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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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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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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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IT’S almost a case of “same again” for Dream Team managers in Gameweek 31.That’s because the same five teams – Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, West Ham and Aston Villa – are the only sides with two fixtures to fulfil because of the European quarter-final second legs.In theory, an XI crafted to Gameweek 30 should also suit Gameweek 31 and so many gaffers may choose to roll a transfer.However, others will feel the need to make changes, especially if they’ve fallen foul of availability mishaps.Allow us to propose some transfer recommendations…PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!Dream TeamCredit: Dream TeamBernardo Silva (£4m)Manchester City host Luton this weekend before they welcome Real Madrid to the Etihad for the decisive second leg of their Champions League knockout tie.Dream Team bosses will remember that Erling Haaland (£7.1m) scored FIVE goals against the Hatters back in February and given only Sheffield United and Burnley have conceded more league goals than Rob Edwards’ side this term, Saturday’s fixture should yield plentiful points for the hosts.There’s no pointing recommending the Norwegian poacher as a transfer option as he’s the most-popular player in the game with a massive ownership of 80.4% – he’s a default season-long selection.Most read in FootballBut it’s not all that clear which other City assets are best placed to capitalise this coming Gameweek.Phil Foden (£5.9m) looked in some discomfort as he limped off at the death at the Bernabeu, Kevin De Bruyne (£5.7m) was an unused substitute because of illness, and Rodri (£4.1m) openly called for a rest in his post-game interview.With all this in mind, it may be the case that Bernardo steps up for Pep Guardiola’s side in midfield, as he has many times before.The Portuguese playmaker scored a free-kick against Los Blancos on Tuesday night and banked 11 points for the Gameweek in total.Predicting Guardiola’s line-ups is fraught with risk but it does seem likely the technically-gifted midfielder will get plenty of minutes in Gameweek 31.Following a similar logic, Julian Alvarez (£4.1m) might also be a smart short-term selection, if only for the favourable match-up of Luton at the Etihad.Not injured, apparently…Credit: EPABukayo Saka (£5.5m)Arsenal’s No7 would usually fall alongside Haaland and Mohamed Salah (£6.7m) in the too-obvious-to-mention category but it’s worth underlining his credentials at this juncture.The 22-year-old was among the most transferred-out players ahead of Gameweek 30 because he was deemed a major doubt after failing to make the matchday squad against Luton.However, as he so often does, Saka pulled through to start both of the Gunners’ fixtures – scoring in both!The England international took Brighton and Bayern Munich for a combined tally of 21 points which makes him Gameweek 30’s top performer prior to the Thursday night games.With 18 goals, 14 assists and 311 points to his name, he’s a must-have asset when available.Gaffers who ditched him last week shouldn’t hesitate to bring him straight back in, despite the fact Arsenal’s double header of Aston Villa (h) and Bayern Munich (a) is a tricky one on paper.Mohammed Kudus (£5.2m)/Lucas Paqueta (£4.2m)Kudus deserves to be more popularCredit: GettyInjury will prevent Jarrod Bowen (£5m) from playing against Bayer Leverkusen this evening and it’s not yet known whether the 23%-owned asset will recover in time to face Fulham on Sunday.Fortunately, West Ham have an abundance of viable replacements for gaffers who still want to target the Hammers’ Gameweek 31 fixtures.David Moyes’ side host the Cottagers before a daunting second leg against the Bundesliga champions elect in the Europa League.It’s a borderline scandal that Kudus features in just 4.2% of teams given he’s sixth in the midfield rankings on 241 points.The Ghana star’s immense dribbling ability has helped him earn 52 bonus points this season – only Bruno Guimaraes (£4.4m) has more to his name at the time of writing.Alternatively, Paqueta is a decent option as he gets through plenty of tackles alongside his stylish attacking output.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe well-rounded Brazilian has produced 40 points across the last four Gameweeks with one fixture still to play later today.Lock in your transfers for Gameweek 31 before Saturday’s 11:30am deadline!talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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WITH the 2023/24 season drawing to a dramatic conclusion, it’s highly likely Andre Onana (£3.3m) will finish the campaign as Dream Team’s best goalkeeper.Manchester United’s custodian is 20 points clear of his nearest rival at the time of writing having somehow racked up an impressive total of 176.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!An unlikely leaderCredit: Dream TeamMOST POINTS AMONG DREAM TEAM GOALKEEPERS THIS SEASON
176 pts – Andre Onana
156 pts – David Raya
147 pts – Emi Martinez
138 pts – Jordan Pickford
128 pts – Bernd Leno
118 pts – Jose Sa
118 pts – Guglielmo Vicario
115 pts – Ederson
113 pts – Alisson
112 pts – Neto
It’s worth noting that Raya would almost certainly be top of the pile had he been Arsenal’s first-choice keeper from the get-go this term as the Gunners’ defensive numbers are comfortably the best among Premier League clubs but such hypotheticals are futile.Onana’s supremacy is a curious development given the nature of his performances throughout the first half of the campaign.The Cameroon international made several high-profile errors in the weeks following his transfer from Inter, particularly in the Champions League, with pundits and fans alike singling him out for severe criticism.More broadly, the majority of the Red Devils’ games this season have been open-ended contests.In fact, Erik ten Hag’s side have conceded more shots than any other top flight team since the turn of the year.Most read in FootballLiverpool registered 28 shots in the entertaining 2-2 draw at Old Trafford last weekend which was the most the hosts have faced in a single league game on home soil since records began in 