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    Top tips ahead of Score Predictor Matchweek 35 – play now and compete for £500 Amazon gift card!

    SCORE PREDICTOR users have a mixture of Premier League fixtures and FA Cup semi-finals to sink their teeth into this weekend.Despite that twist, the top prize for Matchweek 35 is once again a £500 Amazon voucher.Simply submit your predictions for the outcomes of five selected games and you could land the fantastic prize by Sunday night.Remember, you don’t have to get all five predictions exactly correct to win the voucher, you just have to earn more points (based on accuracy) than anyone else.Score Predictor remains free to play and, if you opt for sheer gut instinct, it takes just seconds to enter your predictions.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S PREMIER LEAGUE ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!Luton will be desperate for a win this weekendCredit: GettyLuton vs BrentfordMatchweek 35’s first fixture will go a long way to determining which teams drop down to the Championship.The Bees are probably safe from relegation but the Hatters are still fighting for their lives and will hope to harness a partisan home crowd on Saturday.Rob Edwards will be hopeful of a positive result as Brentford have lost 11 of their 16 league games on the road this season but Luton have also found wins hard to come by.Most read in FootballThe hosts’ recent victory over Bournemouth is their only triumph since the start of February.Our Prediction: 2-2 drawWill Cole Palmer haunt his former club at Wembley?Credit: GettyManchester City vs ChelseaPep Guardiola’s side will start as favourites for Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final but Mauricio Pochettino shouldn’t have a problem finding reasons to be optimistic.The Blues drew 1-1 at the Etihad two months ago and the played their part in a thrilling 4-4 draw between the two teams at Stamford Bridge earlier in the campaign.Many of City’s players looked exhausted at the end of 120 minutes against Real Madrid on Wednesday night and so Chelsea should be considerably fresher.The West Londoners also have one of the country’s most in-form players in their ranks in Cole Palmer.That being said, most Score Predictor users will be understandably hesitant to bet against last season’s treble winners.Chelsea haven’t beaten City in any competition since the 2021 Champions League final.Our Prediction: 2-1 to Man CityArsenal need to bounce back after defeats to Aston Villa and Bayern MunichCredit: ReutersWolves v ArsenalAnother match-up with some intervening factors to mull over.Gary O’Neil’s side have had all week to prepare for this fixture while the Gunners were preoccupied with a high-intensity trip to Munich.Plus, Mikel Arteta’s troops lost to Aston Villa last time out in the league.Whether Wolves are in shape to capitalise is another debate entirely; they’ve won just once in their last seven outings in all competitions.The hosts have been boosted by Matheus Cunha’s return to fitness but they’ll be up against it as Arsenal have earned more points away from home than any other side this term.Our Prediction: 2-1 to ArsenalSurely Man United won’t lose to Coventry…Credit: ReutersCoventry v Manchester UnitedSunday’s FA Cup semi-final is an intriguing one.The Sky Blues are smartly coached by Mark Robins but at this stage they look set to miss out on the Championship play-offs having lost to Cardiff, Southampton and Birmingham this month.Coventry did beat high-flying Leeds recently to underline their giant-killing capabilities but they head to Wembley more vulnerable than they were this time last month.Speaking of vulnerability, Erik ten Hag’s side have allowed their opponents a laughable volume of shots since the turn of the year – their underlying defensive numbers are deeply concerning.All things considered, however, the firepower of Bruno Fernades, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho should be more than enough to outscore second-tier opposition… right?Our Prediction: 3-2 to CoventryBeware the wounded animalCredit: PAFulham vs LiverpoolAt this stage of the campaign, 12th-placed Fulham have earned the right to be “on the beach” but their record of nine wins from 16 league games at Craven Cottage should not be taken lightly.In fact, only Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool have conceded fewer goals at home this season – Marco Silva deserves plenty of credit for that.Optimistic Cottagers will say it’s a good time to play Jurgen Klopp’s mob after their defeats to Crystal Palace and Atalanta but pessimists may fear the challenge of a wounded animal.The visitors remain highly motivated to deliver their long-serving coach a trophy in his farewell campaign and no top-flight team matches them for chance creation, as per the xG statistics.Once again, Score Predictor users should consider how Liverpool’s Thursday night trip to Atalanta will impact their weekend prospects.There’s enough evidence here for those who want to go against the grain but we’ll play it safe.Our Prediction: 3-1 to LiverpoolThink you know better? 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    Transfer recommendations ahead of Gameweek 32 – Bruno Fernandes justifiably popular ahead of favourable double header

