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DREAM TEAM managers are ditching some of the game’s most popular stars ahead of Gameweek 36.At the time of writing, Alexander Isak (£5.7m), Mohamed Salah (£6.8m) and Bukayo Saka (£6m) are the three most transferred-out players this week.Isak’s ownership is decreasing as the Gameweek 36 deadline nearsCredit: Dream TeamThese are seismic transfers as all are among the most successful assets in the game.Salah is the outright best performer this season with a whopping 489 points to his name while Isak ranks fourth overall having amassed 336 points.Saka missed three months of the campaign with a hamstring injury but still ranks ninth among midfielders – only Bruno Fernandes (£7m) and Bryan Mbeumo (£4.6m) average more points-per-game in his position.Needless to say, no gaffer should replace players of this pedigree without good reason.On the beach?Credit: GettyNeither Liverpool, Newcastle nor Arsenal are among the select group of teams with two fixtures to fulfil this coming Gameweek and so it’s stands to reason that some Dream Team bosses are turning their backs on the aforementioned names in order to recruit the likes of Eberechi Eze (£5.1m), Erling Haaland (£7.8m), Fernandes and other assets in line to pull double duty.The Magpies are due to visit the Emirates this Sunday in what is undeniably a tricky match-up on paper, hence why their Swedish striker is losing popularity.However, it’s worth remembering that Isak has already scored two goals against the Gunners this season, one in the league and another in the Carabao Cup.The fact Sunday’s headline fixtures pits second against third is clearly a factor in Saka’s declining ownership too but gaffers following this path may be guilty of short-sightedness.Most read in FootballArsenal’s No7 may have a difficult fixture in Gameweek 36 but he’s due to finish the season with a trip to Southampton in Gameweek 37.Saka could feast against Southampton in Gameweek 37Credit: GettySaints held Manchester City to a 0-0 draw last time out but the broader picture is a bleak one; Saints have mustered just 12 points to date having lost the most games and conceded the most goals.Most right-minded Dream Team bosses will fancy Saka to bank his fair share of points at St Mary’s on the final day of the league campaign.It’s perfectly feasible to ditch the England winger for Gameweek 36 and bring him back in for Gameweek 37 but such a ploy would mean using two of the very few transfers remaining to play hokey-cokey with a single player, limiting strategic options elsewhere.In short, it’s probably worth sticking by Saka for the Newcastle game with a view to targeting the away day to Southampton, thereby saving precious transfers better used on other individuals.Can Salah reach 500 points before the season ends?Credit: ReutersAs for Salah, he may be easier to let go despite his hugely impressive record of 33 goals and 23 assists in 2024/25.Truth be told, the Egyptian superstar has slacked off in recent weeks.A goal at home to Spurs and an assist against West Ham are his only goal involvements since mid-March, over a period of nine games.With Liverpool’s Premier League triumph confirmed, Salah and company are in party mode – the squad have flown to Dubai for some rest and relaxation ahead of Monday night’s game against Brighton.The prolific 32-year-old obviously has the capacity to punish gaffers who ditch him but replacing him with a more motivated alternative with an additional fixture is a justifiable decision.Read More on The SunIsak has had success against Arsenal in recent meetingsCredit: GettyIt will be interesting to see how the final two Gameweeks of the season play out now that a sizeable chunk of gaffers have decided to get rid of the game’s most notable players.Removing Isak, Salah and Saka might work out but all three have the ability to make their doubters look very foolish.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 NOW More

PEP GUARDIOLA caused quite a stir among Dream Team managers when he declared Erling Haaland (£7.8m) fit ahead of the Gameweek 35 deadline.Given Manchester City were due to visit relegated Southampton in arguably the biggest mismatch of the Premier League weekend, many gaffers rushed to recruit the big No9.Haaland’s return didn’t go as plannedCredit: Dream TeamHaaland came from nowhere to be the second-most popular recruit for Gameweek 35, narrowly beaten by Bryan Mbeumo (£4.6m) ahead of Brentford’s trip to Ipswich.It was a smart move on paper.The prospect of one of world football’s most prolific goalscorers being unleashed upon the top flight’s worst defence was a mouthwatering one but Dream Team bosses should know not to take anything for granted by now.Haaland mustered just two