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    Phil Foden & Bukayo Saka feature in our combined XI of Manchester City and Arsenal stars based on Dream Team points

    WITH the international break effectively boxed off, focus switches to a mouthwatering weekend of Premier League action.Sunday’s clash between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad is unquestionably the main event, a contest that will go a long way to deciding the tense title race.It’s an industry obligation to construct a combined XI for a fixture of this magnitude but we’ve added a twist.Rather than basing it on subjective opinion, this combined XI is purely determined by total Dream Team points this season and the results are rather interesting.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!European heroicsCredit: GettyGOALKEEPER: David Raya (£3.2m)The Gunners’ first-choice custodian ranks third in his position overall having amassed 134 points, whereas Ederson (£2.8m) is sixth a further 19 points back.Raya leads the way for clean sheets among keepers with 13, evidence of the tight ship Mikel Arteta runs these days.The 28-year-old looked somewhat shaky in his first few performances between the sticks for his new club but he’s settled since and recently played a huge role in Arsenal’s progression to the Champions League quarter-finals.DEFENDERS: Ben White (£3.9m), Gabriel (£4.1m), William Saliba (£3.4m)Most read in FootballA solid partnershipCredit: GettyArsenal boast the best defensive record among all Premier League clubs this season and so it’s no surprise to see total dominance along the back line.In fact, Saliba has contributed to a whopping 15 clean sheets this campaign, the highest tally among all assets.In addition to his side’s solidity at the back, Gabriel has scored three goals and been a persistent threat at set-pieces – only four defenders have registered more shots on target.White has chipped in with five assists and he might count himself unlucky not to have more to his name as only four assets in his position have created more big chances.In contrast, Man City have found clean sheets relatively hard to come by and Pep Guardiola’s rotation policy means their defence is nowhere near as settled as Arsenal’s.Kyle Walker (£3m) has performed best but his tally of 146 points puts him just 18th among all defenders.For comparison, Gabriel (185 pts), White (182 pts) and Saliba (171 pts) are second, third and joint-seventh respectively.MIDFIELDERS: Phil Foden (£5.8m), Bukayo Saka (£5.8m), Martin Odegaard (£4.3m), Rodri (£3.9m), Declan Rice (£3.9m)Two of the Premier League’s very best playersCredit: Dream TeamCity get on the board in midfield and in fine style as Foden is currently the second-best performer among all players having racked up 294 points via 17 goals and 11 assists.It’s seemingly a two-horse race between him and Saka in regards to Dream Team’s outright best midfielder for 2023/24.The Gunners’ No7 is just eight points further back but he has a comfortable 34-point cushion over third-placed Jarrod Bowen (£5m).While Saka is playing catch-up to Foden, he actually boasts a superior tally of goal involvements having scored scored 16 and assisted 14 – he also averages more points-per-game.Odegaard is also among the select group of a dozen midfielders to have reached a double century of points (202 to be precise) at this stage of the season.Rice needs eight points to join his skipper at the same milestone.The England international has scored six goal and provided the same number of assists but he’s very much an all-rounder in the middle of the park; he ranks highly for bonus points having also notched 75 tackles in all competitions.Arsenal’s heartbeatCredit: GettyRodri completes the five-man midfield (formation determined by total points) with an overall tally of 181 points.The imperious Spaniard is viewed as a defensive midfielder but he’s a masterful passer and decent shooter from the edge of the box.As a result, he’s scored seven goals and provided ten assists already this campaign on top of his defensive duties.We accept that the balance of this hypothetical XI probably wouldn’t work in real life but, in isolation, a midfield consisting of Odegaard as playmaker ahead of a Rice-Rodri double pivot with Saka and Foden out wide is a glorious thing to imagine.STRIKERS: Erling Haaland (£7.7m), Julian Alvarez (£4.4m)Serious firepowerCredit: APIt was all Arsenal in defence but City’s two premium forwards occupy the advanced positions.Admittedly, Gabriel Jesus’ (£4.5m) progress has been hindered by injury but even if he had played every game this campaign