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      Ilkay Gundogan’s starting Dream Team price revealed ahead of anticipated return to Manchester City

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      MANCHESTER CITY are expected to resign Ilkay Gundogan in what would be one of the most surprising transfers of the summer.The 33-year-old departed the Etihad at the end of the treble-winning 2022/23 season and promptly joined Barcelona but just over a year later he’s set to return to the Premier League and, more importantly, the world of Dream Team.Don’t call it a comebackCredit: Dream TeamThe La Liga giants’ well-documented financial issues have reportedly prevented them from registering new signing Dani Olmo and so Gundogan, one of the highest earners at the club, is being ushered out in an attempt to balance the books.This news has generally been greeted with glee among Man City fans, who still hold fond memories of the German midfielder’s clutch performances in sky blue.Pep Guardiola could do with another quality midfielder and who better than one of Europe’s most-intelligent footballers, one who is already familiar with City’s sophisticated tactics?From a Dream Team perspective, the anticipated transfer presents gaffers with yet another tempting option.Friends reunitedCredit: ReutersGundogan was a widely-selected and successful asset throughout the second half of his first spell, when he became a more regular goalscorer.Having scored 22 goals across his first four seasons at City, he bagged 38 across his last three, including several decisive strikes in big games.Whether Gundogan will return as an advanced, box-crashing goal threat remains to be seen.He may well be deployed in a deeper midfield role, as a tempo-setter, which would likely yield fewer Dream Team points.Most read in FootballGundogan was a popular asset in Dream Team Euros earlier this summerCredit: RexThe broader view is that Gundogan is a class act with a history of providing healthy returns who is set to rejoin the team that have provided the most points collectively in recent years.If/when the transfer is confirmed, Gundogan will be added to Dream Team at £4m.For comparison, that puts him level with Jeremy Doku (£4m), slightly more expensive than Jack Grealish (£3.5m) and Savinho (£3.5m) but a fraction cheaper than Rodri (£4.5m) and Bernardo Silva (£4.5m).Tempting, tempting…BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £60 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 6x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 2 x £10 Bet Builder, 2 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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      Rico Lewis offers cheap route into Manchester City’s defence but perhaps only temporarily

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      SEVERAL widely-owned defenders justified their popularity in Gameweek 1.Josko Gvardiol (£4.5m), Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.5m) and Pedro Porro (£4m) all banked double-digit hauls to pick up where they left off last season but gaffers should also take note of the surprise names floating near the top of the rankings at this exceedingly early stage.Rico Lewis (£3m) being a prime example.Mature beyond his yearsCredit: Dream TeamThe 19-year-old was listed at right-back for Manchester City’s opening game against Chelsea but, as is common these days, he was deployed as an inverted full-back and spent a lot of time in midfield.After a typically mature yet tenacious performance, Lewis earned nine points via a clean sheet, bonus point, two tackles and appearance points as Pep Guardiola’s side won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.The England one-cap wonder was expected to start for the champions in Gameweek 1 as Kyle Walker (£4m) returned to training late following his involvement with the Three Lions at Euro 2024.After an impressive performance and healthy returns to show for it, many Dream Team managers will now be wondering how long Lewis will maintain his status as a starter for the defending champions.Walker was an unused substitute at Stamford BridgeCredit: GettyIn the short-term, he appears to be a strong option for Gameweek 2 with Man City set to host Ipswich.They will then travel to West Ham in Gameweek 3 before Gameweek 4 brings a home game against Brentford as well as their first Champions League fixture of 2024/25.At £3m, Lewis is comfortably the cheapest City defender and should be considered a tremendously generous bargain if guaranteed substantial minutes.Most read in FootballBut at this stage it remains unclear if and when Walker will reclaim his place as first-choice right-back.The 34-year-old was an unused substitute on Sunday, as was John Stones (£4.5m), but Phil Foden (£6.5m) was given 45 minutes – perhaps an indication that the England contingent will be reintegrated sooner rather than later.Lewis contributed to City’s win in West LondonCredit: EPAOf course, there’s a chance Walker may have been permanently usurped.His performance levels have been declining of late, as is natural with age, while Lewis’ role at the club grows in prominence every day.Guardiola cares not for egos and reputations, he will always select the team he believes best capable of getting a result and it may be this results in fewer minutes for Walker going forward.Alternatively, Lewis may be given increased playing time in specialist midfield roles – a possibility that would certainly increase his Dream Team viability. At the very least, this is a situation for Dream Team bosses to monitor closely.Jack Grealish sneaks out of Bernardo Silva’s birthday party in underground tunnel as Man City stars hit town with Wags (1) More