    ARSENAL and Manchester City’s joint exit from the Champions League has shaken the foundations of Dream Team.With Liverpool and West Ham expected to follow suit in the Europa League this evening, it may be that only Aston Villa remain active in Europe once the current Gameweek concludes – the Villains take a 2-1 lead to Lille tonight in their Europa Conference League tie.These developments will prompt a lot of Dream Team managers to change tact, starting with their transfers for Gameweek 32.Allow us to humbly put forward some recommendations.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!A man in form even if his team aren’tCredit: Dream TeamBruno Fernandes (£5.2m) Manchester United have plenty of problems to solve but that shouldn’t obscure the form of their midfield talisman.The Portugal international has notched 44 points across the last three Gameweeks via four goals.More broadly, he’s racked up 137 points in 16 outings at an average of 8.6 points-per-game since the turn of the year.This upturn has propelled Fernandes up to fifth in the midfield rankings on 268 points overall.Most read in Dream TeamAnd the 29-year-old arguably has the most favourable double header of Gameweek 32 in the form of Coventry (FA Cup) and Sheffield United (Premier League).The Sky Blues are a smartly-coached Championship side but Erik ten Hag’s men will obviously start as favourites at Wembley on Sunday.Man United then host the top flight’s bottom side on Wednesday night – the Blades have mustered just 16 points since promotion and have conceded 84 goals in 32 league games.Fernandes should feast, hence why he’s currently the most-popular recruit ahead of the deadline.Matheus Cunha (£3.9m)Back with a bangCredit: PAHaving recently misses seven games through injury, the Wolves forward banked 14 points upon his first start since his return in Gameweek 31.Cunha scored twice away to Nottingham Forest to remind gaffers of his considerably talent – his first goal was a brilliant solo effort.The Brazilian averages 6.8 points-per-game this season, a rate superior to that of Ollie Watkins (£4.8m), Alexander Isak (£4.5m), Dominic Solanke (£3.8m), Julian Alvarez (£4m) and Darwin Nunez (5.1m).Only Jordan Ayew (£3.1m) and Chiedozie Ogbene (£3.1m) have earned more bonus points among forwards and just three players in Cunha’s position have made more tackles.The former Atletico Madrid man faces a difficult fixture this weekend against Arsenal (although midweek exploits may have drained the Gunners) before a more friendly match-up against Bournemouth on Wednesday night.Looking further forward, he’s due to face Luton in Gameweek 33 in what will be his third consecutive match at Molineux.Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.1m)Can he get Liverpool over the line?Credit: PAWhen it comes to Dream Team’s top-tier assets, it often pays to act fast when they return from injury.Liverpool’s No66 came off the bench against Crystal Palace last weekend and while he wasn’t able to salvage a result for the hosts at Anfield, his return will surely boost the Reds for the title run-in.Alexander-Arnold averages six points-per-game this campaign, the joint-highest rate among defenders, and his tally of 12 assists speaks of itself.Jurgen Klopp’s mob travel to Fulham and Everton in Gameweek 32, which has to be regarded as a favourable double header on current form.Conor Bradley’s (£3.6m) injury should mean back-to-back starts for Alexander-Arnold, assuming he’s fit enough for such a task.Cole Palmer (£5m)Golden Boot contenderCredit: GettyAn obvious recommendation but one worth underling.Chelsea face a daunting double header against Man City and Arsenal this coming Gameweek but Palmer’s form is so ridiculously strong right now the level of the opposition is almost irrelevant.After his four-goal masterclass against Everton on Monday night, the 21-year-old has banked 61 points across his last three games – obscene!Plus, the Blues are one of very few teams with two fixtures in Gameweek 33 – those who don’t recruit Palmer this week will probably be interested next week at a higher price.READ MORE SUN STORIESLock in your transfers for Gameweek 32 ahead of Saturday’s 2pm deadline.talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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    Matheus Cunha averages more Dream Team points-per-game than Ollie Watkins, Alexander Isak and Darwin Nunez this season