points (for playing 60+ minutes) at St Mary’s to leave many gaffers bitterly underwhelmed.The popular poacher was virtually anonymous as Saints put up a sterner resistance than expected to hold out for a 0-0 draw.Haaland’s ownership is soaring ahead of Gameweek 36Credit: RexHaving been sidelined since late March, a little ring rust is to be expected.Plus, Haaland is the type of player who is only as good as the players behind him and it’s probably fair to say that Man City may have had one eye on the FA Cup final on the south coast as they played at a relaxed pace.More intensity is expected from Guardiola’s troops at Wembley this coming Saturday, when they will start as favourites against Crystal Palace – they beat the Eagles 5-2 in the league last month.Most read in FootballHad Haaland feasted against Southampton he would almost certainly be the most popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 36, with Man City due to fulfil two fixtures (Palace at Wembley plus a home league game against Bournemouth).But a rusty comeback performance may cause gaffers to think twice.Predicting Guardiola’s line-ups is fraught with riskCredit: AlamyThe threat of ‘Pep Roulette’ also looms large, that being the term to describe Guardiola’s unpredictable rotation policy.Omar Marmoush (£4.8m) scored four goals and provided two assists in nine outings prior to Haaland’s return, a fruitful run that yielded 71 points.It won’t be a surprise if the Egyptian forward leads the line from the off against the Cherries after Haaland starts at Wembley – or perhaps even the other way around.This is to say that the Norwegian striker is not guaranteed 180 minutes this coming Gameweek by any means.Even so, he will be difficult to resist prior the Friday deadline.After missing seven games through injury, Haaland remains third in the overall rankings with 352 points to his name.And only Mohamed Salah (£6.8m) has scored more goals (33 to 30) in all competitions at this late stage.Read More on The SunHaaland has scored 30 goals in all competitions this seasonCredit: GettyHaaland is currently the second-most recruited player for Gameweek 36, behind only Eberechi Eze (£5.1m).His ownership is back up to 37.5%, making him the fourth-most selected player in the game, but he’s on track to jump up to third come the deadline.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 NOW More

JARROD BOWEN (£5.5m) is statistically the most in-form forward in Dream Team right now.The 28-year-old scored the second goal in West Ham’s 2-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford for a healthy nine-point return.Overlooked by almost 97% of gaffersCredit: Dream TeamWhen Bowen tapped home at the back post on Sunday he made it four goals in six appearances.Factor in two assists against Brighton in Gameweek 33 and there’s no denying the England international is finishing the campaign in fine style.A return of 29 points from his three most recent three is unmatched among assets in his position.More broadly, he’s amassed 98 points from 13 appearances at an average of 7.54 per game since his return from injury at the start of February.Bowen has scored six goals and registered four assists in this time.A man in formCredit: PAWhat’s interesting is the Hammers’ talisman currently features in just 3.1% of teams.By very definition, he has to be considered a tempting differential option for the remaining two Gameweeks of the season.Graham Potter’s side sit 15th in the table but Bowen’s individual stats speak for themselves.Most read in FootballHe averages 7.4 points-per-game for the season as a whole; only four forwards have rattled along at a better rate.Bowen average 7.4 points-per-game this seasonCredit: GettyWEST HAM’S REMAINING FIXTURESNottingham Forest (h)Ipswich (a)Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have performed well above expectations this season but this is a good time to play them.Forest have won just one of their last seven games in all competitions with their most recent result being a disappointing 2-2 draw against relegated Leicester.Couple this with a trip to Portman Road on the final day of the campaign and Bowen’s fixtures across Gameweeks 36 and 37 appear relatively favourable.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 NOW More