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      Kaoru Mitoma currently most transferred-in Dream Team player ahead of Gameweek 2 after 13-point haul

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      KAORU MITOMA (£3.5m) sent out a reminder of his talents to Dream Team managers everywhere at the weekend.Having missed the last three months of the 2023/24 season with a back injury, Brighton’s No22 marked his return to competitive action with a goal against Everton on Saturday.Mitoma’s return to action is a huge boost for BrightonCredit: Dream TeamMitoma was on hand at the back post to finish off an incisive move and put the Seagulls ahead in what was ultimately a comfortable 3-0 victory for the visitors at Goodison Park.His goal was one of three shots on target, the joint-most in the Premier League at this embryonic stage of the campaign, while only two players completed more successful dribbles – a key factor in him earning a bonus point against the Toffees.Add in three tackles (one point) plus 89 minutes (two points) and the Japan international left Merseyside with a 13-point haul.Only top-tier assets Mohamed Salah (£7m) and Bukayo Saka (£6m) banked more points (15 each) in Gameweek 1.Mitoma’s reminder has already been widely heeded as he’s currently the most transferred-in player in Dream Team ahead of Gameweek 2.Ashley Young failed to deal with Mitoma on SaturdayCredit: GettyThere’s still plenty of time for that to change with the deadline falling at 11am on Saturday morning but the 27-year-old is certainly a popular recruit.This is understandable as Fabian Hurzeler’s side registered the biggest win of the first round of Premier League fixtures.Overreacting to the opening weekend can lead gaffers astray but Mitoma is a player who has punched above his weight in Dream Team previously – he was one of the game’s best value-for-money gems back in 2022/23.Most read in FootballAt £3.5m he’s certainly affordable right now, particularly if he’s going to rediscover his best form now he’s fully recovered from injury, as his first outing of the new campaign suggests.Brighton are due to face Manchester United and Crawley in Gameweek 2 with the latter being a Carabao Cup fixture.All 13 top flight clubs not set to participate in Europe this season will be in action in midweek after a full round of league games across Saturday and Sunday.Hurzeler couldn’t have asked for a better start to life in the Premier LeagueCredit: ReutersWhether Mitoma will start both fixtures remains to be seen as a certain degree of rotation is expected across the board in the early rounds of the domestic cups but he does appear to be decent option in the mid-range.Gaffers keen on Mitoma should be aware that Brighton travel to Arsenal in Gameweek 3 – one of the toughest match-ups for an attack-minded asset given the Gunners’ defensive solidity in recent times.Home games against Ipswich and Nottingham Forest in Gameweeks 4 and 5 seem much more favourable but Dream Team bosses should be targeting the midweek European fixtures at that time.Of course, it’s entirely possible to recruit Mitoma on a temporary basis until the time comes to replace him with a player active in the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League (if Chelsea win their play-off). More

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      Mohamed Salah & Bukayo Saka quickest out the blocks to remind gaffers they’re must-have assets

