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DREAM TEAM managers have wasted no time in jumping aboard the Ruben Amorim train.Marcus Rashford (£3.4m) is currently the most transferred-in player ahead of Gameweek 14 after Manchester United’s emphatic win over Everton at the weekend.Rashford has scored three goals since Amorim took chargeCredit: Dream TeamThe former Sporting CP gaffer oversaw an unconvincing 1-1 draw with Ipswich in his first game as the Red Devils’ head coach but has since watched his side beat Bodo/Glimt and the Toffees at Old Trafford.The hosts were helped out by some catastrophic defending from Sean Dyche’s beleaguered troops but Bruno Fernandes (£6.2m), Joshua Zirkzee (£2.3m), Amad Diallo (£3.5m) and Rashford did look incisive in attack.Whether the latter deserves such a pronounced popularity spike is up for debate.Man United’s No10 bagged a brace on Sunday for a return of 16 points, which is enough to make him Gameweek 13’s top-performing forward at this stage.But Rashford and company face a sterner test this evening when they meet Arsenal at the Emirates.Man United eased past Everton last weekendCredit: RexThe Gunners are the first of four domestic opponents currently in the top seven of the Premier League table, with Nottingham Forest, Manchester City and Tottenham to come before the end of Gameweek 15.Man United are also due to play Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League in that time, which is a more favourable match-up on paper, but Rashford’s minutes are far from guaranteed on Thursday nights.The 27-year-old played just 31 minutes in Europe last time out for a return of just one point.Most read in FootballIt was Rasmus Hojlund (£4.1m) who cashed in that night with an assist and two goals as part of a 21-point haul.Amorim has got a tune out of all his forwards in quick timeCredit: PAAmorim has given several forwards a fair chance to impress so far and all have stepped up to some degree.Zirkzee also banked 16 points against Everton and is therefore level with Rashford as the top striker for this Gameweek.Dream Team bosses will get another indication of Amorim’s pecking order when they see Man United’s starting line-up tonight.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWA popular recruit this weekCredit: GettyRashford has scored three goals in two starts under his new gaffer and will surely get plenty of minutes across the busy festive period but the risk of rotation combined with some tricky fixtures limits his viability.A double header against Bournemouth and Wolves in Gameweek 16 provides some respite but Man United then face Newcastle, Liverpool and Arsenal (FA Cup) in their next three – it doesn’t exactly scream points.Of course, the outlook will change if Rashford and friends produce something special against Arsenal.Amorim may well be the real deal but it seems a few too many Dream Team managers have overreacted to wins over the Norwegian champions (whose entire wage bill costs less than 10% of Antony’s transfer fee) and an Everton side that haven’t scored a goal since October 26th.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

IT would overly simplistic to suggest Arsenal’s upturn in form is solely down to Martin Odegaard’s (£5.2m) return from injury.But there’s no doubt the Norwegian midfielder’s comeback has been a significant factor.Arsenal’s results have improved significantly since Odegaard’s comebackThe Gunners recently went four league games without a win (around a 1-0 loss to Inter in the Champions League) but they’ve responded with three consecutive victories since the November international break, in emphatic style too.Mikel Arteta’s troops have scored 13 goals in three wins over Nottingham Forest, Sporting CP and West Ham, with Odegaard at the heart of several incisive attacks.The 25-year-old played one minute against the Serie A champions prior to the break but that hardly constitutes a comeback.Against Chelsea in Gameweek 11, he started a club game for the first time since August and found Gabriel Martinelli (£4.5m) at the back post for the visitors’ only goal at Stamford Bridge.Odegaard followed that up with assists against Forest and the Portuguese champions to underline his creative powers.Arteta is grateful for his captain’s return to fitnessCredit: GettyHe didn’t contribute an assist at the London Stadium on Saturday but his playmaking was undeniably a factor in the