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      Injuries & suspensions update ahead of Gameweek 18: Morgan Rogers and Jurrien Timber among suspended stars

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      DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news for Gameweek 18 in one convenient location.Arne Slot told reporters that Joe Gomez will be missing for a “few weeks” with a hamstring injury.However, first-choice centre-back Ibrahima Konate is nearing a return having participated in Friday’s training session, as did Conor Bradley.The Dutch tactician was quizzed about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s situation amid strong transfer links to Real Madrid and simply confirmed that the right-back will play against Manchester United on Sunday.Alexander-Arnold leads the way among Dream Team defenders but is linked with a move to Real MadridCredit: AlamyAs for the Red Devils, Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte are both available having served suspensions in Gameweek 17.Marcus Rashford will not travel to Anfield due to “illness” while Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Victor Lindelof remain injured.Tottenham’s defensive injury crisis has worsened with Destiny Udogie expected to be out for at least six weeks with a hamstring injury.However, Djed Spence returns from suspension ahead of Saturday’s early kick-off against Newcastle.The Magpies have no fresh injury concerns but Fabian Schar will miss the trip to North London having incurred his fifth booking for the campaign last time out.Sven Botman is available for selection after ten months away because of an ACL rupture.Most read in FootballBotman missed the majority of 2024Credit: ReutersMikel Arteta confirmed that Kai Havertz, who features in 15.3% of teams, will return to Arsenal’s squad with the German forward having recovered from the illness that prevented his involvement against Brentford.Jurrien Timber is set to serve a one-match suspension following his fifth yellow card of the season.Elsewhere, Aston Villa are missing several first team favourites ahead of their home game against Leicester.Morgan Rogers, among Dream Team’s most popular value-for-money selections this season, has joined Jhon Duran on the suspended list while Pau Torres is facing approximately two months in the physio room with a broken metatarsal.Diego Carlos and Jaden Philogene are also unavailable.According to Enzo Maresca, Reece James is “ready for minutes” having returned to Chelsea’s matchday squad on Monday night.Romeo Lavia is said to be “very close” but this weekend may come too soon for the 20 year-old midfielder.Rogers has been in great form but will sit out this weekend’s actionCredit: GettyEderson is in line to reclaim his place in Manchester City’s starting line-up soon having progressed well in training this week.Ruben Dias, Rodri, Oscar Bobb, John Stones and Matheus Nunes remain sidelined.The defending champions’ opponents, West Ham, will be without key man Jarrod Bowen, who will be out for several weeks with a fractured foot.Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is also unavailable due to concussion protocols.Wolves will be without key man Matheus Cunha when they host Nottingham Forest on Monday night.The Brazilian has been slapped with a two-game domestic suspension for misconduct after the final whistle against Ipswich last month.Vitor Pereira will also be without Mario Lemina, Pablo Sarabia and Toti Gomes.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, Ben White, Bukayo Saka, Raheem SterlingSuspensions: Jurrien TimberASTON VILLAInjuries: Pau Torres, Jaden Philogene, Diego CarlosSuspensions: Jhon Duran, Morgan RogersBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: Luis Sinisterra, Alex Scott, Julian Araujo, Marcos Senesi, Marcus Tavernier, Adam SmithSuspensions: Justin KluivertBRENTFORDInjuries: Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva, Gustavo Nunes, Rico Henry, Kristoffer Ajer, Fabio Carvalho, Ben Mee, Ethan Pinnock, Igor ThiagoSuspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood, Danny Welbeck, Evan Ferguson, Pervis Estupinan (doubt), Mats WiefferSuspensions: NoneCHELSEAInjuries: Wesley Fofana, Mykhailo Mudryk, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Romeo Lavia (doubt), Carney Chukwuemeka, Benoit BadiashileSuspensions: NoneCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Matheus Franca, Franco Umeh-Chibueze, Adam WhartonSuspensions: NoneEVERTONInjuries: Seamus Coleman, Tim Iroegbunam, James Garner, Dwight McNeilSuspensions: NoneFULHAMInjuries: Harrison Reed, Kenny Tete, Reiss Nelson, Sander BergeSuspensions: NoneIPSWICHInjuries: George Hirst, Chiedozie Ogbene, Axel Tuanzebe, Conor Chaplin, Massimo Luongo (doubt), Janoi DonacienSuspensions: NoneLEICESTERInjuries: Ricardo Pereira, Abdul Fatawu, Mads Hermansen, Wilfred Ndidi, Wout Faes (doubt), Kasey McAteerSuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Ibrahima Konate (doubt), Conor Bradley (doubt), Joe GomezSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: Oscar Bobb, Rodri, John Stones, Matheus Nunes, Ederson (doubt), Ruben DiasSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford, Victor Lindelof, Mason MountSuspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Jamaal Lascelles, Emil Krafth, Sven Botman (doubt), Nick Pope, Callum WilsonSuspensions: Fabian ScharNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Danilo, Ibrahim Sangare, Murillo (doubt), Callum Hudson-Odoi (doubt)Suspensions: NoneSOUTHAMPTONInjuries: Gavin Bazunu, Ross Stewart, Will Smallbone (doubt), Jack Stephens, Flynn Downes (doubt), Juan Larios (doubt)Suspensions: Mateus FernandesTOTTENHAMInjuries: Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Wilson Odobert, Richarlison, Guglielmo Vicario, Mikey Moore, Ben Davies, Destiny UdogieSuspensions: Rodrigo BentancurWEST HAMInjuries: Michail Antonio, Jarrod Bowen, Lukasz FabianskiSuspensions: NoneWOLVESREAD MORE SUN STORIESInjuries: Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Boubacar Traore, Yerson Mosquera, Pablo Sarabia, Toti Gomes, Mario Lemina (doubt)Suspensions: Matheus CunhaBetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 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      Manchester United humiliated? Top tips for Score Predictor Matchweek 18 – £250 cash prize!

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      EXPENSIVE Christmas?Play Score Predictor ahead of Matchweek 18 and you could be £250 richer by Monday night.Play now ahead of this weekend’s actionCredit: Dream TeamSimply submit your predictions for the five selected Premier League games and earn points for the accuracy of your forecast as the action unfolds.If you amass the most points then you’ll claim the cash prize!Here’s some key stats and facts for each fixture, along with our own predictions…Manchester City v West HamBoth these sides have won two, drawn two and lost two of their last six league games.Pep Guardiola’s troops obviously have a much higher ceiling but it remains to be seen whether they have truly reversed their form after a 2-0 win over 19th-placed Leicester last time out.The Hammers mustered some momentum with four results without a loss before all that work was undone when they were mauled by Liverpool last weekend.The worrying thing for Julen Lopetegui is that only the three promoted clubs have a worse goal difference than West Ham at the halfway stage of the campaign.Most read in FootballThe visitors will also be without the injured Jarrod Bowen but it’s easy to envisage Mohammed Kudus causing the hosts some problems in a losing effort.Our Prediction: 3-2 to Man CityBowen is a big miss for West HamCredit: APCrystal Palace v ChelseaThese two sides are separated by 11 places in the table but this contest promises to be competitive if current form is anything to go by.Arsenal are the only team to beat the Eagles since the November international break while the Blues wobbled over the festive period.Chelsea were frustrated by Everton then upset by Fulham and Ipswich.Palace have just won two of their ten home league games this season while only Liverpool have earned more points on the road than Chelsea but Oliver Glasner’s side have solidified in recent weeks, Gabriel Jesus’ haul aside.Our Prediction: 1-1 drawChelsea’s loss to Ipswich has given Enzo Maresca problems to addressCredit: GettyBrighton v ArsenalThe Seagulls are in danger of dropping into the bottom half having gone seven games without a win.No team has drawn as many times in the top flight this season and the hosts would probably settle for a point against the Gunners on Saturday.As for Mikel Arteta’s side, they beat Brentford in West