’s side and both league games being at home will be a boost for Harry Kane (£7m) and co.
      NEWCASTLE

      Southampton (a)
      Crystal Palace (h)
      Chelsea (h)

      On current form it seems likely that the Magpies’ organised defence will be able to keep at least one more clean sheet before the World Cup break.
      Kieran Trippier has 89 points at this stage
      MAN UNITED

      Aston Villa (a)
      Aston Villa (h)
      Fulham (a)

      A double header against the Villains shouldn’t be too problematic for Erik ten Hag’s men but a trip to Craven Cottage is a potential banana skin – Fulham do concede their fair share of goals though.
      CHELSEA

      Arsenal (h)
      Man City (a)
      Newcastle (a)

      A very testing set for the Blues, especially off the back of a humbling defeat at Brighton – Dream Team bosses may feel it’s worth ditching their Chelsea assets for this tricky spell.
      FULHAM

      Man City (a)
      Man United (h)

      No Carabao Cup fixture for the Cottagers and a difficult brace of league match-ups – something for Aleksandar Mitrovic (£5.1m) owners to ponder.
      BRIGHTON

      Wolves (a)
      Arsenal (a)
      Aston Villa (h)

      Two favourable league fixtures for the Seagulls but they’ll start as underdogs at the Emirates in the Carabao Cup.
      LIVERPOOL

      Spurs (a)
      Derby (h)
      Southampton (h)

      Predict Klopp’s starting line-up for the Rams’ visit to Anfield and you could bank a load of points but that’s easier said than done.
      Chelsea face a tough run of games leading up to the World Cup
      CRYSTAL PALACE

      West Ham (a)
      Newcastle (a)
      Nottingham Forest (a)

      Three away days in a row will be an annoyance for the Eagles but they’ll fancy their chances of earning points in both league fixtures.
      BRENTFORD

      Nottingham Forest (a)
      Gillingham (h)
      Man City (a)

      The Bees are so much better at home than on the road and a visit to the Etihad is clearly a daunting task for any team.
      EVERTON

      Leicester (h)
      Bournemouth (a)
      Bournemouth (a)

      It’s hard to know what to make of a double header against the Cherries, a team close to Frank Lampard’s side in the league, but Jordan Pickford (£2.6m) and James Tarkowski (£3.3m) have provided excellent value for money so far this season.
      WEST HAM

      Crystal Palace (h)
      Blackburn (h)
      Leicester (h)

      The Hammers have the luxury of three home games across Game Weeks 13 and 14.
      BOURNEMOUTH

      Leeds (a)
      Everton (h)
      Everton (h)

      A relatively favourable set but the south coast side have lost three games on the bounce.
      LEEDS

      Bournemouth (h)
      Wolves (a)
      Spurs (a)

      Jesse Marsch’s troops will feel confident after their win at Anfield – a trip to north London will be a stern test.
      Rodrigo has scored six goals in ten starts this season
      ASTON VILLA

      Man United (h)
      Man United (a)
      Brighton (a)

      Far from an ideal set for Unai Emery – Dream Team bosses should probably stay clear.
      SOUTHAMPTON

      Newcastle (h)
      Sheffield Wednesday (h)
      Liverpool (a)

      A favourable Carabao Cup match-up is offset but two difficult league fixtures.
      LEICESTER

      Everton (a)
      Newport (h)
      West Ham (a)

      There’s enough there to keep the likes of James Maddison (£5.2m) interested but the Foxes are unpredictable this term.
      WOLVES

      Brighton (h)
      Leeds (h)
      Arsenal (h)

      Three consecutive home games is a bonus but on current form the Molineux residents will certainly be underdogs against Brighton and Arsenal.
      NOTTINGHAM FOREST

      Brentford (h)
      Spurs (h)
      Crystal Palace (h)

      Another team with three home fixtures but, truth be told, there are no easy games for Steve Cooper’s side at the moment.

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      November’s Dream Team monthly competition gets underway this weekend – win a PS5 in 10 days!