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      THE opening weekend of the new season ticked a lot of Dream Team boxes.Erling Haaland (£7.5m) scored, Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.5m) created big chances, and last season’s top three sides all kept clean sheets.Leicester and Tottenham players will have the final word but as it stands, two familiar superstars will top the rankings after Gameweek 1 in Mohamed Salah (£7m) and Bukayo Saka (£6m).Salah and Saka are on top ahead of Gameweek 2Credit: Dream TeamThe former scored and assisted as Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-0 on Saturday.The Tractor Boys did well to restrict the visitors for an hour at Portman Road but the Reds’ attacking quality shone through in final half hour.Liverpool’s Egyptian hero, in his 350th game for the club, put it on a plate for Diogo Jota (£4.5m) before bagging his customary opening weekend goal five minutes later.No player registered more shots on target (three) over the weekend and so Salah banked 15 points by the final whistle – doubled to 30 for those who captained him.Quick out the blocksCredit: GettyNot long after, Arsenal’s No7 also registered a goal and an assist in a 2-0 win to underline his status as one of Dream Team’s top-tier assets.Saka provided an inviting cross for Kai Havertz (£4.5m) midway through the first half and scored a trademark finish in the second half with a powerful left-footed effort past Jose Sa (£2.5m).The England international also registered three shots on target and would have been the outright top performer had he not been booked, which dropped him down a point to 15 from 16.Most read in FootballSalah and Saka’s status as early joint-leaders is a reminder to all Dream Team bosses of the need for premium options.Finding value-for-money difference-makers is an important aspect of the game but so is recognising which of the expensive stars are worth the investment.Salah against Ipswich always looked like a match-up to targetCredit: EPAOnly Haaland started the campaign with a higher price than Salah while Saka is the joint-third most-costly midfielder alongside Cole Palmer (£6m) and Bruno Fernandes (£6m).Their combined cost added to Haaland’s price equals £21.5million – 43% of each gaffer’s starting budget.Committing this much cash to three players means having to make sacrifices elsewhere but the trio’s return of 39 points in Gameweek 1 speaks for itself.A familiar sightCredit: PASalah’s form dropped away at the back end of last season but the broader point is that he has finished among the top point-scorers in Dream Team for seven consecutive campaigns, having averaged 30 goals (all comps) per season during that time.Combine his historical pedigree with a fast start and Liverpool’s relatively favourable fixtures until October and it already seems curious that approximately three quarters of gaffers decided to go without him from the get-go.It will be interesting to see to what degree his ownership rises before Brentford’s visit to Anfield in Gameweek 2.’Ben Brereton Diaz is a disgrace and should face charge with Schar’ | The Whistleblower, Mark Halsey More

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      Diogo Jota among the points as Dream Team bosses rush to ditch Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo

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      DREAM TEAM managers who took a punt on Diogo Jota (£4.5m) in Gameweek 1 were handsomely rewarded.All the pre-season hints suggested that the Portugal international would start the campaign as Liverpool’s first-choice centre-forward and that proved to be the case against Ipswich on Saturday.Jota justified his selection with a goal at Portman RoadCredit: Dream TeamThe Tractor Boys gave a good account of themselves upon their return to the top flight but there’s no denying the fixture computer dealt them a rough hand and the quality of Arne Slot’s side ultimately prevailed in the second half.Jota opened the scoring with a typically precise finish on the hour-mark to cap off a classy move.The 27-year-old was replaced by Cody Gakpo (£4.5m) with just over ten minutes of normal time remaining but his job was done with nine Dream Team points to show for his efforts.In fact, greedy gaffers may have wanted more from him as he also missed a header from close range just prior to his goal for what would have been a thoroughly deserved assist for Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.5m).Salah was also on target for the Reds in Gameweek 1Credit: EPAJota’s owners should be satisfied with a nine-point return, especially as it’s likely to cement his status as starting striker, for the time being at least.Liverpool’s fixtures appear relatively favourable until mid-October and so the player tasked with occupying the space between the posts in the opposition’s box clearly has huge potential.Jota is statistically one of the most efficient finishers in the Premier League and he averages a goal every 139 minutes in the top flight since his switch to Anfield.The problem is that injuries have limited his game time across the last two years.Most read in FootballIf he can stay fit and Slot is willing to give him a consistent run of starts, he could quickly make a mockery of his £4.5m starting price.Nunez was an unused substitute on SaturdayOf course, this would be bad news for Dream Team bosses keen on Darwin Nunez (£4.5m) and the aforementioned Gakpo.With Mohamed Salah (£7m) a lock on the right flank, there’s stiff competition for the other two places in the front three, with Luis Diaz (£4.5m) also in the mix.A sustained run of starts for Jota would inevitably mean reduced minutes for the other options capable of leading the line.It’s telling that both Nunez and Gakpo are already among the most transferred-out players ahead of Gameweek 2.Dream Team bosses will have to learn Slot’s preferences quicklyCredit: ReutersPredicting starting line-ups for Gameweek 1 is difficult – this is particularly true for teams with new managers – and so many gaffers will be using their two transfers to correct any errors in judgement prior to Gameweek 2.This is no time to be stubborn, holding onto a non-starter throughout August will only compound the problem. Gary Neville reveals mega-money bet with Jamie Carragher on Man Utd v Liverpool in title race as Keane picks his winner More

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      Which teams have the easiest August fixtures? Smart Dream Team bosses will target favourable match-ups