London on New Year’s Day which deserves suitable merit given no team has banked more points at home than the Bees in 2024/25.Arsenal’s underlying defensive numbers have improved steadily although they will be without the suspended Jurrien Timber this weekend.The reverse fixture finished 1-1 at the Emirates after Declan Rice was shown a second yellow card for delaying the restart but Brighton may find it tougher this time around, even accounting for the visitors’ absentees.Our Prediction: 2-1 to ArsenalJesus has been in fine form of lateCredit: 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 NOWLiverpool v Manchester UnitedThe Red Devils are 19th in the form table (last six games) right now having mustered just two points, the same tally as relegation-bound Southampton.In contrast, Arne Slot’s side have a six-point lead at the top of the table with a game in hand.Liverpool won 3-0 at Old Trafford back in September courtesy of a Luis Diaz brace and it’s hard to imagine anything other than a comfortable home win at Anfield on Sunday.Furthermore, Mohamed Salah, arguably the best player in the world at present, has an excellent record against Man United and he’ll be licking his lips having seen how Newcastle played through Casemiro and company on Monday night.Ruben Amorim’s men haven’t scored in their last three outings.Our Prediction: 4-0 to LiverpoolSalah always seems to score against Man UnitedCredit: AlamyWolves v Nottingham ForestMonday night’s game at Molinuex could be an unofficial Nuno Espirito Santo appreciation night.Vitor Pereira’s new manager bounce has helped Wolves beat Leicester and Man United before a draw at Spurs last time out.However, key man Matheus Cunha has been slapped with a two-game suspension for his unseemly clash with Ipswich staff last month.More broadly, Wolves remain 17th while Forest have climbed to third after five consecutive victories.Chris Wood and friends have actually performed better away from home this season so a trip to the Black Country won’t intimidate them.READ MORE SUN STORIESOur Prediction: 2-0 to ForestThink you know better? Prove it by playing Score Predictor ahead of this weekend’s action.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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      Transfers recommendations ahead of Gameweek 18: Antonee Robinson and Anthony Gordon among short-term options

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      WHAT better way to mark the beginning of 2025 than with a shed-load of Dream Team points?The festive season may be at an end but football shows no sign of slowing down with Gameweek 18 set to incorporate three competitions.After a full round of Premier League fixtures, Arsenal, Newcastle, Tottenham and Liverpool will compete in the Carabao Cup semi-finals in midweek while Everton and Fulham will play in the early FA Cup third round games on Thursday night.And that brings us onto our first transfer recommendation for Gameweek 18…USA! USA! USA!Credit: Dream TeamAntonee Robinson (£4m)The Cottagers’ left-back has arguably been the Premier League’s best player in his position this season and there’s rarely been a better time to back him in the world of Dream Team.Robinson averages 5.9 points-per-game in 2024/25 and leads the way for assists among defenders with seven.Not only that, no other asset in his position has earned more bonus points than the USA international (24) at this stage.Fulham are due to host both Ipswich and Watford in Gameweek 18, a favourable double header on paper.Marco Silva may choose to rest one of his key players against Championship opposition in the FA Cup but Robinson is still a strong option if he’s only deployed against the Tractor Boys on Sunday.Most read in FootballThe 27-year-old may not be a long-term selection as he’ll fall behind in fixtures when the European competitions resume in Gameweek 20 but he’s a smart one-week punt.Anthony Gordon (£4.8m)Newcastle are flyingCredit: RexNewcastle’s No10 is among the most in-form midfielders right now having amassed 64 points since the start of Gameweek 13 at an average of eight per outing.The Magpies are due to visit North London twice this coming Gameweek; a league visit to Spurs and a Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Arsenal.Difficult match-ups on paper but given the defensive injury crisis currently nagging Ange Postecoglou coupled with the Magpies’ impressive form, Gordon has to be considered a decent option.Alexander Isak (£5.8m) remains Newcastle’s top asset but it may be worth doubling up for the next two Gameweeks.Gordon ranks fifth for bonus points among all players.