he may not have caught Alvarez, who is 99 points ahead of his fellow South American on 234.Having been an understudy at the Etihad for most of last season, the Argentine World Cup winner has been a key player for the treble winners this time around, as evidenced by his tally of 14 goals and 13 assists.Naturally, Haaland leads the line as Dream Team’s overall top performer (again).The irrepressible Norwegian poacher has missed more than his fair share of gilt-edged chances this season and he was also forced to miss a few fixtures with a foot injury; but still he’s plundered 29 goals in all competitions – the stuff of cheat codes.Haaland needs just two points to become this season’s first triple centurion, a likely outcome this weekend so long as he’s available.READ MORE SUN STORIESNo doubt Pep Guardiola will feel confident of a positive result on Sunday given his side remain unbeaten at home this season but this exercise suggests the visitors have a great chance to improve their position in the title race.Our XI contains seven Arsenal assets and just four City players.talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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    James Garner, Leon Bailey and other successful Dream Team players available for under £3.5million

    QUALITY usually comes at a cost in Dream Team.The likes of Erling Haaland (£7.7m), Mohamed Salah (£6.6m) and Bukayo Saka (£5.8m) provide boat-loads of points but backing them puts a strain on a gaffer’s finances.With that in mind, let’s run through the players currently available for cheaper than £3.5million who have racked up the most points in 2023/24.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!Almiron has improved a lot under Eddie HoweCredit: AlamyMiguel Almiron
    £3.1m
    162 points
    2.6% ownership
    The Paraguay international was one of the stories of the season in 2022/23 and he’s performed admirably again this time around but without the same end product.Having scored five goals and provided four assists, he’s just Newcastle’s third-best midfielder at this stage of the campaign in terms of total points – both Bruno Guimaraes (£4.4m) and Anthony Gordon (£3.9m) are double centurions.Almiron’s tally of 162 shouldn’t be underestimated though as it puts him above the likes of Moussa Diaby (£2.9m), Jeremy Doku (£3.5m) and Kai Havertz (£3.4m) in the rankings.An industrious winger, he gets through plenty of tackles.Most read in FootballAndre OnanaDream Team’s top goalkeeperCredit: Getty
    £3.3m
    167 points
    11.8% ownership
    Manchester United’s goalkeeper remains the leading performer in his position, 28 points clear of his closest rival.The Cameroon custodian has been forced to make 143 saves in all competitions, the most among all keepers in the game.Only two of his peers, James Trafford (£1.6m) and Wes Foderingham (£1.6m), have conceded more goals than Onana but the latter has quietly accumulated 12 clean sheets.The ex-Inter man has copped more than his fair share of criticism this season but his points tally is undeniable.Tomas Soucek
    £3.2m
    169 points
    0.4% ownership
    It’s a measure of the success West Ham midfielders have enjoyed this season that the Czech international, despite outperforming Gabriel Martinelli (£3.9m), Ross Barkley (£3.6m) and Dominik Szoboszlai (£4.2m), is only the fourth-best asset in his position among the Hammers’ squad.Lucas Paqueta (£4.1m), Mohammed Kudus (£5m) and Jarrod Bowen (£5m) are all above Soucek in the rankings.The 29-year-old has scored nine goals this term and he enjoyed a fruitful spell when he was briefly deployed as a box-crashing advanced midfielder but he’s dropped deeper in recent weeks.David Moyes’ side have the advantage of three consecutive double Gameweeks coming up but Kudus and/or Bowen really are worth the extra budget.West Ham have six fixtures across the next three GameweeksCredit: ReutersWilliam Saliba
    £3.4m
    171 points
    39.4% ownership
    The Arsenal centre-back is one of the most-popular players in Dream Team and with good reason.Saliba has contributed to 15 clean sheets already this season, the outright highest tally among all defenders and goalkeepers.The Frenchman doesn’t provide as much creative output as Ben White (£3.9m) or as much of a goal threat from set-pieces as Gabriel (£4.1m) but he’s a guaranteed starter for the Premier League’s best defence.£3.4m is a steal.Antonee Robinson
    £3.1m
    171 points
    2.1% ownership