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      WITH £5,000 up for grabs in Gameweek 1, many Dream Team managers will understandably be focused on the first round of Premier League games when locking in their selections.However, it’s also wise to consider the first few weeks of the new campaign as a whole when choosing players.Two transfers per Gameweek allows for a certain degree of flexibility but smart gaffers will always look ahead when devising their strategies.PLAY DREAM TEAM TODAY – £50,000 TOP PRIZE PLUS £5,000 FOR GAMEWEEK 1 WINNER!Start the new season in style by checking the fixtures ahead of timeWith that in mind, let’s look at the fixtures for the first three Gameweeks of the season, covering August, for all 20 Premier League clubs.ARSENALWolves (h)Aston Villa (a)Brighton (h)A moderate start for last season’s runners-up.The Villains are the only team to beat the Gunners in the league since the turn of the year – in fact, Unai Emery’s side did the double over them last season.ASTON VILLAMost read in FootballWest Ham (a)Arsenal (h)Leicester (a)Villa’s pre-season wasn’t the most convincing and it remains to be seen to what extent key man Ollie Watkins (£6m) will be thrown straight in having been given an extended rest after Euro 2024.As already mentioned, they took six points off Arsenal in 2023/24 but a trip to the Emirates is a daunting prospect nonetheless – a difficult match-up to predict this early.BOURNEMOUTHNottingham Forest (a)Newcastle (h)West Ham (a)Everton (a)The thing to note here is that the Cherries’ trip to the London Stadium is a Carabao Cup second round fixture.All the top-flight clubs not participating in Europe have two fixtures to fulfil in Gameweek 2.Andoni Iraola will have to adapt to life without Dominic Solanke (£4m), who scored 21 goals in all competitions last time out.Solanke is a big miss for BournemouthCredit: RexBRENTFORDCrystal Palace (h)Liverpool (a)Colchester (a)Southampton (h)The Bees have a few injuries to contend with and the uncertainty over Ivan Toney’s (£4m) future probably isn’t doing their preparations much good either.If the Eagles pick up where they left off then Thomas Frank’s side could find life hard going to begin with as they travel to Anfield for their second outing.The second half of the month looks considerably more friendly.BRIGHTONEverton (a)Manchester United (h)Crawley (h)Arsenal (a)The Seagulls have looked good in pre-season and will hope to take advantage of the injury-ravaged hosts at Goodison Park this weekend.A perfect cup draw against local rivals from League One is offset by meetings with two of the Premier League’s biggest clubs either side of it – although Brighton have a decent record against the Red Devils in recent years.Dream Team’s Fantasy Football GamePLAY DREAM TEAM AHEAD OF THE NEW SEASON!£5,000 prize for the manager who earns the most points in Gameweek 1 – master the opening weekend for a HUGE payout!Play in Mini Leagues against your mates£50,000 jackpot for overall winner plus other weekly prizesPlay for FREE via Dream Team’s app or website today!CHELSEAManchester City (h)Wolves (a)Crystal Palace (h)A visit from the defending champions represents a tough start for the Blues, especially as Pep Guardiola’s beat them in a friendly just a few weeks ago.It’s difficult to get a read on Chelsea amid the constant whirlwind of transfer activity and managerial changes but Cole Palmer (£6m) is set to start the campaign as the second-most popular player in Dream Team.CRYSTAL PALACEBrentford (a)West Ham (h)Norwich (h)Chelsea (a)Oliver Glasner’s men finished last season with six wins from the last seven games and while they’ve lost Michael Olise, the likes of Eberechi Eze (£4.5m), Marc Guehi (£3.5m) and Jean-Philippe Mateta (£3.5m) remain… for now at least.Palace don’t have the easiest set of fixtures this month but they won’t be too fearful either.Palace fans are desperate to hold onto EzeCredit: GettyEVERTONBrighton (h)Tottenham (a)Doncaster (h)Bournemouth (h)The Toffees have the benefit of three home games out of their first four, which might offset their injury absentees to some degree.Sean Dyche’s side kept things tight at the back last season but lacked firepower up top.A trip to Spurs might be hard work but games against Brighton and Bournemouth should provide an indication of where Everton are at right now.FULHAMManchester