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 NOWLuis Diaz (£4.1m)Gaffers can’t make up their minds about Luis DiazCredit: GettyFew players have experienced such dramatic fluctuations in popularity as the Liverpool winger this season.Diaz has been among the five most transferred-in players ahead of eight Gameweeks and among the most transferred-out five times!The Colombia international is very much back in favour having scored his 12th goal of the campaign last time out.Arne Slot’s side will play Manchester United at Anfield this Sunday before travelling to Spurs on Wednesday night.Without context, this double header would be a tricky prospect but on current form the Reds will feel confident of getting the job done on both fronts.Diaz’s minutes are difficult to predict but he’ll get a good run out with two fixtures scheduled.It should go without saying that Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.7m) and Mohamed Salah (£7.8m) are the first ports of call in regards to Liverpool points.Ollie Watkins (£4.9m)Watkins will have to step up in the absence of Jhon Duran and Morgan RogersCredit: ReutersAston Villa aren’t among the six teams with two fixtures to fulfil in Gameweek 18 but their one game, a home match-up against Leicester, could yield plentiful returns.The Foxes conceded 115 shots in six games throughout December.Any team allowing their opponents almost 20 shots over the course of 90 minutes is likely to give up a lot of points.With Morgan Rogers (£3.2m) and Jhon Duran (£2.9m) both suspended, Watkins is likely to be the main beneficiary at Villa Park on Saturday.Only Salah banked more points among forwards than the England international in Gameweek 17.He scored one goal and assisted another against Brighton for a 15-point haul.READ MORE SUN STORIESDream Team managers can back Watkins in Gameweek 18 and then revert to the affordable Rogers later this month.Confirm your transfers for Gameweek 18 before Saturday’s 11am deadline.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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      Enter our new Last Man Standing prize league – pick a team and compete for the £2,000 jackpot!

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      DREAM Team HQ is pleased to announce that the fourth Last Man Standing prize league of the season is now open!The overall winner will claim a cool £2,000. Once again it’s free to play so, honestly, why wouldn’t you enter?!Manchester City used to be a ‘banker’ in Last Man Standing – not any more!Credit: RexLast Man Standing is quick-to-play and easy to understand.Ahead of each Matchweek (MW), you simply have to select one Premier League team to win their upcoming weekend fixture.PLAY LAST MAN STANDING NOW AHEAD OF LATEST PRIZE LEAGUE – £2,000 CASH UP FOR GRABS!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.Will Arteta’s Arsenal be reliable now Bukayo Saka is out injured?Credit: PASo if you back Arsenal to win at Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend, for example, you’ll progress to the next Matchweek but you will no longer be able to select the Gunners as your designated team.This is where it gets strategic.Most read in Dream TeamIf 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!The deadline for this latest prize league is 12.30pm this Saturday (4 January), with the following fixtures due to played over that weekend:Aston Villa v Leicester CityBournemouth v EvertonBrighton v ArsenalCrystal Palace v ChelseaFulham v Ipswich TownLiverpool v Manchester UtdManchester City v West HamSouthampton v BrentfordTottenham v Newcastle UnitedWolverhampton Wanderers v Nott’m ForestPick a winner from that bunch and you’ll advance to the next Matchweek, one step closer to the £2,000 prize.Just a heads up that, after the first week, it you forget to select a team before the Matchweek deadline you’ll be randomly allocated one from those available.If 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.Incredibly, our first prize league – which began way back in MW1 – still has three players remaining going into MW18.Our second prize league (MW6) was won by C. Townrow (subject to usual checks by our competition team). He beat a whopping 31,620 other players. READ MORE SUN STORIESAt the time of writing, our third prize league (MW12) has 247 competitors left.The fourth? Well that could be you. Get involved right here!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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      Transfer recommendations for Gameweek 16: Jarrod Bowen among tempting short-term punts