    Amazingly, after a 14-point haul last time out, Fulham’s left-back is just eight points shy of Virgil van Dijk (£4.2m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.1m) in the rankings!The 26-year-old is a particularly enticing option ahead of Gameweek 29 because he’s due to face Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest, two teams currently in the relegation zone.Robinson has earned 37 bonus points in 2023/24 – only Ezri Konsa (£3m) and Kieran Trippier (£4.3m) have more to their name among defenders.Add in seven assists and a whopping 93 tackles (second most among defenders) and the USA international offers several routes to healthy returns.Leon Bailey22 goal involvements and countingCredit: Reuters
    £3.4m
    174 points
    2.7% ownership
    Aston Villa’s No31 has scored ten goals and registered 12 assists this season having struck up a productive partnership with Ollie Watkins (£4.9m).And it may be a smart time to back Bailey with the Villains set to fulfil seven fixtures across the next four Gameweeks by virtue of two Europa Conference League quarter-final legs against Lille.The Jamaica international rarely plays a full 90 minutes but his attacking output has been mightily efficient in recent months.James Garner
    £3.2m
    178 points
    1.4% ownership
    Top of the pile is a firmly underrated Dream Team asset.The hardworking Everton midfielder has somehow amassed 178 points despite fact he’s scored just two goals this season.READ MORE SUN STORIESOnly two players, Joao Palhinha (£3.4m) and Vinicius Souza (£2.3m), have made more tackles than Garner (99) this campaign and just seven midfielders have earned more bonus points (37).Truly a hidden gem.UnderratedCredit: Dream TeamtalkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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    Play our Euros Bracket Challenge game ahead of this summer’s tournament and compete for iPhone 15 Pro Max

    PLAY Dream Team’s Euros Bracket Challenge ahead of this summer’s mouthwatering international tournament and you could win an iPhone 15 Pro Max.Much like our classic fantasy game and Score Predictor, our new game is also free to play via Dream Team’s app or website.CLICK HERE TO PLAY EUROS BRACKET CHALLENGE NOW – FREE TO PLAY, IPHONE 15 PRO MAX UP FOR GRABS!Play now!Credit: Dream TeamIt couldn’t be easier to play, simply predict the standings for the group stages and knockout fixtures from the round of 16 to the all-important final of Euro 2024.You’ll earn points for accurate predictions and if you rack up more than any other user, you’ll land the iPhone 15 Pro Max* (worth £1,199). You can alter your predictions as many times as you wish from now until the tournament gets underway at 8pm on Friday 14th June so there’s no harm submitting an early first draft and tinkering later.Competing for the top prize is only half the fun, of course.We encourage you to compete in Mini Leagues against your mates, colleagues, family members, or whoever – flexing your football knowledge and claiming bragging rights makes for a satisfying prize in itself.When playing the game, you will first be invited to forecast the group standings.For example, Group A contains Germany, Switzerland, Hungary and Scotland so you would have to put these four teams in the order you think they will finish:
    1st Germany
    2nd Scotland
    3rd Hungary
    4th Switzerland
    You earn five points for each correct prediction and an additional three points if you get the entire group spot on.Using our above example, if Germany finish top of Group A and Switzerland finish bottom but Hungary edge out Scotland to claim second then this set of predictions would earn ten points (five each for Germany and Switzerland being correct).However, if the Tartan Army finish as runners-up behind Germany ahead of Hungary, this set of predictions would be worth a whopping 23 points (five for each of the four correct predictions plus three more for a perfect group).How will the Euros play out this summer?Credit: AFPHere’s a reminder of the six groups as it stands.GROUP A
    Germany
    Switzerland
    Scotland
    Hungary
    GROUP B
    Spain
    Croatia
    Italy
    Albania
    GROUP C
    England
    Slovenia
    Denmark
    Serbia
    GROUP D
    Netherlands
    France
    Austria
    Wales or Poland
    GROUP E
    Belgium
    Slovakia
    Romania
    Ukraine or Iceland
    GROUP F
    Portugal
    Turkey
    Czechia
    Georgia or Greece