EBERECHI EZE (£5.1m) could not have picked a better time to hog the spotlight.The Crystal Palace midfielder earned 18 points over the weekend to steer Dream Team managers in right direction ahead of Gameweek 36.Timing is everythingCredit: Dream TeamWith no midweek fixtures scheduled, Eze is guaranteed to finish as the top performer of Gameweek 35 thanks to his brace at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.The England international scored two relatively simple finishes as the Eagles outclassed Spurs in North London.For Oliver Glasner, it was the perfect preparation for next weekend’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.And this date with destiny at Wembley is a huge point of interest in the world of Dream Team as it means Palace will be among the select group of four teams with two fixtures to fulfil in Gameweek 36.Glasner has the chance to become a legendary figure at Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyEze was already an excellent option for the upcoming double header against Man City and Wolves but he’s practically unavoidable after his 18-point return.It’s early days but the 26-year-old is currently the most transferred-in player ahead of Friday’s deadline.More broadly, Eze has been in great touch of late having amassed 49 points from his last four outings via five goals.This fruitful burst has propelled him up to fifth in the midfield rankings.Most read in FootballHe needs just six more points to join the exclusive group of players who have celebrated a triple century this season.Dream Team bosses are callingCredit: GettyEze has scored 13 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions this term; he also ranks highly for bonus points (45).Man City will start as favourites in the cup final – they beat Palace 5-2 in the league last month – but Pep Guardiola’s side are not the infallible machine of yesteryear.Given Eze averages 7.4 points-per-game in 2024/25, a double Gameweek is surely too promising to pass up, regardless of the task facing him at Wembley. Munoz is also a great option ahead of Gameweek 36Credit: ReutersMuch of the same logic applies to Jean-Philippe Mateta (£4m) and Daniel Munoz (£5.1m).The latter has a decent chance of finishing the season as Dream Team’s outright best defender!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 NOW More

DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news for Gameweek 34 in one convenient location.Dominic Solanke was unable to complete the full 90 minutes for Tottenham against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night.The 27 year-old striker, who is currently the most popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 34, scored to help Spurs win their Europa League semi-final first leg 3-1 but was replaced due to a quadriceps complaint.Solanke was replaced soon after scoring on Thursday nightCredit: Dream TeamJames Maddison was also withdrawn after tweaking his knee.Ange Postecoglou downplayed the severity of both issues, telling reporters that the players “didn’t feel it was anything too significant” and that the substitutions were more precautionary – still both are doubtful ahead of Sunday’s trip to West Ham.Lucas Bergvall missed Thursday night’s game.Elsewhere, Noussair Mazraoui impressed against Athletic Bilbao but is highly likely to be rested for Manchester United’s upcoming visit to Brentford.Referring to the defender’s recent workload, Ruben Amorim said: “He cannot play.”In brighter news for the Red Devils, Amad Diallo and Matthijs de Lift both returned in Spain and reported no issues at full time.Evanilson’s red card has since been rescinded, meaning the Bournemouth striker is available to face Arsenal this weekend.Most read in FootballMazraoui is among the most popular transfers but seemingly won’t play on SundayCredit: RexEddie Howe told journalists that “it’ll be difficult” for Joelinton to play again before the end of the season – the Newcastle midfielder is currently in Brazil.Sven Botman responded well to his return to the matchday squad last weekend and has trained well this week.Arne Slot expects Conor Bradley to be available for Liverpool’s away day at Chelsea on Sunday.However, the title-winning tactician was quick to stress that the full-back’s return to fitness does not necessarily mean he will start.Rodri was pictured in Manchester City training this week but the Ballon d’Or holder is not yet ready to return to action.Pep Guardiola said: “The moment the official doctor says Rodri can start to play minutes he will, but the doctors have to tell me.The decorated coach suggested that Erling Haaland also needs more time to recover but the big No9 is progressing well.Could Rodri return in time to start the FA Cup final?Credit: EPAUnai Emery hopes that Marcus Rashford will be able to play at least once more before the end of the campaign but a hamstring injury will keep the Aston Villa loanee sidelined for at least the next fortnight.Antonee Robinson returns for Fulham having missed the win over Southampton but Rodrigo Muniz may not play again this season.