2003/04.Man United’s structure out of possession is under the microscopeCredit: RexThe most damning statistic is that Onana has conceded more goals than any other Dream Team keeper this season.The 28-year-old has picked the ball out of his net 67 times already, two more than Luton’s Thomas Kaminski (£1.8m) and four times more than Sheffield United’s Wes Foderingham (£1.6m).So how has he established a healthy lead at the top of the rankings?While it’s true Onana has conceded plenty of goals he’s also registered 12 clean sheets in all competitions – only the aforementioned Raya has more to his name at the time of writing.This duality is symptomatic of Man United’s season as a whole; dismal at their worst but capable of hugely impressive feats when everything clicks.The decisive factor in Onana’s mountainous points tally is the sheer number of saves he’s made.This season, keepers earn one point for every two saves – this tweak recognises their individual performances in greater detail.And so, while United’s porous defence has led to many goals conceded, it’s also forced Onana to make a whopping 159 saves!Onana has been very busy this seasonCredit: GettyMOST SAVES AMONG DREAM TEAM GOALKEEPERS THIS SEASON
159 – Andre Onana
122 – Alphonse Areola
122 – Bernd Leno
119 – Thomas Kaminski
114 – Jose Sa
Onana is in a league of his own in this key metric.As a result, he’s earned 71 points through saves alone – that accounts for 40.3% of his total.While the number of shots conceded is a huge cause for concern for Ten Hag and the Old Trafford faithful, it’s created a formidable Dream Team asset almost by accident.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis extreme example teaches Dream Team managers a valuable lesson; the ideal goalkeeper is one who keeps regularly clean sheets but also makes his fair share of saves.Amid the chaos of this season, Onana has somehow struck an effective balance.talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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HERE’S an ultimate Dream Team XI with a unique twist.We’ve constructed the best possible team (based on current season points) but with the crucial restriction of no more than one player per club.This limitation ensures some surprising inclusions…PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!An unlikely leader among keepersCredit: RexGOALKEEPER: Andre Onana (£3.3m)Incredibly, Manchester United’s goalkeeper is the best-performing asset in his position this campaign.The Cameroon international has racked up 176 points despite the fact he’s conceded more goals (67) than any other custodian.Onana has somehow chalked up 12 clean sheets despite the open nature of the Red Devils’ fixtures.The main reason he’s top of the pile is his massive tally of 159 saves, 37 more than his nearest rival.DEFENDERS: Kieran Trippier (£4.3m), Pedro Porro (£3.5m), Antonee Robinson (£3.3m)Most read in FootballA reliable Dream Team performerCredit: GettyArsenal defenders dominate the top of the rankings at present but Gabriel (£4.3m), the best of them, misses out because one of Mikel Arteta’s other favourites (soon to be revealed) is a must-have.That leaves the door open for Newcastle’s right-back to lead the back three having registered 199 points.The Magpies’ defence hasn’t been all that tight by any means but Trippier continues to be on par with some of the best playmakers in terms of creativity – he’s notched 11 assists this term.It’s a similar story for Tottenham’s No23, who now has ten goal involvements to his name.Porro also ranks highly for tackles and bonus points – he’s on 185 points overall.Completing our three-man defence, a shock appearance from Fulham’s diligent left-back.Only Ezri Konsa (£3.3m) has mustered more bonus points than Robinson among defenders at the time of writing while only Emerson (£3.1m) and Tyrick Mitchell (£2.5m) have made more tackles than the USA international.Add in seven assists and it’s no wonder the 26-year-old has collected 180 points and is eighth in the rankings among players in his position.MIDFIELDERS: Phil Foden (£5.9m), Bukayo Saka (£5.5m), Cole Palmer (£4.8m), Jarrod Bowen (£5m)Stars of our hypothetical XICredit: Dream TeamManchester City’s homegrown wonderkid is the outright top performer in Dream Team right now and therefore edges out the mighty Erling Haaland (£7.1m) in this XI.Foden has amassed a whopping 321 points via 20 goals, 11 assists and 50 bonus points.Of course Saka is the man keeping Arsenal’s reliable defenders out of the team.The Gunners’ No7 is one of just three triple centurions (alongside Foden and Haaland) at the time of writing having scored 17 goals and provided 14 assists.Chelsea’s new hero is an absolute shoo-in as he’s comfortably his side’s top asset this season.Palmer has been a revelation since his switch to Stamford Bridge, even accounting for a liberal supply of penalties – he’s registered more shots on target than any other midfielder.34 goal involvements in 38 appearances represents an incredible return, as does his tally of 285 points.Dream Team’s top dog at presentCredit: ReutersWest Ham’s top scorer completes our midfield quartet, despite the fact he’s played most of his minutes as a centre-forward this season.Bowen just edges out his team-mate, Mohammed Kudus (£5.2m), who is 32 points behind on 241 (to the Englishman’s 273).A relatively even spread of clubs means this quartet make up the actual top-ranked midfielders in the game right now.STRIKERS: Mohamed Salah (£6.7m), Ollie Watkins (£4.6m), Joao Pedro (£4.2m)Without Haaland, Liverpool’s main man is entrusted to lead our forward line.Salah’s tally of 23 goals and 13 assists is even more impressive when factoring in his mid-season departure to the Africa Cup of Nations and his subsequent injury layoff.The Egyptian superstar has banked 281 points at an average of eight per game.RelentlessCredit: AFPAston Villa have notable performers in every position but their first-choice striker is the jewel in the crown with 262 points to his name.Only Haaland has scored more Premier League goals than Watkins this season.Last but not least, one of the breakout stars of the campaign in Brighton’s Brazilian starlet.READ MORE SUN STORIES19-goal Pedro remains sixth in the forward rankings despite the fact he recently missed nine games through injury, thanks in no small part to a host of penalties.What a team!talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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