    Group C looks particularly difficult to predict with Italy, Spain and Croatia all vying for top spot while Group F has a pleasing nostalgic feel to it.Once you’ve submitted your group stage predictions, you’ll be invited to select the best four of the six third-place finishers as those teams will also make it to the round of 16 alongside the six group winners and six runners-up in Euro 2024.The four best third-place finishers are determined primarily by points, then by goal difference, goals scored, most wins, disciplinary record and finally, if required, European qualifiers overall ranking.Will England succeed or fall short again?Credit: GettyAfter that, it’s time to predict the knockout stages from the round of 16 all the the way to the final.For example, if you back England to finish top of Group C and Turkey to finish third in Group F as one of the four best third-place finishers, then you’re looking at England vs Turkey in the round of 16.Knockout Round scoring:
    Correct round of 16 winner = 2 points
    Correct quarter-final winner = 4 points
    Correct semi-final winner = 8 points
    Correct tournament winner = 16 points
    The essence of the game is simple: the closer you get to accurately predicting how the Euros will play out, the more points you’ll earn.You’ll automatically appear on our overall leaderboard which will ultimately determine the winner of the iPhone 15 Pro Max but don’t forget to set up a Mini League just for you and your mates.Get involved now!CLICK HERE TO PLAY EUROS BRACKET CHALLENGE NOW – FREE TO PLAY, IPHONE 15 PRO MAX UP FOR GRABS!*Top prize paid as cash alternative if won outside UK & IrelandtalkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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    Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City only teams facing four consecutive double Gameweeks – Dream Team bosses take note

    THE international break rumbles on but Dream Team managers should already be thinking about the next step in their quest for Mini League glory.Following the European draws and alterations to Gameweek 32 over the weekend, the upcoming schedule has taken on a new look.Gaffers should always be aware of the fixture list so that they can set long-term strategies in motion for maximum returns – at least that’s the hope.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!It’s all eyes on the title challengersCredit: Dream TeamWith that in mind, Dream Team bosses intent on squeezing the schedule for all it’s worth in the coming weeks should focus on the Premier League title race.Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are the only three teams facing FOUR consecutive double Gameweeks.To be clear, this means each of the title contenders will fulfil eight fixtures between now and the end of Gameweek 32.By way of a comparison, Tottenham will play just four games in the same time frame.Gaffers currently stocked up on Spurs assets shouldn’t panic just yet as there’s plenty of time (and transfers) to pivot away from Son Heung-min (£4.8m) and company before they’re left twiddling their thumbs.Spurs assets look good for Gameweek 29 but they’ll need to be replaced fairly soonCredit: GettyEvery single top-flight club has two fixtures to fulfil in Gameweek 29 with a full round of Premier League fixtures in midweek to follow the weekend’s usual allotment.Most read in Dream TeamSpurs host Luton before travelling to West Ham and a home game against Nottingham Forest in Gameweek 30 has to be considered a favourable match-up that is likely to yield plentiful points.However, the North Londoners have just one fixture across Gameweeks 31 and 32 at a time when the aforementioned title challengers will be action four times each.Not accounting for rollovers, gaffers will have six transfers at their disposal between now and the start of Gameweek 31 so those who need to find replacements for their Spurs assets should have more than enough wiggle room.Let’s take a closer look at Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City’s fixture over the next four Gameweeks.ARSENAL: Man City (a), Luton (h), Brighton (a), Bayern Munich (h), Aston Villa (h), Bayern Munich (a), Wolves (a), Chelsea (h)LIVERPOOL: Brighton (h), Sheffield United (h), Man United (a), Atalanta (h), Crystal Palace (h), Atalanta (a), Fulham (a), Everton (a)MAN CITY: Arsenal (h), Aston Villa (h), Crystal Palace (a), Real Madrid (a), Luton (h), Real Madrid (h), Chelsea (n), Brighton (a)City’s busy period contains some tough fixturesCredit: GettyThe first thing to note is that while Pep Guardiola’s troops will have a lot of point-scoring opportunities in the coming weeks, they face some tricky opponents.Straight up after the international break, they take on league-leaders Arsenal and fourth-placed Villa in an ultra competitive double header – albeit with the benefit of both fixtures taking place at the