    MATHEUS CUNHA (£3.9m) has to be considered one of the most impressive hidden gems in Dream Team this season.The Brazilian’s ownership has never risen beyond 5% despite the fact he averages 6.8 points-per-game.To put that statistic into perspective, the likes of Ollie Watkins (£4.8m), Alexander Isak (£4.5m), Dominic Solanke (£3.8m), Darwin Nunez (£5.1m) and Julian Alvarez (£4m) all have lower averages at the time of writing.In fact, the only forwards who average more points-per-game than Cunha are Erling Haaland (£6.9m), Mohamed Salah (£6.7m) and Son Heung-min (£4.7m) – the cream of the crop.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!Dream Team bosses should not underestimate the Wolves forwardCredit: Dream TeamWolves’ No12 currently features in just 0.5% of teams but that’s largely because he recently missed seven games through injury.That setback came at a frustrating time for the Molineux faithful as Cunha scored a hat-trick against Chelsea (for a 25-point return) immediately prior to the game in which he was forced off after just 20 minutes.Gary O’Neil eased the 24-year-old back into action with substitute cameos in Gameweeks 29 and 30 before starting him against Nottingham Forest at the weekend.And the result? Two goals and 14 points!This haul served as a timely reminder of Cunha’s talent and his Dream Team viability.Most read in FootballHis first goal in particular was impossible to overlook; a superb solo effort that highlighted his dribbling ability and masterful close control.Cunha has been excellent this seasonCredit: GettyCunha is not an out-and-out striker, he hasn’t got the razor-sharp instincts of a poacher, but his ability to carry the ball is unmatched in his position.He’s completed 64 successful dribbles in 2023/24, more than any other Dream Team forward.And the former Atletico Madrid man doesn’t shirk his defensive responsibilities either – only three forwards have registered more tackles (35).His brace at the City Ground on Saturday took his goal tally to 13 for the season, not forgetting his seven assists.Looking forward, Cunha should be considered a smart differential option for the next fortnight.Cunha earned Wolves a point at the City GroundCredit: ReutersWolves are among the ten Premier League clubs with two fixtures to fulfil in Gameweek 32 – back-to-back home games against Arsenal and Bournemouth.Then in Gameweek 33, they welcome Luton to Molineux in what has to be considered a favourable match-up.O’Neil’s side will face Manchester City and Liverpool in May and their schedule looks a tad light without cup or European commitments but Cunha is seemingly an appealing option in the short term at least.talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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    Sensational 30-point haul propels Cole Palmer onto Dream Team podium – only Manchester City pair above Chelsea star

    COLE PALMER (£5m) may well be Dream Team’s most-valuable player this season.The 21-year-old started 2023/24 at Manchester City, where it seemed he would have to be content with Carabao Cup starts and the occasional 15-minute cameo.However, Chelsea opted to fork out £42.5million for the talented youngster on deadline day, a move that set him on the path to one of the most remarkable campaigns in recent memory.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!Player of the Year?Credit: Dream TeamEyebrows were raised at the transfer fee at the time given Palmer had made just 18 Premier League appearances (predominantly as a substitute) prior to the switch.The Blues have generally overspent on players in recent times but the acquisition of Palmer has to be considered smart business with the power of hindsight.The England international was already Chelsea’s runaway Player of the Year before Everton’s visit to Stamford Bridge on Monday night but now there’s a clamour for him to win one of prestigious, league-wide individual awards.Palmer scored a perfect hat-trick (left foot, header, right foot) within half an hour against the Toffees but even that wasn’t enough to satiate him.Midway through the second half, he scored a penalty, his ninth of the season, after some undignified bickering on the part of Nicolas Jackson (£3.5m) and Noni Madueke (£2.9m).Palmer eventually scored his ninth penalty of the seasonCredit: AlamyWhen all was said and done, Palmer banked a whopping 30 points via four goals, five shots on target, 80 minutes played and three bonus points.Most read in FootballIncredibly, he’s now level with Erling Haaland (£6.9m) on 20 league goals in the race for the Golden Boot.There’s no doubt that he’s benefited from a steady stream of spot-kicks but his tally of 14 non-penalty goals in all competitions should not be taken for granted.Palmer has registered 38 goal involvements (23 goals, 15 assists) from 39 appearances this season – a gargantuan effort given Mauricio Pochettino’s side have lingered in mid-table for almost the entire campaign.Monday night’s haul has propelled Palmer up to joint-third in the overall Dream Team rankings, level with Bukayo Saka (£5.7m) on 315 points.Only Manchester City duo Phil Foden (£5.9m) and the aforementioned Haaland have amassed more points at the time of writing.Palmer is now only ten points behind HaalandCredit: RexDREAM TEAM’S TOP PERFORMERS THIS SEASON:
    Phil Foden – 330 pts
    Erling Haaland – 325 pts
    Cole Palmer – 315 pts
    Bukayo Saka – 315 pts
    Mohamed Salah – 286 pts
    Ollie Watkins – 280 pts
    Jarrod Bowen – 273 pts
    Darwin Nunez – 272 pts
    Bruno Fernandes – 268 pts
    Mohammed Kudus – 257 pts
    To underline the extent of Palmer’s brilliance, it’s worth noting he’s the only player in the top ten who hasn’t had European football to bolster his schedule this term.Chelsea’s No20 averages 8.1 points-per-game, only Haaland and Michael Olise (£3.9m) boast better averages currently – the Norwegian poacher averages nine points-per-game while the Crystal Palace midfielder ticks along at a rate of 8.3.READ MORE SUN STORIESLooking forward, Palmer faces a tricky double header in the form of Man City and Arsenal (both away from home) in Gameweek 32 but Dream Team bosses won’t be perturbed by any fixtures on current form.Truly a Dream Team campaign for the ages!talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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    Dream Team gaffers should pay close attention to Anthony Gordon’s immense home record this season

    NEWCASTLE have taken just 14 points from 15 away games in the Premier League this season but they’re undoubtedly a formidable side at home.Only the three title contenders, Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal, have earned more points on home soil this season at present.Most recently, the Magpies made it 36 points from 17 league fixtures at St James’ Park with an emphatic 4-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday.Alexander Isak (£4.5m) scored a brace but just as influential was Anthony Gordon (£3.7m), who scored one goal and assisted two others.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!Home heroCredit: Dream TeamDream Team managers should pay close attention to the 23-year-old’s overall home record this term as it’s nothing short of immense.Gordon has registered at least one goal or assist in each of his last six home outings.In fact, he’s now provided 20 goal involvements (nine goals, 11 assists) in 20 home games in 2023/24!Newcastle’s No10 has earned 156 of his 242 Dream Team points at home – 64.5% for the statisticians out there.This works out at an average of 7.8 points-per-game at St James’ Park in all competitions this campaign.Most read in FootballGordon and Isak pulled Spurs apartCredit: ReutersWhile Eddie Howe will be delighted with the winger’s contributions in the North East, he will want more from Gordon on the road in the future.The ex-Everton man has mustered just two goals and three assists from 23 away fixtures.And it’s this disparity between his home and away records that means many Dream Team gaffers will be thinking about him as an option for next season rather than the reminder of the current campaign.Newcastle have just two more home games to fulfil before the summer break, compared to four away days.That being said, their Gameweek 33 fixture of Sheffield United at St James’ Park is clearly a hugely favourable match-up – Gordon notched 17 points against the Blades at Bramall Lane back in September.Gordon averages a goal or assist every home game this seasonCredit: ReutersAt the time of writing, Gordon is Gameweek 31’s top performer among all assets having taken Spurs for 18 points.As well as his three goal involvements, he also earned the maximum of five bonus points in what was an accomplished all-round display.Gordon is now eighth among Dream Team midfielders overall, four points shy of team-mate Bruno Guimaraes (£4.5m).talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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    Injuries & suspensions update ahead of Gameweek 31 – latest on Gabriel, Phil Foden and other doubts

    DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 31 in one easily digestible dose.Mikel Arteta kept his cards close to his chest in his Friday press conference but hinted at a couple of potential issues.Gabriel was not pictured in training today ahead of Arsenal’s home game against Aston Villa on Sunday but it’s possible the centre-back simply sat out the session as a precaution.The Brazilian is currently Dream Team’s top defender on 210 points – he features in 16.4% of teams.Unai Emery’s side will travel to the Emirates without the suspended Douglas Luiz after the Brazilian was shown his tenth yellow card of the league campaign last weekend. PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!Gabriel did not take part in Arsenal training on Friday but that doesn’t necessarily rule him out of Sunday’s game against Aston VillaCredit: Dream TeamDream Team’s top points scorer Phil Foden will be assessed this afternoon to determine