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      ALL 20 Premier League teams are set to play twice in Gameweek 16.As a result, it’s bound to a high-scoring affair and so it’s imperative all Dream Team managers confirm some smart transfers before Saturday’s 11am deadline – it might be a good idea to activate a Booster as well.As usual, we won’t insult your intelligence by recommending Bukayo Saka (£6.9m), Mohamed Salah (£7.6m) and other obvious players but allow us to present some alternative transfer suggestions.An underrated gemCredit: Dream TeamJarrod Bowen (£5.9m)Let’s start with an immensely tempting one-week punt.West Ham’s No20 averages 7.5 points-per-game this season and leads the way among forwards for bonus points.More recently, Bowen has produced 86 points since the start of Gameweek 7 at an average of 8.6 per outing – an outstanding effort given what most of his team-mates have produced.Those numbers suggest it’s reasonable to expect a healthy haul from the England international in Gameweek 16 with the Hammers set to take on Brighton and Southampton.Saints conceded five goals in one half in their last league game so it wouldn’t be a surprise if Bowen cleaned up on Boxing Day.Gabriel (£5.3m)Most read in FootballGuess who?Credit: AlamyWilliam Saliba (£5.3m) did an excellent job filling in as Arsenal’s primary set-piece threat but the main man is back now.Gabriel marked his return from injury with a nine-point return against Everton last weekend and the Gunners will be hopeful of at least one clean sheet in Gameweek 16 up against Crystal Palace and Ipswich – two of the lowest scorers in the top flight this season.The Brazilian centre-back features in 10.1% of teams and is currently ranked fourth among assets in his position with 120 points to his name.No defender has scored more goals (four) than Gabriel this season.Lewis Hall (£3.6m)A man in formCredit: GettyNewcastle’s left-back is technically Dream Team’s most in-form defender right now.Hall is coming off the back of a massive 27-point haul in Gameweek 15 having provided two assists in the Magpies’ 4-0 thrashing of Leicester last weekend.Kyle Walker-Peters (£3.1m) and Pedro Porro (£4.4m) are the only defenders who have earned more bonus points than the former Chelsea man this campaign.Eddie Howe’s side travel to Ipswich this weekend before hosting Aston Villa on Boxing Day.On a similar theme, we tipped Alexander Isak (£5.4m) last week and he’s worth repeating after a 19-point haul in Gameweek 15.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 NOWAmad Diallo (£3.7m)Mr PopularCredit: PAManchester United’s derby day hero is currently the most popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 16 and with good reason.Diallo has registered three goals and seven assists in his last seven outings – a fruitful spell that has yielded 87 points in six Gameweeks.The 22 year-old is ungenerously categorised as a forward in Dream Team but that’s not really a problem while he’s among the goal involvements.The Red Devils host Bournemouth this weekend before a trip to 19th-placed Wolves, who have the worst defensive record in the Premier League in 2024/25.Cole Palmer (£6.3m) and/or Nicolas Jackson (£4.2m)A prolific partnershipCredit: GettyA quick note to finish because we wrote an entire article about Chelsea’s top performers earlier in the week.READ MORE SUN STORIESWithout wanting to repeat ourselves, Palmer and Jackson are more viable now than ever before because the European competitions are on hold for the festive period.The England star is essential as a midfielder who has racked up 174 points from just 16 appearances this season.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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      Captaincy options for Gameweek 16: Alexander Isak to edge out familiar favourites?