Etihad.Elsewhere, two legs against the La Liga leaders will provide a stern test in the Champions League quarter-finals while Mauricio Pochettino’s side will fancy their chances of an upset in the FA Cup semi-finals given how they performed against City in the league this season.It’s a similar story for the Gunners with City, Bayern (twice), Villa and Chelsea to come across the next four Gameweeks.All things considered, it looks to be an opportune time to stock up on Liverpool assets, despite the Reds’ 4-3 defeat at Old Trafford last time out.Their league fixtures are considerably more friendly on paper and, with all due respect to Atalanta, their Europa League quarter-final is a simple task compared to Arsenal and City’s Champions League draws.Surely an essential asset for Gameweek 29?Credit: GettyThe other teams to mention in regards to the immediate schedule are Aston Villa and West Ham.Both sides face three consecutive double Gameweeks before relatively favourable league match-ups in Gameweek 32, giving each of them seven fixtures in total in the given time frame.ASTON VILLA: Wolves (h), Man City (a), Brentford (h), Lille (h), Arsenal (a), Lille (a), Bournemouth (h)READ MORE SUN STORIESWEST HAM: Newcastle (a), Tottenham (h), Wolves (a), Bayer Leverkusen (a), Fulham (h), Bayer Leverkusen (h), Crystal Palace (a)The most-successful Dream Team bosses are likely to have teams made up almost exclusively of players from Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City, Villa and West Ham across the next few Gameweeks.talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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    Interception master Antonee Robinson emerges as smart option for Dream Team bosses ahead of Gameweek 29

    ALL 20 Premier League teams are set to fulfil two fixtures in Gameweek 29.This tantalising double header arguably means more players are viable options now than at any other stage this season.One such asset who has emerged as a potentially smart option is Antonee Robinson (£3.1m).PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!Robinson appears in just 1.9% of teamsCredit: Dream TeamFulham’s left-back played superbly against Tottenham before the international break in what turned out to be a surprise 3-0 win for the hosts at Craven Cottage.Robinson assisted the first goal, earned three bonus points, and contributed to his side’s clean sheet for a 14-point haul when all was said and done.In fact, the USA international finished as the top-scoring defender of Gameweek 28.As a result, Robinson leapt up to joint-seventh in the defensive rankings for the season as a whole.He’s currently level with the hugely popular William Saliba (£3.4m) on 171 points – just eight points shy of Virgil van Dijk (£4.2m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.1m) in joint-fourth.King of interceptionsCredit: ReutersThe 26-year-old is a particularly enticing option ahead of Gameweek 29 because he’s due to face Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest, two teams currently in the relegation zone.Most read in Dream TeamNuno Espirito Santo’s side are only among the bottom three because of a points deduction but the point stands that Marco Silva’s side have a favourable pair of fixtures this coming Gameweek, at least on paper.Robinson’s tally of seven assists is only bettered by four defenders at the time of writing but his total of seven clean sheets is merely respectable.However, what sets him apart from most other assets in his position is his ability to bank bonus points.After three against Spurs last time out, he’s now earned 37 in 2023/24 – only Ezri Konsa (£3m) and Kieran Trippier (£4.3m) have more bonus points to their name among defenders.Fulham have relatively friendly fixtures this coming GameweekCredit: ReutersRobinson ranks highly in his position for accurate crosses and successful dribbles but it’s his unmatched ability to intercept the ball that is the primary reason for his success.He’s registered 79 interceptions this campaign, comfortably the most among all assets – only one other player, James Tarkowski (£3.1m), has notched more than 50.A quick, nimble player with excellent anticipation, Robinson recovers the ball a lot.He’s also earned more than his fair share of points through tackles.Only West Ham’s Emerson (£3.3m) has made more tackles (96) among defenders than Robinson’s 93 to date.READ MORE SUN STORIESLong story short, he’s a 1.9%-owned defender with several routes to points with two favourable fixtures this coming Gameweek.What’s not to like?talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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    England’s best XI by Dream Team points – including Ben White, Chelsea star Cole Palmer and Newcastle pair