Hammers’ unravelling.Besides, he got his reward elsewhere in the form of a penalty for his first goal of the season.It was fitting that first-choice taker Bukayo Saka (£6.6m) allowed his captain to take the spot-kick because the England winger has hugely benefited from Odegaard’s return.Most read in FootballThe pair have a great understanding on the pitch and it’s no coincidence Saka has plundered a whopping 50 Dream Team points since being reunited with his chief collaborator.Saka shares a great understanding with OdegaardCredit: GettyOdegaard, who features in 7.8% of teams, has banked 34 points in four outings since returning to the starting XI and gaffers may be tempted to back him in the coming weeks.Saka remains the outright best option among his team-mates but a quick look at the schedule suggests doubling up on Arsenal midfielders is a viable strategy throughout the festive period.Arteta’s side are one of just five teams set to fulfil four fixtures across the next two Gameweeks and they’re about to embark on a relatively favourable run.ARSENAL FIXTURES FROM GAMEWEEK 14 TO GAMEWEEK 17:Fulham (a)Monaco (h)Everton (h)Crystal Palace (h)Crystal Palace (a)Ipswich (h)Brentford (a)Given that Everton, Palace and Ipswich are all currently in the bottom six, this has to considered a friendly spell for the Gunners – the Carabao Cup draw conspired to give them a double header against the Eagles.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWDream Team bosses are spoiled for choice in midfield but the prospect of pairing Saka with Odegaard for the month ahead is very appealing on paper.Although such a ploy would require a hefty chunk of budget as both players are among the most expensive options in their position.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

ARNE SLOT could not have wished for a better start to life as Liverpool head coach.With Christmas fast approaching, the Reds have a nine-point cushion at the top of the Premier League table; they’re also the only team to have won all their Champions League fixtures this season.Dream Team managers should back Liverpool to the hiltCredit: Dream TeamNaturally, this emphatic start to the campaign has translated to Dream Team success.Here are seven stats that underline Liverpool’s domination so far.1. Mohamed Salah, Double CenturionThe Egyptian superstar has taken on a new lease of life under Slot and is arguably playing his best football since his debut season at Anfield.After a 13-point haul against Man City on Sunday, Salah has become the first player to reach the 200-point mark in 2024/25.The 32-year-old has scored 13 goals and registered 11 assists across the first 12 and a half Gameweeks of the campaign.He also ranks in the top three for shots on target and big chances created.Salah’s double century of points is put into perspective by the fact just two other players, Erling Haaland (£8.6m) and Bukayo Saka (£6.6m), have passed 150.Most read in Dream TeamDream Team’s leading manCredit: AFP2. First The Worst, Second The Best?It’s easy to forget that Caoimhin Kelleher (£2.8m) is only Liverpool’s second-choice goalkeeper.The Irishman has deputised for the injured Alisson (£5.1m) with aplomb of late, evidenced best by his penalty saves against Southampton and Real Madrid in Gameweek 12.In fact, Kelleher is currently the most in-form asset in his position.He’s up to fifth in the keeper rankings, a remarkable achievement given he’s played just 11 of 20 available games.With the Brazilian No1 reportedly close to a return, Kelleher’s run of returns may be at an end but his backers couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome in recent weeks.Kelleher has excelled in recent weeksCredit: PA3. Christmas BonusThe reinvention of Ryan Gravenberch (£3.8m) has been a defining feature of Slot’s reign to date.Previously a bit-part player without a speciality, the Netherlands international has bossed the middle of the park third this term.As a consequence of his magnificent all-round performances, the former Bayern Munich midfielder has amassed 29 bonus points, three more than his closest rival in the metric, James Maddison (£4.7m).Gravenberch has made more interceptions than any other player this season.Midfield maestroCredit: EPA4. Go DutchVirgil van Dijk (£5.5m) has been a man mountain at centre-back and that’s reflected in the fact he’s contributed to 11 clean sheets – no other player has reached double figures.Add in two goals plus an assist and the imperious Dutchman has 120 points in total, putting him top of the defensive rankings.