United (a)Leicester (h)Birmingham (a)Ipswich (a)The Cottagers help get the new season underway at 8pm this evening.After that, they’ve got two newly-promoted teams and a Carabao Cup game against a second-tier outfit – rather friendly all things considered.Gameweek 1 starts with Fulham away to Manchester UnitedCredit: FulhamFCIPSWICHLiverpool (h)Manchester City (a)AFC Wimbledon (a)Fulham (h)Talk about a baptism of fire!The Tractor Boys will have to fight tooth and nail to avoid a pair of shellackings first up.LEICESTERTottenham (h)Fulham (a)Tranmere (h)Aston Villa (h)Like Everton, the Foxes only have one away day across their first four fixtures.Most pundits aren’t expecting much from the Championship winners, especially with a potential points deduction looming, but they have some talented players in their ranks.Having to play two of last season’s top five early doors isn’t ideal.LIVERPOOLIpswich (a)Brentford (h)Manchester United (a)Many Dream Team bosses will be expecting big things from Mohamed Salah (£7m) and company this Saturday.The Reds’ fixtures look relatively favourable until mid-October if truth be told but it’s worth noting they’ve only won twice at Old Trafford in the league in the last ten seasons.Salah is always among the best Dream Team performersCredit: AlamyMANCHESTER CITYChelsea (a)Ipswich (h)West Ham (a)Is there such a thing as a hard fixture for a team that has won the league four times in a row?Gaffers will be expecting a massive haul from Erling Haaland at home to Ipswich in Gameweek 2.MANCHESTER UNITEDFulham (h)Brighton (a)Liverpool (h)Erik ten Hag admitted that his side were “not ready” for the new season in his press conference, which hardly breeds confidence.Liverpool is clearly the first ‘big’ fixture but Man United fans will know not to underestimate Fulham or Brighton, two teams that won at Old Trafford last season.NEWCASTLESouthampton (h)Bournemouth (a)Nottingham Forest (a)Tottenham (h)Both Alexander Isak (£5m) and Anthony Gordon (£4.5m) are among the eight most-selected assets in Dream Team at the time of writing – that’s a solid indication of what’s expected of the Magpies out the gate.Eddie Howe will be quietly confident of a fast start, especially as Spurs lost 4-0 and 6-1 upon their last two visits to St James’ Park.Popular selectionsCredit: ReutersNOTTINGHAM FORESTBournemouth (h)Southampton (a)Newcastle (h)Wolves (h)Given the match-up with Newcastle is a Carabao Cup fixture, this has to be considered a favourable start for Forest.That being said, Nuno Espirito Santo’s troops finished 17th last season so expectations have to be realistic.Managers taking a punt on Morgan Gibbs-White (£3.5m) will be hopeful of healthy returns this month. SOUTHAMPTONNewcastle (a)Nottingham Forest (h)Cardiff (a)Brentford (a)As play-off winners who shipped 63 goals during the regular Championship campaign, expectations in the top flight aren’t all that high for Saints among neutrals for 2024/25.However, once the long journey to Newcastle is done, their next three games aren’t particularly intimidating and the outlook would change quickly with some positive results.TOTTENHAMLeicester (a)Everton (h)Newcastle (a)Ange Postecoglou’s men stormed out of the blocks last season and they couldn’t have asked much more from the fixture computer than a newly-promoted team first up this time around.Five Spurs players have an ownership of at least 10% prior to Gameweek 1, suggesting gaffers have high hopes.As previously mentioned, Newcastle away has been a bogey fixture of late.Pedro Porro is a widely-selected defender ahead of Gamdweek 1Credit: ReutersWEST HAMAston Villa (h)Crystal Palace (a)Bournemouth (h)Manchester City (h)The Hammers have seemingly recruited well this summer but their first few league fixtures are relatively tricky.Villa finished fourth in 2023/24, Palace have shown signs of immense improvement, and City are the dominant multi-champions.How Julen Lopetegui would love a win in front of the home fans this Saturday…WOLVESArsenal (a)Chelsea (h)Burnley (h)Nottingham Forest (a)READ MORE SUN STORIESIt’s a rough start for Wolves too, made even harder by the sale of Pedro Neto (£3.5m).The second half of the month evens out but they may have to suffer first. 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      Dream Team 2024/25: Liverpool’s top stars, bargain options & players to avoid