    GARETH SOUTHGATE, if you’re reading this – we know you probably are – you need not worry.Dream Team have saved you a monumental selection headache by selecting the best starting XI based entirely on this season’s Dream Team points.Disclaimer: The England captain Harry Kane and Golden Boy odds-on favourite Jude Bellingham won’t be involved for obvious reasons. Joe Gomez has been a regular for LiverpoolGOALKEEPER: Jordan Pickford (£2.7m)No doubt he’s Southgate’s number one preference and he’ll be between the sticks regardless.Having Sam Johnstone and Aaron Ramsdale – who seems to make a costly error in the rare occasions he does play – aren’t exactly biting at Pickford’s heels to be picked ahead of him.Nick Pope would likely to be pushing him had his early season form continued and not stopped due to injury, while there was an argument Jack Butland’s form at Rangers could have seen him picked.Again for obvious reasons, he doesn’t have any Dream Team points so Pickford – who ranks above Ederson and Allison in the rankings, sitting fourth in the keeper’s list – keeps goal here.DEFENDERS: Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.1m), Ben White (£3.9m), Joe Gomez (3.6m), Kieran Trippier (£4.3m)A flat back four with Trent Alexander Arnold moved back to his right back spot for this one.Has experimented further up for the Three Lions but for these purposes he comes in at one of the top defenders so will be used there.That means a switch to left back for Kieran Trippier, who has played there for both club and country and is Dream Team’s top scoring defender.That despite suffering with injury in recent weeks, preventing him from moving over the 200-point mark – keeping him a point shy of it.Bit of an awkward pick at centre back with Ben White – who has played there plenty of times in his career – but has asked NOT to be included in the latest international squad.Unfortunately for him, he has no option but to be involved here and lines up at the heart of the defence alongside Joe Gomez.He’s proved key to Liverpool in recent months filling in across the back four during their injury struggles and more than merits an inclusion here.Special shout-out to James Tarkowski who was ranked as the fifth placed defender and acts as standby here.Ben White is in our XI – despite not wanting to be selected for EnglandMIDFIELDERS: Phil Foden (£5.8m) Bukayo Saka (£5.8m), Jarrod Bowen (£5m), Cole Palmer (£4.5m), Anthony Gordon (£3.9m)We’ve done it. We’ve officially pulled the handbrake off and gone all-out attack with the England midfield.It’s what Dream Team is telling us to do, particularly as the top FOUR midfielders across the game are all English!Phil Foden (294pts) leads the way across the whole league’s midfield with his starring role in a star-studded Manchester City team, putting him as clear frontrunner to sweep up the end of season awards.Bukayo Saka is only six points behind him and is already amongst one of the first names on the teamsheet with his 13 goals and eight assists in the Premier League.Jarrod Bowen continues to punch above his weight at West Ham and is included in this line-up with 17 goal involvements in the league this term.Our England XI based on Dream Team’s top scorersGranted, he’s occupying a space in our XI where the likes of Bellingham, James Maddison etc would be pushing for in reality but he’s absolutely in here on merit.As is Dream Team’s fourth highest scoring midfielder Cole Palmer, who we’re squeezing in in a deeper role, with his playmaking ability to work as a bridge between defence and attack.Anthony Gordon’s form this season has earned him a first call-up by Southgate and it’s more than deserved.He has nine goals and five assists in a Newcastle side operating well below par and he’s been played all across the front three and often through injury too. STRIKER: Ollie Watkins (£4.9m)Only Erling Haaland and Mo Salah have scored more points than Ollie Watkins this season.The Aston Villa forward now seems to be battling with Ivan Toney for that first reserve spot behind Harry Kane, who hasn’t recorded a single Dream Team point this season for the first time in his career.But Watkins – owned by 30.5% of Dream Team bosses – has averaged 6.3pts per game week and leads the line.Admit it – it’s not bad, is it?talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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    Could Dominik Szoboszlai be the biggest differential of the season?