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW5. You Shall Not PassVan Dijk’s supremacy only tells part of the story about Liverpool’s back line.Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.7m) is joint-second among players in his position on 110 points while Ibrahima Konate (£4.8m) is joint-fifth with 100.The latter will slip down the rankings while sidelined with injury but the point is that there are ample points to be had backing the defenders.Joe Gomez (£3.1m) banked seven points from his meeting with Haaland and surely has to be considered a hugely tempting bargain option for upcoming Gameweeks while Konate recovers.Clean sheet collectorCredit: Reuters6. The 100 ClubSix Liverpool players have accumulated 100+ points at this stage, meaning they have more representatives in the exclusive 100 Club than any other team.The aforementioned Salah, Van Dijk, Alexander-Arnold and Konate are joined by Luis Diaz (£4.2m) and Cody Gakpo (£4.5m).For comparison, only one Man City player (Haaland) is into triple figures.Liverpool have at least one player among the top five performers in every position.Luis Diaz has raced to nine goals this seasonCredit: Getty7. Goals From EverywhereSo many of the headlines focus on Salah, understandably so, but it would be a mistake to view him as the be-all-and-end-all of Liverpool’s attack.Diaz has scored nine goals in all competitions at an average of one every 129 minutes while Gakpo has bagged eight at a rate of one every 123.6 minutes.In fact, Haaland, Salah and Brennan Johnson (£3.9m) are the only players who have scored more goals than the Colombia winger this season.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt’s telling that Liverpool haven’t missed Diogo Jota (£4.5m), who started the season in fine form before his injury.Dream Team bosses can expect more points to flow in Gameweek 14 when Liverpool face Everton and Girona.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. 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TOTTENHAM continue to confound Dream Team managers as they followed up their 4-0 win at the Etihad with a 1-1 draw at home to Fulham in the Premier League.Ange Postecoglou’s side are capable of outscoring any opponent on their day but their persistent inconsistency makes them wildly unpredictable, as evidenced by their results since the start of November.SPURS RESULTS SINCE NOVEMBER 1st:4-1 win over Aston Villa (h)3-2 loss to Galatasaray (a)2-1 loss to Ipswich (h)4-0 win over Manchester City (a)2-2 draw with Roma (h)1-1 draw with Fulham (h)Johnson has now scored ten goals this seasonCredit: Dream TeamThe North Londoners’ failure to string two positive results together is the reason they’re currently seventh in the table despite the fact they lead the top flight for goals scored with 28.While their fluctuating form is frustrating, Dream Team bosses should focus on their attacking potency as it yields plenty of points.Not least from Brennan Johnson (£3.9m), who scored his tenth goal of 2024/25 at the weekend.The 23-year-old gave his side the lead over the Cottagers with a volley from close range for his third goal in as many games.Johnson has been Spurs’ biggest goal threat this seasonCredit: GettyEarlier in the season, he scored in six consecutive games (seven including international football) and many have come in similar fashion.Johnson has pinned down a spot on the right wing and excelled at attacking balls at the back post when delivered from the opposite flank.Most read in FootballSuch has been the timing of his movement and positioning in such scenarios, he’s engineered several tap-ins for himself in a manner reminiscent of Raheem Sterling at Manchester City – the latter scored 110 goals in his last five seasons under Pep Guardiola.Postecoglou will hope Johnson is able to maintain this useful habit for the remainder of the campaign, as will many Dream Team gaffers.With an ownership of 27%, the Wales international is currently the sixth-most selected player in the game.Spurs have three double Gameweeks in a rowCredit: PAJohnson’s popularity is certainly justified as he now ranks second among midfielders with 131 points to his name.Cole Palmer (£5.8m), Bruno Fernandes (£6.2m) and Luis Diaz (£4.2m) are among the big names currently trailing in Johnson’s wake.Bukayo Saka (£6.6m) is the only midfielder above the Spurs winger in the rankings right now – Arsenal’s No7 has stormed to 175 points via seven goals and 13 assists.