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      NOVEMBER is upon us which means it’s time for Dream Team to give away another PlayStation 5!The gaffer who achieves the most points during the scoring period will win the monthly competition and take home a brand new games console (£449 RRP) as an early Christmas present.
      November’s competition is a unique one as the scoring period lasts just ten days, starting November 4th (this Friday) and finishing with Fulham v Man United on November 13th, the last fixture before the World Cup break.
      A couple of lucky breaks in the next two Game Weeks could see you edge out hundreds of thousands of rivals to bag a widely-desired prize!
      November’s winner will take home a PlayStation 5!Credit: DREAM TEAM
      October’s monthly competition concludes this Game Week with Arsenal fan Paul Gilbertson currently in pole position to bag the PS5 having racked up 368 points so far.
      But there are dozens of gaffers still in contention for the top prize with a full allocation of European fixtures to fulfil before the dust settles on Thursday night.
      Remember, you can check the monthly leaderboard anytime HERE.
      If your XI is struggling in the classic Season game, fear not, a fruitful fortnight could land you a PS5 as only points gained during the given scoring period are taken into account for our monthly competitions.
      With that in mind, you could tailor your team specifically to November’s remaining fixtures when transfers are refreshed this coming Friday, ignoring long-term viability, with a view to scooping the monthly prize.
      Bank a load of points in the next fortnight and you could be celebrating with a brand new PS5!Credit: getty
      Alternatively, you can create a new team and fill it full of players with favourable fixtures over the next two weeks – each Dream Team gaffer is allowed a maximum of ten teams per season.
      And of course, if you’re happy with your progress in the classic Season game and believe your best XI is also likely to rack up plentiful points in the coming weeks then you don’t need to alter your strategy at all.
      You can even get involved if you didn’t sign-up for Dream Team at the start of the season.
      Simply create an XI ahead of this weekend’s fixtures and if your team achieves the most points between November 4th – 13th then the PS5 will be yours.

      Please be aware that the monthly competition will run in accordance with the Game Weeks.
      See the above schedule for the relevant scoring periods from our terms and conditions.

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      Diogo Dalot has plundered 50 Dream Team points across the last four Game Weeks

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      HERE at Dream Team we felt rather sheepish after the first three Game Weeks of the season.Prior to the start of the campaign we tipped Diogo Dalot (£3.4m) as a potentially clever value-for-money defensive option.
      So when the Portugal international was on minus five points after his first three outings we felt guilty about misleading our loyal gaffers.
      Thankfully, the 23-year-old has been on a rampage since then and after a Star Man showing against West Ham on Sunday he now finds himself as the third-best asset in his position.
      Dalot is quickly becoming a fan favourite at Old TraffordCredit: getty
      Dalot has plundered 50 points across the last four Game Weeks and has the opportunity to add further returns this Thursday if selected against Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
      Man United stuttered in the opening fixtures of the season but Erik ten Hag has got a firm grip on proceedings since the 4-0 defeat to Brentford in west London.
      The Red Devils have beaten Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs and their only loss in their last ten domestic fixtures came against neighbours Man City at the Etihad.
      Dalot’s efforts at right-back have significantly contributed to the uplift and he’s currently one of the first names on the team sheet.
      His header against Sheriff Tiraspol in Game Week 11 was his first goal of the season and he’s also provided two assists.
      More generally, his influence in the final third has vastly improved Man United’s attacking structure, which is one of the reasons Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£2.4m), who is limited in possession, is unlikely to get much of a look-in despite the fact he’s available for selection again after a back injury.
      Ten Hag has improved Man United’s results in the last two months
      Dalot’s prosperous run started with three consecutive clean sheets against Omonia Nicosia, Newcastle and Spurs – he earned 7+ ratings in each of those fixtures.
      His streak was partially interrupted with a blank at Stamford Bridge but he’s roared back with 26 points in his last two outings.
      The ex-Porto defender now has 75 points to his name, a tally only bettered by Kieran Trippier (£4.6m) and Joao Cancelo (£7.4m) among players in his position.
      Not only is Dalot one of the most in-form assets Dream Team has to offer at the moment, his current price of £3.4m is incredibly affordable.
      Dalot features in 8.7% of Dream Teams right now
      Victory over West Ham moved Man United up to fifth in the table and they have a game in hand over Newcastle and Spurs – they are very much top four contenders.
      A quick glance at the fixtures suggests Dalot’s fruitful spell may extend to the World Cup break.
      Ten Hag’s side face Real Sociedad this week before a double header against goal-shy Aston Villa (one clash in the league and the other in the Carabao Cup) before seeing in the break with a trip to Craven Cottage.