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, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Riccardo Calafiori, Jorginho, GabrielSuspensions: NoneASTON VILLAInjuries: Marcus RashfordSuspensions: NoneBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: Enes Unal, Luis Sinisterra, Ryan ChristieSuspensions: NoneBRENTFORDInjuries: Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva, Igor Thiago, Fabio Carvalho, Vitaly JaneltSuspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, Georginio Rutter, Adam Webster (doubt)Suspensions: Joao PedroCHELSEAInjuries: Marc Guiu, Wesley Fofana, Robert Sanchez (doubt), Christopher Nkunku (doubt)Suspensions: Mykhailo MudrykCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Cheick Doucoure, Chadi RiadSuspensions: NoneEVERTONInjuries: Orel Mangala, Dominic Calvert-Lewin (doubt), James Tarkowski, Jesper LindstromSuspensions: NoneFULHAMInjuries: Reiss Nelson, Rodrigo MunizSuspensions: NoneIPSWICHInjuries: Chiedozie Ogbene, Wes Burns, Sammie Szmodics, Conor Townsend (doubt), Nathan Broadhead (doubt), Jaden Philogene, Kalvin Phillips (doubt), Arijanet Muric, Axel Tuanzebe (doubt)Suspensions: Leif Davis, Ben JohnsonLEICESTERInjuries: Abdul Fatawu, Stephy Mavididi, Mads Hermansen, Ricardo Pereira, Facundo Buonanotte, Bobby De Cordova-ReidSuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Joe GomezSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: Rodri, John Stones, Nathan Ake, Erling HaalandSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Lisandro Martinez, Ayden Heaven, Joshua Zirkzee, Diogo DalotSuspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Jamaal Lascelles, Lewis Hall, Matt Targett, JoelintonSuspensions: NoneNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Callum Hudson-Odoi (doubt)Suspensions: NoneSOUTHAMPTONInjuries: Albert Gronbaek, Charlie TaylorSuspensions: NoneTOTTENHAMInjuries: Radu Dragusin, Son Heung-min (doubt), James Maddison (doubt), Dominic Solanke (doubt), Lucas BergvallSuspensions: NoneWEST HAMInjuries: Michail Antonio, Crysencio Summerville, Edson Alvarez (doubt)Suspensions: NoneWOLVESRead More on The SunInjuries: Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Yerson Mosquera, Leon Chiwone, Sam JohnstoneSuspensions: None More

DREAM TEAM managers will need to select a captain for Gameweek 34 before today’s 6:30pm deadline.Ahead of Gameweek 33, we singled out Bruno Fernandes (£6.8m) and Cole Palmer (£4.9m) as the two leading candidates and those who opted for the former were handsomely rewarded.Fernandes starred against Athletic BilbaoCredit: Dream TeamManchester United’s skipper banked 27 points to finish as the Gameweek’s top performer and take his overall total for the season past the 400-point mark.The Portuguese midfielder mustered just five points against Bournemouth but took Athletic Bilbao for a whopping 22 points in the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals.This emphatic performance surely makes Fernandes the frontrunner for captaincy again this coming Gameweek, when the Red Devils will face Brentford at the Gtech Stadium before the second leg of their European semi at Old Trafford.As for Palmer, he notched nine points across his two outings against Everton and Djurgarden.As expected, Chelsea cashed in against their Conference League opponents but it was Nicolas Jackson (£2.7m) and Noni Madueke (£2m) who posted massive double-digit scores, not the 50%-owned England international.Chelsea have one foot in the Conference League finalCredit: GettyThe Blues will host Djurgarden next Thursday but there’s the small matter of a Premier League game against Liverpool to negotiate first.There may be a worthy captain lurking in Chelsea’s ranks but it’s difficult to justify selecting any Stamford Bridge over Fernandes after last night.Elsewhere, Tottenham’s double header against West Ham and Bodo/Glimt looks appealing.Most read in FootballThe Hammers are one of few very teams below Spurs in the league table and while the Norwegian outfit have impressed in the Europa League this season, they were comprehensively outplayed in North London last night, which bodes ill for the second leg.Solanke scored against Bodo/Glimt but limped off soon afterCredit: APWe have included Dominic Solanke (£3.5m) in our transfer recommendations this week and his goal last night has only strengthened his case.We had planned on listing him as a captaincy option as well but there may be a spanner in the works.The ex-Bournemouth striker hobbled off in the 75th minute against Bodo/Glimt and is therefore a minor doubt for Gameweek 34 – an annoying twist.Thankfully, Ange Postecoglou played down Solanke’s injury and suggested the substitution was precautionary but this inconvenience is probably enough to remove the 27-year-old from the captaincy conversation.The same goes for James Maddison (£4m), who was also forced off midway through the second half.Saka’s