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWAnd in regards to Johnson’s goal tally, only superstar forwards Erling Haaland (£8.6m) and Mohamed Salah (£7.4m) have scored more at this stage.TOP GOALSCORERS THIS SEASON (ALL COMPS):17 – Erling Haaland13 – Mohamed Salah10 – Brennan Johnson9 – Luis Diaz9 – Chris Wood9 – Kai Havertz9 – Christopher NkunkuREAD MORE SUN STORIESSpurs are one of just five teams with four fixtures to fulfil across Gameweeks 14 and 15, making Johnson a particularly appealing option this month.Gameweek 13 is only halfway complete with Postecoglou’s men due to visit Bournemouth on Thursday night but already Johnson is the third-most popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 14.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 13 in one easily digestible dose.Mikel Arteta admitted he would have to “wait and see” in regards to Gabriel’s availability ahead of Arsenal’s trip to West Ham on Saturday.The Brazilian centre-back, who features in 12.9% of teams at the time of writing, scored against Sporting CP in midweek but hasn’t trained since.The Gunners’ boss rarely gives anything away in terms of team news and so Gabriel’s backers will have to make their own decision ahead of today’s 6:30pm deadline.Gabriel ranks fifth among Dream Team defenders ahead of Gameweek 13Credit: Dream TeamTrent Alexander-Arnold is deemed fit for Sunday’s game between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield.The England international’s deputy, Conor Bradley, is being assessed following the Reds’ win over Real Madrid.Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate may be ruled out for as long as six weeks after he limped off in midweek – a big miss for Arne Slot.As for the defending champions, Pep Guardiola kept his cards close to his chest during his Friday press conference.The decorated tactician simply replied “we’ll see” when asked about absentees.Mateo Kovacic, John Stones, Jeremy Doku, Oscar Bobb and Rodri were the players missing against Feyenoord last time out.Most read in Dream TeamAcross the city, Lisandro Martinez returned for Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday and is in line to start against Everton in Ruben Amorim’s first league game at Old Trafford.Harry Maguire has trained but Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof remain flagged while Leny Yoro’s workload is being managed after his spell on the sidelines.Alexander-Arnold is likely to return but Liverpool may be without Konate on SundayCredit: GettyChristian Norgaard’s red card has been overturned and so the Brentford midfielder is available for his side’s home game against Leicester.Elsewhere, Oliver Glasner will be able to call upon Eberechi Eze and Eddie Nketiah as Crystal Palace prepare to welcome Newcastle to Selhurst Park.Adam Wharton, Chadi Riad and Matheus Franca remain out for the Eagles, as does the suspended Daichi Kamada.Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock “have a chance” of making the trip to the capital according to Eddie Howe, suggesting the midfielders’ respective injuries are only minor.Ange Postecoglou refused to rule out Cristian Romero for Tottenham’s meeting with Fulham on Sunday but the combative centre-back is still considered a doubt.Dominic Solanke is said to be untroubled despite appearing in discomfort against Roma.Guglielmo Vicario has undergone surgery and will therefore be sidelined for several weeks at least – Fraser Forster will deputise between the sticks.Postecoglou is not concerned about Solanke’s availabilityCredit: ReutersKey players Morgan Gibbs-White, Elliot Anderson and Anthony Elanga will be assessed ahead of Nottingham Forest v Ipswich on Saturday.Lewis Dunk is expected to return to Brighton’s matchday squad this evening but Carlos Baleba is set to serve his suspension having been shown two yellow cards last weekend.