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      Kurt Zouma and Casemiro feature in the best Dream Team of Game Week 11

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      OUR latest Gaffer of the Week needs to show more confidence in himself.Robert Crawford has titled his XI ‘Trash’ but his selections proved to be anything but that in Game Week 11 as they racked up 109 points, the biggest total of all active teams!
      Let’s take a closer look at how the Manchester United fan came out on top…

      Robert’s faith in West Ham defensive assets was justified as Kurt Zouma (£2.7m), Aaron Cresswell (£2.7m) and Lukasz Fabianski (£2.9m) combined for 34 points.
      The former scored the Hammers’ opening goal in their 2-0 win over Bournemouth on Monday night and claimed the Star Man award too for an 18-point haul.
      Cresswell and Fabianski both achieved 7+ ratings on top of their clean sheet points for eight each.
      It may sound greedy but Robert might even feel like he missed out on some points from his selected Irons as none of them featured in the 1-0 win over Silkeborg in the Europa Conference League on Thursday night.
      Still, given that Zouma was the highest-scoring defender of the Game Week (with an ownership of just 1.8%) he can’t have too many complaints.
      Diogo Dalot (£3.4m) has proved to be an excellent value-for-money option despite an early wobble.
      The Man United right-back opened the scoring against Sheriff Tiraspol in midweek to pocket 13 points in all, more than making up for his blank at Stamford Bridge at the weekend.
      Dalot is now the fifth-best asset in his position having moved onto 62 points overall.
      Lisandro Martinez (£3.7m) picked up seven points for his efforts.
      Dream Team’s best-performing defender in Game Week 11
      In midfield, Phil Foden (£5.5m) returned a goose egg as he started on the bench against Brighton before participating in the 0-0 draw with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League that essentially became an exercise in energy conservation.
      Kevin De Bruyne (£7.5m) sat out in Germany having added 13 points to his impressive tally against the Seagulls, capping another masterful performance with a trademark long-range stunner as Pep Guardiola’s side registered a 3-1 win.
      The brilliant Belgian leapfrogged Foden to become Dream Team’s outright best midfielder with 77 points to the English starlet’s 75.
      Casemiro (£2.5m) was Robert’s ace in the hole though, popping up in stoppage-time to grab the Red Devils a point against Chelsea with a looping header.
      The Brazilian generally specialises in the facets of the game that don’t necessarily translate to Dream Team returns but the combination of late goal and diligent midfield marshalling earned him the Star Man award in west London for a 13-point haul.
      Robert was among the 0.6% of gaffers who benefited from the five-time Champions League winner’s efforts this week.
      Man United’s saviour at Stamford Bridge
      Up top it’s pure firepower with Cristiano Ronaldo (£5.4m) joining the Premier League’s two leading scorers this season.
      Erling Haaland (£9.1m) bagged what felt like a customary brace at the Etihad on Saturday to take his overall Dream Team points tally to 187 – could he reach 200 before anyone else celebrates a century?
      Harry Kane (£7m) had a late goal cruelly chalked off at home to Sporting CP in midweek but his owners still took eight points from his close-range header against Newcastle.
      Man United’s legendary No7 has been severely limited in terms of playing time this term and, truth be told, Robert may be better off investing the budget into a guaranteed starter but it all worked out fine this week as the 37-year-old eventually got his goal against Sheriff for an eight-point return.
      Superb stuff, Robert, good luck to you and all gaffers ahead of Game Week 12!

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