his status ahead of Saturday’s home game against Luton.Manchester City posted a positive yet vague post on social media that suggested the popular midfielder was fine but it may be that Pep Guardiola saves him for Real Madrid in midweek regardless.The decorated tactician confirmed that Ederson is “ready to start” and that the Brazilian remains City’s first-choice goalkeeper.Ivan Toney was benched as a precaution last weekend but Brentford’s target man is set to return to the starting line-up for the visit of Sheffield United on Saturday.The Bees will also be boosted by the return of Ethan Pinnock and Kevin Schade to the matchday squad.Speaking after Liverpool’s defeat to Atalanta on Thursday night, Jurgen Klopp said “there was no chance to play [Trent Alexander-Arnold]” and that the right-back was only on the bench because of the large squad size permitted in the Europa League.In more positive news, Diogo Jota returned to action and appeared to come through his 20-minute cameo without aggravation.Alisson’s status ahead of Gameweek 31 remains unclear at this stage. Foden limped off against Real Madrid in midweekCredit: AFPThe in-form Rayan Ait-Nouri will travel with his Wolves team-mates to Nottingham Forest this weekend despite what Gary O’Neil described as a “minor issue”. Hwang Hee-chan, Matheus Cunha and Craig Dawson will all make the trip too.As for Forest, Nuno Espirito Santo did not offer an update on Morgan Gibbs-White, who was seen icing his hamstring after being substituted last time out.Neither Enzo Fernandez nor Axel Disasi have trained this week and the Chelsea pair will be assessed before Monday night’s game against Everton.Both Raheem Sterling and Robert Sanchez have fallen ill but Ben Chilwell may make the bench having trained in some capacity in recent days.As for the Toffees, Amadou Onana has trained this week but Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed some sessions with a “minor, niggly hamstring” but Sean Dyche suggested the striker would feature at Stamford Bridge.Bowen didn’t play in the Europa LeagueCredit: RexMarcus Tavernier and Antoine Semenyo have been added to Bournemouth’s injury list with the Cherries still suffering from a lingering illness in the camp.Marcus Rashford will be assessed again before a final decision is made on his involvement against Bournemouth but Manchester United’s No10 did train with his team-mates on Thursday.Scott McTominay is a major doubt while the injured centre-backs – Raphael Varane, Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof – remain sidelined.Jarrod Bowen remains a serious doubt having not been involved for West Ham against Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday night.ARSENALInjuries: Jurrien Timber (doubt), Gabriel (doubt)Suspensions: NoneASTON VILLAInjuries: Tyrone Mings, Emi Buendia, Boubacar Kamara, Jacob Ramsey, Clement Lenglet (doubt), Matty CashSuspensions: Douglas LuizBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: Ryan Fredericks, Chris Mepham (doubt), Luis Sinisterra, Antoine Semenyo (doubt), Tyler Adams (doubt), Marcus TavenierSuspensions: NoneBRENTFORDInjuries: Aaron Hickey, Rico Henry, Josh Dasilva, Ben Mee, Christian NorgaardSuspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: Solly March, James Milner, Jack Hinshelwood, Kaoru Mitoma, Evan Ferguson, Adam Webster, Billy Gilmour, Tariq Lamptey, Julio EncisoSuspensions: NoneBURNLEYInjuries: Luka Koleosho, Nathan Redmond, Aaron Ramsey, Ameen Al-Dakhil, Han-Noah Massengo, Jordan BeyerSuspensions: Dara O’SheaCHELSEAInjuries: Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, Lesley Ugochukwo, Reece James, Christopher Nkunku, Levi Colwill, Robert Sanchez (doubt), Ben Chilwell (doubt), Raheem Sterling (doubt), Enzo Fernandez (doubt), Axel Disasi (doubt)Suspensions: NoneCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Cheick Doucoure, Rob Holding, Michael Olise (doubt), Marc Guehi, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (doubt), Matheus Franca, Sam Johnstone, Chris RichardsSuspensions: NoneEVERTONInjuries: Dele Alli, Arnaut Danjuma (doubt), Lewis Dobbin, Amadou Onana (doubt), James Garner (doubt), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (doubt)Suspensions: NoneFULHAMInjuries: NoneSuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Thiago Alcantara, Ben Doak, Joel Matip, Trent Alexander-Arnold (doubt), Alisson (doubt)Suspensions: NoneLUTONInjuries: Tom Lockyer, Marvelous Nakamba, Mads Andersen, Elijah Adebayo, Jacob Brown, Gabriel Osho, Amari’i Bell, Dan Potts, Albert-Mboyo Sambi Lokonga, Reece Burke (doubt), Chiedozie OgbeneSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: Nathan Ake, Kyle Walker, Phil Foden (doubt)Suspensions: NoneMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Tyrell Malacia, Anthony Martial, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Raphael Varane, Jonny Evans, Scott McTominay (doubt), Victor Lindelof, Marcus Rashford (doubt)Suspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Matt Targett, Nick Pope, Joelinton, Callum Wilson, Kieran Trippier, Jamaal Lascelles, Miguel Almiron, Lewis Hall (doubt), Lewis Miley, Tino Livramento, Sven Botman, Joe WillockSuspensions: Sandro TonaliNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Nuno Tavares, Taiwo Awoniyi, Willy Boly, Morgan Gibbs-White (doubt)Suspensions: NoneSHEFFIELD UNITEDInjuries: Daniel Jebbison, John Egan, Chris Basham, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Max Lowe, Cameron Archer (doubt), Rhian Brewster, Tom Davies, George BaldockSuspensions: NoneTOTTENHAMInjuries: Ryan Sessegnon, Manor Solomon, Fraser Forster, Richarlison (doubt)Suspensions: NoneWEST HAMInjuries: Alphonse Areola, Jarrod Bowen (doubt), Kalvin Phillips (doubt)Suspensions: NoneWOLVESInjuries: Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Pedro Neto, Rayan Ait-Nouri (doubt)Suspensions: NonetalkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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    Captaincy & Booster options ahead of Gameweek 31: Lessons learned from European quarter-finals

    THE events of Gameweek 30 are likely to have a huge bearing on Gameweek 31 and so Dream Team managers may need to refresh their memories.All the European quarter-final first legs were thoroughly entertaining but the fate of the English teams hangs precariously in the balance, with some teetering on the edge of elimination.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!Liverpool are facing elimination from the Europa League after a shock 3-0 loss to AtalantaCredit: GettyManchester City and Arsenal drew with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich respectively in the Champions League while Liverpool and West Ham have mountains to climb in the Europa League.Jurgen Klopp’s side were soundly beaten 3-0 by Atalanta at Anfield while the Hammers were comprehensively outplayed by the Bundesliga champions elect Bayer Leverkusen – David Moyes’ side need to overturn a 2-0 deficit.Aston Villa were the only Premier League outfit to emerge from midweek with a lead in their European tie after they beat Lille 2-1 in the Europa Conference League.The second legs will take place in Gameweek 31 after a full round of Premier League fixtures and many gaffers will understandably be caught between strategies – the Liverpool result is a huge spanner in the works.So how does this all impact Gameweek 31?Haaland scored five goals against Luton last time outCredit: Dream TeamFirstly, plenty of Dream Team bosses will probably move away from Mohamed Salah (£6.7m) as captain.The Egyptian superstar delivered 13 useful points in Gameweek 30 but with the Reds needing something close to a miracle in Italy to keep remain active in Europe, it may be the case that Klopp now focuses solely on the Premier League.Most read in FootballSalah’s Europa League minutes have been managed carefully all season and so it would be a surprise if he completed 90 minutes this coming Thursday.He may well feast at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday but Liverpool’s performance against Atalanta will have been a red flag for some.That being said, 23 goals and 13 assists from 36 appearances is no joke.Erling Haaland (£7.1m) was kept quiet by Antonio Rudiger at the Bernabeu in midweek but Manchester City did score three goals against Real Madrid in the Spanish capital.Pep Guardiola’s side dominated Los Blancos at the Etihad last season and while the La Liga giants are an improved side this term, the hosts will surely generate their fair share of chances.Has Salah’s viability dipped a tad after Thursday night’s result?Credit: GettyMore appealing is the Norwegian poacher’s meeting with Luton this Saturday, assuming he’s selected to start.Haaland scored FIVE goals against the Hatters at Kenilworth Road in February and that fact alone will be more than enough to earn him the captain’s armband from most gaffers.Only Sheffield United and Burnley have conceded more goals than Rob Edwards’ side in the top flight this season – a trip to the Etihad could get messy for them.Bukayo Saka (£5.5m) has to be considered a strong captaincy candidate having banked 21 points in Gameweek 30 but Arsenal’s double header of Aston Villa (h) and Bayern Munich (a) is a tricky one on paper.Unless there’s any indication Haaland will be rested against Luton, it seems as if City’s No9 is the smart option.Only Ollie Watkins scored more points than Saka in Gameweek 30Credit: APThat the five English teams conceded 11 goals between them in five European quarter-final first legs suggests that gaffers should keep their Park the Bus Booster holstered in Gameweek 31 if they still have it to play.To be honest, it doesn’t feel like a particularly viable Gameweek for any of the Boosters.READ MORE SUN STORIESThere will be more inviting opportunities to activate 12th Man and Max Captain in the coming weeks.Lock in your transfers, captain