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWARSENALInjuries: Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Gabriel (doubt)Suspensions: NoneASTON VILLAInjuries: Amadou Onana (doubt), Jacob RamseySuspensions: NoneBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: Luis Sinisterra, Alex Scott, Julian AraujoSuspensions: Antoine SemenyoBRENTFORDInjuries: Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva, Gustavo Nunes, Rico Henry, Kristoffer AjerSuspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: Solly March, James Milner, Adam Webster, Ferdi Kadioglu (doubt), Jack HinshelwoodSuspensions: Carlos BalebaCHELSEAInjuries: Reece JamesSuspensions: NoneCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Matheus Franca, Chadi Riad, Adam WhartonSuspensions: Daichi KamadaEVERTONInjuries: Youssef Chermiti, Armando Broja, Tim Iroegbunam, James Garner, Seamus Coleman (doubt)Suspensions: NoneFULHAMInjuries: Harrison Reed, Joachim Andersen, Sander Berge (doubt), Jorge CuencaSuspensions: NoneIPSWICHInjuries: George Hirst, Chiedozie Ogbene, Jack Taylor, Janoi Donacien, Kalvin Phillips (doubt), Ben Johnson (doubt)Suspensions: NoneLEICESTERInjuries: Jakub Stolarczyk, Ricardo Pereira, Abdul Fatawu, Harry WinksSuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Federico Chiesa, Alisson (doubt), Diogo Jota, Ibrahima Konate (doubt), Conor Bradley (doubt), Kostas TsimikasSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: Oscar Bobb, Rodri, Mateo Kovacic, John Stones (doubt), Jeremy Doku (doubt)Suspensions: NoneMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Leny Yoro (doubt), Harry Maguire (doubt), Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans (doubt)Suspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Jamaal Lascelles, Emil Krafth, Sven Botman, Joe Willock (doubt), Bruno Guimaraes (doubt)Suspensions: NoneNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Danilo, Ibrahim Sangare, Morgan Gibbs-White (doubt), Elliot Anderson (doubt), Anthony Elanga (doubt)Suspensions: NoneSOUTHAMPTONInjuries: Gavin Bazunu, Ross Stewart, Aaron Ramsdale, Jan Bednarek, Adam Lallana, Paul Onuachu (doubt), Will SmallboneSuspensions: NoneTOTTENHAMInjuries: Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero (doubt), Wilson Odobert, Richarlison, Guglielmo Vicario, Mikey MooreSuspensions: Rodrigo BentancurWEST HAMInjuries: Niclas Fullkrug, Jean-Clair Todibo (doubt)Suspensions: Mohammed KudusWOLVESREAD MORE SUN STORIESInjuries: Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Boubacar Traore, Bastien Meupiyou (doubt), Yerson Mosquera, Pedro Lima (doubt)Suspensions: NoneBetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. 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GAMEWEEK 13 is a decisive turning point in the Dream Team season.All 20 Premier League clubs will be in action TWICE, signalling a start to the hectic festive period.There will be shed-loads of points up for grabs in the coming weeks but you will have to make smart decisions if you are to leave your rivals in the dust.Liverpool v Manchester City will cause shock waves in Dream Team one way or the otherCredit: AFPSelecting the right captain for Gameweek 13 would be a great start but that’s easier said than done as it’s a wide open field ahead of this evening’s deadline (6:30pm).Erling Haaland (£8.6m) and Mohamed Salah (£7.4m) are always the most popular captains but with the pair in direct competition at Anfield on Sunday, it might be wise to look elsewhere for a change.That being said, Liverpool’s main man should still be considered a fine choice given the form of Pep Guardiola’s side – the defending champions are conceding plenty of goals at the moment.The Reds travel to Newcastle in midweek while City will host Nottingham Forest.Set for his first double Gameweek of the seasonCredit: Dream TeamPerhaps this is the week to captain Cole Palmer (£6m)?Chelsea’s main man has had his workload managed this season but the schedule is likely to make Gameweek 13 his first double of 2024/25.Enzo Maresca’s side welcome an out-of-form Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge this weekend before a favourable trip to Southampton on Wednesday.Most read in FootballPalmer has mustered just 13 points from his last three appearances but the Blues’ upcoming double header looks mightily appealing on paper.Bukayo Saka (£6.4m) finished as Gameweek 12’s top performer having collected 30 points across his two fixtures.Arsenal’s No7 took 14 points off Forest and 16 off Sporting CP, registering a goal and assist in each outing.Martin Odegaard’s (£5.1m) return from injury has undoubtedly helped Saka and the England international is certainly among the leading captaincy candidates for Gameweek 13 ahead of games against West Ham and Manchester United.Gaffers who captained Saka in Gameweek 12 were handsomely rewardedCredit: RexA rare double Gameweek for all 20 top flight teams opens up all manner of alternative captaincy options for gaffers who like to think outside the box.Joao Pedro (£4.1m) has added 25 points to his tally from just two outings since regaining fitness and the Brazilian forward will be hopeful of extending his good form at home to Saints tonight.Brighton travel to Fulham on Thursday for their second fixture.Pedro averages 8.7 points-per-game this season, a rate only bettered by Haaland and Salah among forwards.