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      EVERY Dream Team manager will be intrigued to see how Liverpool get on once the new season gets underway.Jurgen Klopp has departed and Arne Slot has the unenviable task of filling the German’s shoes with little in the way of transfer activity to bolster the squad.The Reds’ fixtures appear relatively favourable across the first few Gameweeks so many Dream Team bosses will be prepared to back them extensively from the get-go.With that in mind, let’s analyse their top stars, bargain options, and players to avoid.PLAY DREAM TEAM AHEAD OF TONIGHT’S DEADLINE – £50,000 TOP PRIZE PLUS £5,000 FOR GAMEWEEK 1 WINNER!Salah is always among the highest point-scorers at the end of the seasonCredit: Dream TeamTOP STARSMohamed Salah (£7m) may have faded towards the back end of last season but still he finished with 330 points to his name, a tally bettered by just four players.The Egyptian hero is a modern Dream Team legend as somebody who averages 30 goals per season since he joined Liverpool in 2017.There is a perception among some fans and pundits that Salah is a selfish player but, while it’s true he takes a lot of shots himself, no forward created more big chances (28) for their team-mates in 2023/24 – he’s an absolute menace in the final third.The 32-year-old’s quality comes at a significant cost as only Erling Haaland (£8.5m) boasts a higher starting price.Most read in FootballThe same can be said of Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.5m), the most-expensive defender in the game ahead of Gameweek 1.Clean sheets remain the primary currency for the assets at the back but it’s generally a good idea to have some attacking threat too and Anfield’s homegrown hero is the cream of the crop.13 assists in all competitions last seasonCredit: AFPAlexander-Arnold’s creative stats put most playmaking midfielders to shame and no defender registered more assists or big chances created last season.It will be interesting to see whether he plays predominantly as an attacking right-back or if Slot follows Klopp and Southgate’s lead and deploys the 25-year-old in midfield from time to time.When we spoke to the overall winner of Dream Team last season, he sang the praises of Luis Diaz (£4.5m) as a differential who many of the other top gaffers foolishly overlooked.The Colombian winger banked 250 points via 13 goals and eight assists last time out.Cody Gakpo (£4.5m) looked excellent on the left flank for Netherlands at Euro 2024 but Diaz has impressed during pre-season and is likely to get the nod at the start of the campaign at least.BARGAIN OPTIONSQuansah may be given a chance to prove himself as a regular starterCredit: EPAThere are strong suggestions Jarell Quansah (£3m) will partner Virgil van Dijk (£5m) at centre-back against Ipswich on Saturday and so he has to be considered an affordable option.If the 21-year-old is able to lock down a starting spot for the foreseeable future, he will become one of the most-selected defenders in the game.Elsewhere, Harvey Elliott (£3m) looks cheap for a player who mustered just shy of 200 points in 2023/24 despite averaging 39.3 minutes per Premier League appearance.The ex-Fulham midfielder is probably too much of a minutes risk to back from the start but managers should keep track of his game time – if he earns a more prominent role he could be a real bargain.Dream Team’s Fantasy Football GamePLAY DREAM TEAM AHEAD OF THE NEW SEASON!£5,000 prize for the manager who earns the most points in Gameweek 1 – master the opening weekend for a HUGE payout!Play in Mini Leagues against your mates£50,000 jackpot for overall winner plus other weekly prizesPlay for FREE via Dream Team’s app or website today!PLAYERS TO AVOIDThis is no reflection on Van Dijk’s status but there are better ways to spend £5m in Dream Team this season.For just £0.5m more, gaffers can back the aforementioned Alexander-Arnold who also benefits from Liverpool’s clean sheets but provides plenty more attacking threat.Alternatively, the top three point-scoring defenders from last season are all available for the same price as the Dutchman: Ben White (£5m), Gabriel (£5m) and William Saliba (£5m).Dream Team bosses should also tread carefully up front.Darwin Nunez may have to wait his turn this seasonCredit: GettyIf we assume Salah and Diaz will start on the flanks, that only leaves one place in the front three for either Gakpo, Darwin Nunez (£4.5m) or Diogo Jota (£4.5m).The latter appears to be the front runner at this stage but Slot will naturally rotate his options, Diaz (and Salah to a lesser degree) included.READ MORE SUN STORIESBacking the wrong horse would mean missing out on plenty of points.It might be wise to wait for a clear indication of the new coach’s pecking order before committing £4.5m to either Gakpo, Nunez or Jota but, for those willing to roll the dice, the latter is a tempting punt for the Reds’ trip to Portman Road this weekend. More