    OK, recommending Liverpool players isn’t a particularly awe-inspiring suggestion.It’s a bit like a friend asking what box set they should invest in next and you suggest Breaking Bad or The Sopranos.Yes, we and everyone with WiFi connection knows they are good…But it’s not too often that a Liverpool asset is flying under the radar, and perhaps representing a massive differential for Dream Team bosses.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!Dominik Szoboszlai is back with a bangCredit: GETTYThe man in question is Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai.The Hungarian powerhouse is enjoying a terrific debut campaign for Jurgen Klopp’s side since arriving from RB Leipzig in July 2023.The 23-year-old has registered seven goals and five assists in 33 appearances in all competitions.He’s accumulated a whopping 168 points in Dream Team this year, but still finds himself with just a 4.8% ownership.There’s a variety of reasons why he’s being overlooked, not least the fact that he’s missed a total of 12 games since January with a hamstring issue.Szoboszlai revealed that he came back from his initial injury too soon, but he’s now “ready to go” ahead of Liverpool’s marathon end to the season.Is Dominik Szoboszlai ready to answer the call from Dream Team gaffers?Credit: GETTYAnd his performances reflect just that.The all-action midfielder has scored 31 points in five appearances since returning from injury.Szoboszlai has registered eight shots on target, two bonus points, two goals and the same number of assists in just 276 minutes since the beginning of March.He’s Liverpool’s seventh most profitable player in Dream Team this season, averaging 5.1 points per match – which can only be significantly bettered by Mohamed Salah (£6.6m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.1m).The Hungry international has also racked up 24 bonus points – that’s just five behind the Egyptian superstar and three adrift of Alexis Mac Allister.Szoboszlai’s influence isn’t lost on Jurgen KloppCredit: GETTYHe’s created 38 chances for his teammates in the Premier League this season – creating an opportunity every 46 minutes.He’s also fired off 45 league attempts with 11 of those on target, giving him an average of a shot every 38 minutes. And no wonder… he’s had 587 touches in the opposition’s final third in 23 appearances – a record bettered by only Salah and Luis Diaz.Of Szoboszlai’s seven goals, five have come at Anfield.And that’s even better news for Dream Team gaffers given FOUR of Liverpool’s next FIVE fixtures are on Merseyside against Brighton, Sheffield United, Atalanta and Crystal Palace.At £4.2m with form, fitness and fixtures on his side, Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai is more than just a punt.talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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    Injuries & suspensions update ahead of Gameweek 28 – latest on Ollie Watkins, Kevin De Bruyne and others

    DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 28 in one easily digestible dose.A groin injury rules Kevin De Bruyne out of Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final against Newcastle this weekend.The popular playmaker has also withdrawn from the Belgium squad ahead of the upcoming international friendlies.Ederson remains sidelined for Pep Guardiola’s side but Jack Grealish has a good chance of making the squad after positive progression this week.As for the Magpies, Anthony Gordon is seemingly only a minor doubt having avoided serious injury.”He [Gordon] partly trained yesterday,” Eddie Howe told reporters. “He joined in and seemed okay. We’ll train again today and we’ll make a decision after that.”Harvey Barnes won’t travel to the Etihad with a view to a return after the international break.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!De Bruyne won’t feature against Newcastle this weekendCredit: RexMicky van de Ven won’t be among Tottenham’s squad to face Fulham on Saturday following his premature substitution against Aston Villa last time out.The Dutch defender may return immediately after the internationals but it’s too early to say for sure.In more positive news for Spurs fans, Richarlison is expected to be available so long as he comes through the week’s final training session without a setback.David Moyes will once again make a late call on Emerson who has a “little bit of a groin strain” ahead of West Ham v Aston Villa on Sunday.As for the Villains, it remains to be seen whether Ollie Watkins will recover in time having suffered a bad cut against Ajax in the Europa Conference League.The 37.2%-owned striker played on through the pain for a