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWCaptain material?Credit: GETTYMatheus Cunha (£4.8m) is among the most popular recruits this week and Dream Team bosses who have transferred Wolves’ talisman into their XI might want to go the whole hog and captain him.After a 20-point haul at Fulham’s expense last weekend, the former Atletico Madrid man is the most in-form player in the game!Gary O’Neil’s troops face Bournemouth and Everton this coming Gameweek.READ MORE SUN STORIESElsewhere, strong cases can be made for Nicolas Jackson (£4m), Bryan Mbeumo (£4.3m) and a couple of Spurs assets – it really is a wide open field.Confirm your captain (and vice captain) before the 6:30pm deadline!BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

DREAM TEAM managers are spoiled for choice ahead of Gameweek 13 with all 20 Premier League clubs set to play twice.With so many options available to you, allow us to present some transfer recommendations bursting with potential.Before we get into the merits of specific players, it’s worth flagging that the Gameweek 13 deadline falls at 6:30pm on Friday – that’s earlier than usual so don’t get caught out!Gaffers are spoiled for choice this weekCredit: Dream TeamJoao Pedro (£4.1m)A rare double Gameweek across the board gives Dream Team bosses every reason to back a Brighton player and who better than their in-form No9?Pedro averages 8.7 points-per-game this season, a rate only bettered by Erling Haaland (£8.6m) and Mohamed Salah (£7.4m) among forwards.He’s registered six goal involvements in six games and his return from injury has yielded 25 points in two outings.The Seagulls will host Southampton on Friday (Saints have the worst away record in the top flight) before a trip to Fulham in the week.Matheus Cunha (£4.8m)A man in formCredit: GettyIf Pedro doesn’t float your boat then how about a midlands-based Brazilian forward instead?Most read in FootballCunha banked 20 points via two excellent goals at Fulham last weekend and is now Dream Team’s most in-form player.Wolves’ talisman has seven goals and three assists to his name but that only tells half the story.He ranks in the top three in his position for big chances created and bonus points; an impressive feat without European commitments to bolster his schedule.Cunha will be unleashed upon Bournemouth and Everton in Gameweek 13.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWJurrien Timber (£3.7m) and/or Riccardo Calafiori (£3.9m)Timber appears affordable ahead of Gameweek 13Credit: GettyGabriel (£4.8m) and William Saliba (£5m) are Arsenal’s top defenders in terms of total points but the full-backs offer more affordable routes into the Gunners’ defence.With Ben White (£4.1m) expected to be sidelined for a number of weeks, Timber is likely to start at right-back for the foreseeable future.The Dutchman banked 16 points in Gameweek 12 thanks to an assist and three points against Sporting CP in Lisbon.Calafiori’s minutes aren’t quite as assured but he’s also coming off the back of a healthy double-digit haul.More broadly, Arsenal’s fixtures appear relatively favourable from now until the new year.Fraser Forster (£1.8m)Vicario’s injury presents an opportunity for ForsterCredit: GettyTottenham’s 36-year-old veteran is no Caoimhin Kelleher (£2.6m) in the world of the reserve goalkeepers but he has to be considered a tempting option purely because of his bargain price.Guglielmo Vicario (£3.1m) faces several weeks on the sidelines having undergone surgery on his ankle and so Forster, who has made three appearances already this term, will surely start throughout the busy festive period.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpurs clean sheets aren’t guaranteed by any means but at £1.8m Forster is a low-cost punt who frees up budget to invest elsewhere.The North London side face Fulham and Bournemouth in Gameweek 13.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