league minutes are not guaranteed this weekendCredit: GettyArsenal are the fourth and final team set to pull double duty in Gameweek 34.Instinctively, this puts Bukayo Saka (£6.1m) in the spotlight as the England winger averages a mighty 8.1 points-per-game this season – the same rate as Fernandes.However, his workload has been managed since his return from hamstring surgery – he played just 30 minutes against Crystal Palace in his last league outing – and with the Gunners 1-0 down on aggregate to PSG in the Champions League semi-finals it wouldn’t be a surprise if his involvement was limited against Bournemouth this weekend.Away from double headers, Mohamed Salah (£7m) is due to take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge having ended his mini goal drought in Gameweek 33.Liverpool’s main man needs another 18 points to reach 500 for the season!Read More on The SunLiverpool are on their victory lapCredit: PAIt’s only our humble opinion but we suspect the majority of the top managers will stick the armband on Fernandes before the 6:30pm deadline.Good luck, gaffers!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 NOW More

IT’S crucial that Dream Team managers don’t get caught out by the Gameweek 34 deadline.Gaffers must confirm their transfers before 6:30pm on Friday – those who leave it until Saturday morning will miss the boat!How it feels to miss a Gameweek deadlineCredit: GettyGameweek 34 has a similar feel to Gameweek 33 in that the European semi-finals will once again take centre stage after a full round of Premier League fixtures.Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea are therefore the four teams set to pull double duty.Dream Team bosses should wait until tonight’s fixtures have played out before finalising their next moves but it’s probably wise to keep faith in the likes of Bukayo Saka (£6.1m), Bruno Fernandes (£6.8m) and Cole Palmer (£4.9m) for at least another week.Now allow us to propose some other transfer targets…Vitalyi Mykolenko (£3.5m)Current ownership: 0.4%Credit: RexIt’s always worth checking which teams have the luxury of facing Southampton, Leicester and Ipswich as the three relegated sides have given up plenty of points this season.This weekend, Saints travel to the King Power while the Tractor Boys are due to face Everton at Goodison Park.This makes Mykolenko a viable option as the Toffees’ defender with the most points to his name.David Moyes’ side boast the fifth-best defensive record in the top flight this season.Most read in FootballLooking further ahead, Everton will host Southampton in Gameweek 36 – another excellent clean sheet opportunity.The Merseysiders will be highly motivated to give their famous old ground a proper send-off and there could be some cheap points on offer against demoralised opposition.Jordan Pickford (£3.9m), Jarrad Branthwaite (£3.2m) and Jake O’Brien (£2.6m) are all decent selections for the same reasons.Dominic Solanke (£3.5m)Solanke has 23 goal involvements in Dream Team this seasonCredit: GettyRefocusing on the double headers, the most inviting of the lot seems to be Spurs against West Ham and Bodo/Glimt.In the grand scheme of things, Ange Postecoglou’s side have underwhelmed throughout 2024/25 but they actually rank highly for total Dream Team points.Solanke averages a goal or assist every 133 minutes this season and his expertly-guided header against Liverpool last weekend showed that he is capable of healthy returns even when everything else falls apart for the North Londoners.Gaffers would be wise to wait and see how the first leg of the Europa League semi-final plays out before fully committing but, as Spurs’ first-choice striker, Solanke has to be considered an appealing selection for Gameweek 34.Bryan Mbeumo (£4.8m)A class actCredit: ReutersBrentford don’t have the benefit of a second fixture this coming Gameweek but this weekend’s home game against Manchester United comes at a good time.One suspects the Red Devils will be distracted by their two-legged Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao and if that’s the case they could easily come unstuck at the Gtech, especially if Ruben Amorim rests his key players.Only Liverpool, Manchester City and Newcastle have scored more home league goals than the Bees at this stage, a testament to the formidable duo of Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa (£3.8m).Read More on The SunThe Cameroon international has made a mockery of his fixture deficit all season long to rack up 303 points – Fernandes is the only midfielder above him in the rankings at the time of writing.Recruiting Mbeumo now would also be a smart move for Gameweek 35, when Brentford travel to Ipswich.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 NOW More