and any Boosters you wish to play before Saturday’s 11:30am deadline.talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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    WHAT’S that? Dream Team are giving away another £500 Amazon gift card through Score Predictor?Sounds about right.Simply submit your predictions for the outcomes of five selected Premier League fixtures and you could land the fantastic prize by Monday night!Play Score Predictor ahead of this weekend’s Premier League actionCredit: Dream TeamRemember, you don’t have to get all five predictions exactly correct to win the voucher, you just have to earn more points (based on accuracy) than anyone else.Score Predictor remains free to play and, if you opt for sheer gut instinct, it takes just seconds to enter your predictions.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S PREMIER LEAGUE ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!Manchester City vs LutonOnly Sheffield United and Burnley have conceded more league goals than the Hatters this season and so a trip to the treble winners’ lair could end in disaster.Erling Haaland scored FIVE goals against Rob Edwards’ side back in February and will be eager to get back among the goals after a subdued showing against Real Madrid in midweek.The hosts have some injury concerns but they’re massive favourites to continue their unbeaten streak at the Etihad – our friends at talkSPORT BET have City to win at 1/14!Most read in FootballOur Prediction: 4-0 to Man CityHaaland decimated Luton at Kenilworth RoadCredit: AlamyBournemouth vs Manchester UnitedThis match-up has to be considered a potential banana skin for the unpredictable Red Devils as the Cherries won the reverse fixture 3-0 earlier in the campaign.Andoni Iraola’s men lost to Luton in their most recent outing but that was their first defeat since the start of March – four wins in six puts them fifth in the form table.Man United somehow shared the points with Liverpool last weekend despite allowing the Reds 28 shots at Old Trafford but before that they snatched defeat from the jaws of victory at Stamford Bridge.Erik ten Hag’s side have been involved in some crazy, open-ended games this term and Bournemouth would probably welcome another this Saturday.Our Prediction: 2-2 drawBournemouth beat Man United 3-0 in the reverse fixtureCredit: GettyLiverpool vs Crystal PalaceThere was a time when the Eagles were a bogey team for the Merseyside giants but Jurgen Klopp has generally enjoyed this fixture since taking the reins.Liverpool haven’t lost to Palace since 2017, winning 11 of the last 13 meetings – although the two draws are relatively recent.The hosts boast an immense record at Anfield this season having amassed 42 points from a possible 48 – the highest tally in the top flight.Mohamed Salah and company average 2.7 goals per league game at home in 2023/24 while Oliver Glasner’s troops have scored 15 goals in 16 away days.The stats suggest a 3-1 home win which is a common result for Liverpool this season.Our Prediction: 3-1 to LiverpoolKlopp generally gets the win over PalaceCredit: GettyArsenal vs Aston VillaOn paper, the Gunners have the toughest match-up among the title contenders this weekend but the Villains’ 3-3 draw to 15th-placed Brentford last Saturday suggests they’re not in a position to cause an upset at the Emirates.Unai Emery’s side were excellent in the reverse fixture back in December but their form has tailed away since then while Arsenal have gone from strength to strength.Mikel Arteta’s side are top of the form table and their record of 33 goals scored and four conceded in their last ten league outings indicates a team thriving in both disciplines.Arsenal have slightly longer to prepare for this clash with Villa in action against Lille in the Europa Conference League this evening.Our Prediction: 2-0 to ArsenalArsenal will be out for revenge against Villa this weekendCredit: GettyChelsea vs EvertonIn terms of positives for the Toffees, they achieved a much-needed win last time out, albeit a narrow one over Burnley, and their away form is better than their home form.However, the Blues are unbeaten in the league since February 4th with Cole Palmer spearheading an increasingly effective attacking unit.Mauricio Pochettino still has plenty of work to do but Everton’s blunt attack (only Sheffield United have scored fewer league goals this season) should help the hosts’ rickety defence.The recent history of this fixture is dead even; since the start of 2020 each team has three wins over the other, plus two draws.Our Prediction: 1-0 to ChelseaEverton simply don’t have a goalscorer in Palmer’s bracketCredit: GettyThink you know better? You’re almost certainly correct!READ MORE SUN STORIESSubmit your predictions now.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S PREMIER LEAGUE ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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