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      7 ways to win with Dream Team this season – from weekly prizes to the HUGE jackpot!

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      DREAM TEAM are determined to give you cash this season.Our beloved fantasy football game remains the star attraction but there’s all sorts of ways you can win prizes throughout the 2024/25 campaign – we’re anticipating 100+ winners overall!PLAY DREAM TEAM AHEAD OF THE NEW SEASON – £50,000 TOP PRIZE PLUS £5,000 FOR GAMEWEEK 1 WINNER!Become a winner with Dream Team this season!Credit: Dream TeamHIT THE JACKPOTThe manager who tops the fantasy leaderboard come the end of the season will bank a whopping £50,000!We’re also giving away £1,000 each to the gaffers who finish 2nd to 11th.QUICK OUT THE BLOCKSTo kick-off the new season in style, we’re putting up £5,000 in Gameweek 1.Gameweek 1 features the first round of Premier League fixtures, starting with Manchester United v Fulham on Friday night and ending with Leicester v Tottenham on Monday night.If your XI earns the most points from the first ten games, you’ll find yourself £5,000 richer!Most read in Dream TeamBut be warned, you are not eligible to win the prize if you activate one of your three Boosters – you’re better off keeping them holstered anyway.Alexander Isak is a popular selection ahead of Gameweek with Newcastle set to host SouthamptonCredit: PAWEEKLY WINSFrom Gameweek 2 onwards, the weekly winner will bank a cool £250 – that’s up £150 from last season.Again, you won’t be eligible to win the weekly prize when you play your Boosters – we want an even playing field.EXTRA LIFEIf you fall foul of some unfortunate injuries or are guilty of one too many ill-judged transfers throughout the first half of the season, our Second Shot League gives you the opportunity to start fresh.No matter what happens beforehand, whomever amasses the most points from January 3rd (just prior to Gameweek 18) until the end of the campaign will bank £3,500.There’s £1,000 for the runner-up and £500 for third as well.Dream Team’s Fantasy Football GamePLAY DREAM TEAM AHEAD OF THE NEW SEASON!£5,000 prize for the manager who earns the most points in Gameweek 1 – master the opening weekend for a HUGE payout!Play in Mini Leagues against your mates£50,000 jackpot for overall winner plus other weekly prizesPlay for FREE via Dream Team’s app or website today!CRYSTAL BALLDon’t forget to play Score Predictor with Dream Team this season.Simply estimate the scores of five selected Premier League games each Matchweek and earn points based on the accuracy of your predictions.As with our fantasy game, there’s an ongoing leaderboard for the entire season, as well £250 for each weekly winner.The overall winner will pocket £3,500, with £1,000 and £500 for second and third respectively.PICK A WINNERLast Man Standing is our shiny new game for the 2024/25 season.Pick a Premier League team to win and you’ll advance to the next Matchweek if they bag the three points.If your chosen team draws or loses, you’re eliminated!But here’s the catch, you can only select each team ONCE – so you can’t pick Manchester City every week!Outlast your rivals to win cash.Play Last Man Standing with Dream Team this seasonCredit: Dream TeamWe’re running SIX Prize Leagues throughout the season:Prize League 1 starts on August 16th – £5,000 prizePrize League 2 starts on September 27th/28th – £2,000 prizePrize League 3 starts on November 22nd/23rd – £2,000 prizePrize League 4 starts on January 3rd/4th – £2,000 prizePrize League 5 starts on March 7th/8th – £2,000 prizePrize League 6 starts on April 25th/26th – £3,000 prizeEXPERIENCE COUNTSAlongside everything else, you will earn Experience Points (XP) throughout the season by playing our various games and completing specific achievements.Essentially, the more you engage with the Dream Team universe the more XP points you’ll earn; so dive head first into Score Predictor, Higher or Lower, and any other offerings that may crop up.Just some of the Badges available that will increase your XPCredit: Dream TeamThe more XP points you earn the higher your level in our Loyalty Programme.Every month there will be prize draws, with better prizes allocated to those in the higher levels:READ MORE SUN STORIESLevel 1 prize – Nike Premier League Academy football (size 5)Level 2 prize – Premier League or EFL football shirt of winner’s choiceLevel 3 prize – £150 Amazon voucherLevel 4 prize – Nintendo SwitchLevel 5 prize – PlayStation 5Level 6 prize – iPhone 15And remember, you can target all these prizes without putting in a single penny of your money – we spoil you! More