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      THE captaincy conversation has been far more interesting this season.In 2023/24, Dream Team managers who kept the armband on Erling Haaland (£8.4m) every week without fail were justified in doing so but those who have employed the same strategy this campaign have probably fallen behind gaffers who prefer to target specific fixtures.Haaland captainers have been punished in recent weeksCredit: GettyAhead of Gameweek 15, we put our reputation on the line by hailing Bukayo Saka (£6.9m) a better captaincy option than Mohamed Salah (£7.6m) on account of him being more likely to play in the Carabao Cup.And so it proved to be as Arsenal’s No7 came off the bench in midweek to register an assist while Liverpool’s main man was rested for his side’s trip to Southampton.Saka notched 13 points to Salah’s six when all was said and done, a decent swing for Dream Team bosses who opted to double the former’s points.We also recommended Alexander Isak (£5.4m) as a strong captaincy option outside of the familiar favourites with a view to targeting his home fixture against Leicester.The Sweden international repaid our faith with a 17-point haul against the Foxes via a goal and an assist – he only added two points against Brentford in midweek but the damage was done.Isak’s form is impossible to ignoreCredit: ReutersLooking ahead to Gameweek 16, it’s essentially a mirror repeat with Saka, Salah and Isak the leading captaincy candidates in our mind.The Gunners are due to face Crystal Palace and Ipswich while Arne Slot’s side will take on Tottenham and Leicester.All 20 teams will fulfil a Premier League double header this coming Gameweek and so Saka and Salah should start both fixtures.Most read in FootballAs for Newcastle, they travel to Portman Road on Saturday before hosting Aston Villa on Boxing Day.Given that Isak has scored six goals and provided three assists in his last eight league outings, he has to be considered an extremely tempting captain.Elsewhere, Bruno Fernandes’ (£6.3m) backers will be hopeful of healthy returns with Manchester United set to take on Bournemouth and Wolves – the latter have the worst defensive record in the top flight this season.Forgetting someone?Credit: GettyBut hang on, how could we forget Cole Palmer (£6.3m)?Chelsea’s talisman has a rare double Gameweek in the form of Everton and Fulham.The Blues are the Premier League’s form side at present and Palmer boasts the highest points-per-game average (10.9) among all players in 2024/25.That’s a rather compelling case.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 NOWSaka v Salah v Isak v Palmer is a head-scratcher this Gameweek and gaffers who still have their Max Captain Booster must be tempted to guarantee a points-laden Christmas.Remember to select your captain (and vice captain) before Saturday’s 11am deadline.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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      Play Score Predictor now ahead of Matchweek 16 – win an early Christmas present of £250 cash!

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      HOW does an early Christmas present of £250 sound?That’s exactly how much dosh we’ll give away to the winner of Score Predictor Matchweek 16.Play now ahead of the weekend’s actionCredit: Dream TeamSimply submit your predictions for the five selected Premier League games and earn points for the accuracy of your forecast as the action unfolds.If you amass the most points then you’ll claim the cash prize!Allow us to present some key stats and facts for each relevant fixture this Matchweek to help inform your decisions.Crystal Palace v ArsenalThe Eagles have lost just one of their last nine games in all competitions and would have been particularly delighted with a 3-1 victory over rivals Brighton last time out.After a tough start to the season, Oliver Glasner’s side have become much harder to beat lately but the Gunners have prospered in this match-up in recent years.Mikel Arteta’s men have won the last four meetings with Palace, scoring 12 goals and conceding just two in that time.Arsenal were frustrated by Everton last weekend and they will have to be more inventive from open play at Selhurst Park as Palace generally defend corners well – only Brentford have conceded fewer league set-piece goals this season.Most read in FootballThat being said, it’s difficult to ignore the significant gap between these two sides in the league table.Our Prediction: 1-0 to ArsenalArsenal sit third in the table currentlyCredit: GettyEverton v ChelseaThe fixtures don’t get any easier for the Toffees following their rearguard at the Emirates.Cole Palmer and friends are flying at the top of the form table having won every game so far this month.The Blues have also earned more points on the