while, during which time he scored, but was replaced in the 33rd minute.After the game, Unai Emery told Villa TV: “Of course he [Watkins] was asking us to change him but it was because he has a cut. Hopefully for Sunday, he is going to be available.”John McGinn starts his three-game domestic ban following his straight red card against Spurs.Watkins is a doubt but Emery remains hopefulCredit: Dream TeamMauricio Pochettino confirmed that Ben Chilwell is fit again after the left-back was included in Gareth Southgate’s England squad.Benoit Badiashile has also returned to training and is likely to feature in some capacity against Leicester.Sergio Reguilon should be “fit and available” according to Thomas Frank with Bryan Mbeumo also in with a chance of making Brentford’s squad after a lengthy absence.Manchester United may be boosted by several returns ahead of the FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool.Harry Maguire, Mason Mount, Rasmus Hojlund and Aaron Wan-Bissaka all returned to training this week and are therefore in contention to feature on Sunday.Erik ten Hag said of the group: “We have, tomorrow, one session. We have to see how they recover from this tomorrow. But it looks good.”Jonny Evans will not play, however, having been dogged by a niggle this week.Van de Ven will spend the international break recoveringCredit: AlamyAs for Jurgen Kloop’s troops, Ibrahima Konate hasn’t trained and so isn’t expected back until after the break, as is the case with Curtis Jones.Mohamed Salah wasn’t supposed to play 90 minutes against Sparta Prague on Thursday night but other issues meant he finished the game without complaint.Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota may need another three or four weeks before they’re considered for selection but Ryan Gravenberch is set to return this weekend.ARSENALInjuries: Jurrien Timber (doubt)Suspensions: NoneASTON VILLAInjuries: Tyrone Mings, Emi Buendia, Boubacar Kamara, Jacob Ramsey, Ollie Watkins (doubt), Diego CarlosSuspensions: John McGinnBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: Ryan Fredericks, James Hill, Max Aarons, Lloyd Kelly, Marcos SenesiSuspensions: NoneBRENTFORDInjuries: Aaron Hickey, Rico Henry, Kevin Schade, Bryan Mbeumo (doubt), Josh Dasilva, Ethan Pinnock, Ben Mee, Christian NorgaardSuspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: Solly March, Joao Pedro, James Milner, Jack Hinshelwood, Kaoru MitomaSuspensions: Billy GilmourBURNLEYInjuries: Luka Koleosho, Nathan Redmond, Lyle Foster, Aaron Ramsey, Jordan Beyer (doubt), Ameen Al-DakhilSuspensions: NoneCHELSEAInjuries: Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, Lesley Ugochukwo, Reece James, Christopher Nkunku, Levi ColwillSuspensions: NoneCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Cheick Doucoure, Rob Holding, Michael Olise, Marc Guehi, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Matheus Franca, Jeffrey SchluppSuspensions: NoneEVERTONInjuries: Dele Alli, Arnaut Danjuma, Idrissa Gueye (doubt)Suspensions: NoneFULHAMInjuries: NoneSuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Joel Matip, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson, Diogo Jota, Ibrahima Konate, Bobby Clark (doubt)Suspensions: NoneLUTONInjuries: Tom Lockyer, Marvelous Nakamba, Mads Andersen, Elijah Adebayo (doubt), Jacob Brown, Gabriel Osho, Amari’i Bell, Dan Potts, Joseph Johnson, Albert-Mboyo Sambi Lokonga, Tahith ChongSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: Jack Grealish (doubt), Alisson, Kevin De BruyneSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount (doubt), Anthony Martial, , Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Rasmus Hojlund (doubt), Jonny Evans Suspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Matt Targett, Nick Pope, Joelinton, Callum Wilson, Kieran Trippier, Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon (doubt), Dan Burn (doubt)Suspensions: Sandro TonaliNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Ola Aina (doubt), Nuno Tavares, Gio Reyna (doubt), Gonzalo MontielSuspensions: NoneSHEFFIELD UNITEDInjuries: Daniel Jebbison, John Egan, Chris Basham, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Max Lowe, Cameron Archer, Anis Ben Slimane, Rhian BrewsterSuspensions: Mason HolgateTOTTENHAMInjuries: Ryan Sessegnon, Manor Solomon, Fraser Forster, Micky Van de VenSuspensions: NoneWEST HAMInjuries: Maxwel Cornet, Emerson (doubt)Suspensions: NoneWOLVESInjuries: Matheus Cunha, Hwang Hee-chan, Craig Dawson (doubt), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Pedro NetoSuspensions: NonetalkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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