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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

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    Enter our latest Last Man Standing Prize League now – pick your team and compete for £3,000 jackpot!

    DREAM TEAM are happy to announce the second Last Man Standing Prize League of the season is now open!The overall winner will claim £3,000 and it’s once again free to play – why wouldn’t you enter?Play Last Man Standing with Dream Team this seasonCredit: Dream TeamOur first Prize League is ongoing and heading towards the dramatic business end but that doesn’t impact our new contest in the slightest – the two leagues will run side by side and those still active in the first are also able to enter the second.PLAY LAST MAN STANDING NOW AHEAD OF LATEST PRIZE LEAGUE – £3,000 CASH UP FOR GRABS!Last Man Standing is quick and easy to understand.Ahead of each Matchweek (MW), you simply have to select one Premier League team to win their upcoming fixture.If your chosen team wins, you progress to the next Matchweek and take another step towards the cash prize.However, if your team draws or loses, you are eliminated.But here’s the thing, you can only select each team ONCE.So if you back Arsenal to beat Leicester this coming weekend, as an example, and they hammer the Foxes 4-0 you will progress to the next Matchweek but you will no longer be able to select the Gunners as your designated team.Most read in Dream TeamArsenal are set to host Leicester in Matchweek 6Credit: PAThis is where it gets strategic.If you use up the big teams early on then you risk being light on reliable options when the stakes ramp up later on.Conversely, if you decide to save the strongest teams for crunch time, you risk being eliminated early if one of the mid-table outfits lets you down.As the name Last Man Standing suggests, the last remaining competitor will be crowned champion of the Prize League – an accolade that comes with cash winnings!These are the first set of fixtures (Matchweek 6) for you to tackle:Newcastle v Manchester CityArsenal v LeicesterBrentford v West HamChelsea v BrightonEverton v Crystal PalaceNottingham Forest v FulhamWolves v LiverpoolIpswich v Aston VillaManchester United v TottenhamBournemouth v Southampton Pick a winner from that bunch and you’ll advance to the next Matchweek, one step closer to the £3,000 prize.Man City are Last Man Standing favourites but a trip to St James’ Park isn’t the easiest fixture goingCredit: RexJust a heads up, if you forget to select a team before the Matchweek deadline (not advisable) you will be randomly allocated one from those available but you will only have yourself to blame if you’re subsequently eliminated.READ MORE SUN STORIESIf you’re savvy enough to make it close to the end of the Prize League and all remaining players fail to select a winning team, all players active in the previous Matchweek will progress – think of it as an extra life.For more information on Last Man Standing please read the Game Rules.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 5: Alexander Isak & Alisson among doubts

    DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 5 in one easily digestible dose.Alexander Isak is the third-most popular striker in Dream Team at the time of writing but the Newcastle forward is a doubt to face Fulham on Saturday.Speaking to journalists on Friday, Eddie Howe said of the Sweden international: “He took a knock to his foot. We’ll find out more today & make a decision.”With Callum Wilson still sidelined, it’s unclear who would lead the line for the Magpies if Isak is deemed unavailable.Isak has been relatively injury prone in recent seasonsCredit: Dream TeamPep Guardiola admitted he doesn’t know whether Kevin De Bruyne will feature against Arsenal on Sunday.Manchester City’s playmaker-in-chief was replaced at half-time against Inter on Wednesday night because of a groin niggle.As for the Gunners, Declan Rice is available domestically having served his suspension but Martin Odegaard’s injury is worse than first thought and the Norwegian playmaker is expected to be out “for a while” according to Mikel Arteta.Arne Slot revealed that Alisson is a doubt as Liverpool prepare to host Bournemouth.The Brazilian goalkeeper, who is second among players in his position in terms of total Dream Team points right now, is said to be suffering from a tight hamstring.The 31-year-old missed almost two months with a hamstring injury earlier in the year.Most read in FootballIt’s being reported Alisson has a tight hamstringCredit: GettyElsewhere, Joao Pedro remains a doubt for Brighton following his unexpected absence in Gameweek 4.On Thursday, Fabian Hurzeler told reporters: “He made a training session today and… we don’t want to [take] any risk for today. Let’s see how the next days will be.”The Seagulls’ forward is currently the second-most transferred out player ahead of Saturday’s 11am deadline.Ollie Watkins was seen icing his ankle after being substituted against Young Boys in midweek but Unai Emery has squashed concerns by labelling the striker “100 per cent” in his Friday press conference.Aston Villa are set to host Wolves on Saturday before travelling to Wycombe for Carabao Cup duties on Tuesday night.Crystal Palace will be without Cheick Doucoure for “several weeks” after the midfielder suffered an injury to a tendon in his foot during the Eagles’ 2-2 draw with Leicester.Manchester United’s visit to Selhurst Park on Saturday will come too soon for Trevoh Chalobah but the Chelsea loanee is nearing a return.Wissa is a long-term absenteeCredit: EPAWilson Odobert has joined Tottenham’s injury list, one that still features Richarlison, but Yves Bissouma should make Ange Postecoglou’s matchday squad at the very least.Spurs’ opponents this weekend, Brentford, will be without striker Yoane Wissa for approximately two months.The DR Congo international started the season in good form and will be a sore miss for the Bees – Kevin Schade is expected to lead the line on Saturday.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: Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kieran Tierney, Mikel Merino, Oleksandr Zinchenko (doubt), Martin OdegaardSuspensions: NoneASTON VILLAInjuries: Tyrone Mings, Boubacar Kamara, Matty CashSuspensions: NoneBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: Tyler Adams, Dango Ouattara (doubt)Suspensions: NoneBRENTFORDInjuries: Aaron Hickey, Rico Henry, Josh Dasilva, Igor Thiago, Mathias Jensen, Gustavo Nunes, Yoane WissaSuspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: Solly March, Matt O’Riley, Brajan Gruda, James Milner, Joao Pedro (doubt)Suspensions: NoneCHELSEAInjuries: Romeo Lavia, Reece James, Malo GustoSuspensions: NoneCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Matheus Franca, Chadi Riad, Cheick Doucoure, Trevoh Chalobah, Ron HoldingSuspensions: NoneEVERTONInjuries: Nathan Patterson, Jarrad Branthwaite, Youssef Chermiti, Dele Alli, Seamus Coleman, Armando Broja, Michael Keane (doubt), James GarnerSuspensions: NoneFULHAMInjuries: Carlos Vinicius Suspensions: NoneIPSWICHInjuries: Nathan Broadhead, Harry ClarkeSuspensions: NoneLEICESTERInjuries: Patson Daka, Jakub StolarczykSuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Harvey Elliott, Alisson (doubt)Suspensions: NoneMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb, Kevin De Bruyne (doubt)Suspensions: NoneMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Rasmus Hojlund, Mason MountSuspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Callum Wilson, Lewis Miley, Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman, Alexander Isak (doubt)Suspensions: NoneNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Danilo, Willy Boly (doubt), Ibrahim SangareSuspensions: NoneSOUTHAMPTONInjuries: Gavin Bazunu, Kamaldeen Sulemana (doubt), Will Smallbone (doubt)Suspensions: Jack StephensTOTTENHAMInjuries: Richarlison, Wilson OdobertSuspensions: NoneWEST HAMInjuries: Emerson (doubt), Niclas Fullkrug (doubt)Suspensions: NoneWOLVESREAD MORE SUN STORIESInjuries: Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Boubacar Traore, Bastien Meupiyou, Toti Gomes (doubt), Rayan Ait-Nouri (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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