road than any other top-flight team this term.Meanwhile, Everton have mustered just nine points from seven league games at Goodison Park.It’s hard to look past Enzo Maresca’s troops, especially as the last meeting between these sides finished 6-0 to the Londoners – Palmer scored four goals that day.Our Prediction: 2-0 to ChelseaPalmer enjoyed himself against Everton last seasonCredit: RexFulham v SouthamptonMarco Silva’s side remain unbeaten this month despite a tough run of fixtures.They drew to Tottenham, Arsenal and Liverpool either side of a 3-1 win over Brighton – the Seagulls’ first defeat at home in 2024/25.As for Saints, they shipped five goals in one half to Spurs last weekend which proved to be the end of Russell Martin’s tenure at St Mary’s.Southampton have cobbled together just five points since promotion and only one of those has come away from home.Strange things can happen in the wake of a manager’s dismissal but this should be comfortable Sunday afternoon for Fulham.Our Prediction: 3-1 to FulhamMarco Silva is doing an excellent job at FulhamCredit: AFPManchester United v BournemouthLike Fulham, the Cherries are a well-organised outfit making waves in the top half this season – they’re up to sixth after Monday night’s draw with West Ham.Andoni Iraola’s side have knocked off Manchester City, Arsenal and Spurs at home but their away record isn’t bad either – they rank seventh for points won on the road.As for the Red Devils, it’s difficult to gauge where they’re at while Ruben Amorim beds in but a late turnaround in the Manchester derby has kept spirits high.Historically speaking, Bournemouth would be massive underdogs at Old Trafford but these two sides have never been closer in terms of their current prospects and the South Coasters did win 3-0 in the corresponding fixture just over a year ago.At this stage, the most common selection among Score Predictor users is a 2-1 home win but we’re inclined to give the visitors more credit.Our Prediction: 2-2 drawAmad Diallo inspired his side to victory at the EtihadCredit: PATottenham v LiverpoolSunday’s 4:30pm kick-off promises much excitement as it pits the league’s second-top scorers against the leaders.Ange Postecoglou is not one to turtle up against strong opponents while Liverpool are missing key personnel in defence so this could be a high-scoring affair.Spurs beat the Reds 2-1 at home last season but that game was overshadowed by a VAR howler that disallowed a perfectly fine Luis Diaz goal.Liverpool got their revenge with a 4-2 win at Anfield back in May and it’s tempting to back a similar scoreline this time around.READ MORE SUN STORIESOur Prediction: 4-2 to LiverpoolProve you know better by submitting your predictions for Matchweek 16 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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      Dream Team’s Second Shot League starts January 4th – start fresh and compete for £5,000 prize pot

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      HAS the first half of your Dream Team season not gone to plan?Maybe you’ve suffered rotten luck with injuries or made one too many ill-judged transfers.Or perhaps you’re interested in playing Dream Team for the first time and don’t want to wait until the 2025/26 campaign.Whatever your situation, our Second Shot League offers you a chance to start fresh in the new year and compete for a prize pot of £5,000!Struggling Dream Team bosses have the chance to start fresh in Gameweek 18Credit: Dream TeamOur Second Shot League allows new gaffers to compete against existing ones on a level playing field throughout the second half of the season.Think of it as a clean slate, although of course the overall leaderboard from Gameweek 1 will continue as normal.Scoring starts on January 4th with Tottenham v Newcastle due to get Gameweek 18 underway at 12:30pm – the deadline for submitting a new team or tweaking an existing one will be 11am the same day.To clarify, the Second Shot League will only take into account points scored between Saturday January 4th and the end of the season.SECOND SHOT PRIZE MONEY1st: £3,5002nd: £1,5003rd: £500Need a reset in 2025? You’re not the only one…Credit: APPerhaps you’ve heard about Dream Team’s market-leading scoring system, flexible transfer process, and our game-changing Boosters?If so, now is the perfect time to get involved as the Second Shot League will give you a fair, competitive framework to measure yourself against rivals old and new.Managers new and old will automatically be entered into the Second Shot League come January 4th so if you’re happy with your progress so far, keep going, this is another route to cash winnings if you excel throughout the second half of the season.New to Dream Team? Check out the Game Rules here.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