IT’S all eyes on Anfield this weekend but Score Predictor users will have to negotiate four other Premier League fixtures before they get to Matchweek 13’s main event.As usual, we’re putting up £250 for the weekly prize – not bad for a free-to-play game, eh?Play now!Credit: Dream TeamSimply submit your predictions for the five selected games and earn points for the accuracy of your forecast as the action unfolds.If you amass the most points then you’ll claim the cash!Allow us to present some key stats and facts for each relevant fixture this Matchweek, along with our own predictions.West Ham v ArsenalThe Hammers beat the Gunners at the Emirates between Christmas and New Year last season but Mikel Arteta’s side took their revenge in emphatic style with a 6-0 victory at the London Stadium back in February.Julen Lopetegui relieved some pressure with a 2-0 win at St James’ Park on Monday night but he will have to execute something special to upset an Arsenal side fresh of impressive wins over Nottingham Forest and Sporting CP.The North London outfit have taken just eight points from a possible 18 on the road in the league this campaign but it’s hard to look past them this Saturday, especially with the Martin Odegaard/Bukayo Saka combination up and running again.Our Prediction: 2-0 to ArsenalMost read in FootballWest Ham will have their hands full with Saka this weekendCredit: GettyTottenham v FulhamSpurs are the league’s top scorers at this stage and they rank second for shots, shots on target and xG – they pack a serious punch.However, even their most partisan fans freely admit consistency is an issue.Ange Postecoglou’s troops dusted Manchester City 4-0 last weekend but their most recent home game ended in defeat to Ipswich.As for the Cottagers, they’re still sitting pretty in the top half but a 4-1 loss to Wolves came as something of a reality check last time out.Fulham’s underlying defensive numbers are impressive but resisting Son Heung-min, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and company is a tough ask. Our Prediction: 2-1 to SpursSpurs score plenty of goalsCredit: GettyManchester United v EvertonRuben Amorim’s first league game at Old Trafford pits two relatively blunt attacks against each other.Only Southampton have scored fewer goals than the Toffees, with the Red Devils joint-16th in the same metric.Sean Dyche watched his side fail to breach the ten men of Brentford last Saturday while Man United drew 1-1 at Portman Road the day after.This match-up looks low on entertainment on paper but the Amorim factor (new manager bounce and all that) gives it a little something extra.The hosts have a Europa League game against Bodo/Glimt to fulfil first but, assuming they don’t lose any key men to injury, we’re envisaging celebrations at Old Trafford on Sunday.Our Prediction: 2-0 to Man UnitedScore PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWChelsea v Aston VillaThe Villains have won their last two visits to Stamford Bridge in the league but they head to the capital amid a downturn in form.Wednesday night’s 0-0 draw with Juventus made it seven games in a row without a win in all competitions – Unai Emery’s side have slipped to 8th in the table.Whereas Chelsea are in third, breathing down Man City’s neck just one point adrift.The Blues play Heidenheim in Germany later today but Enzo Maresca has rotated his squad in the Conference League so the likes of Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke will be plenty fresh for the weekend.Both these teams have fared better away from home so far this season but this feels like an opportunity for Chelsea to make a statement in front of their season ticket holders.Our Prediction: 2-1 to ChelseaChelsea could rise to second by the end of the weekendCredit: GettyLiverpool v Manchester CityThe big one.It’s been years since a Pep Guardiola side approached a fixture as underdogs in the eyes of the neutrals.City’s late capitulation against Feyenoord on Tuesday night was their sixth result without a win – almost unthinkable for a side who have been so dominant in the modern era.In contrast, Arne Slot is enjoying a flying start to life on Merseyside.The Reds are eight points clear the top of the league table and boast a 100% record in the Champions League.Clashes between Liverpool and Man City have been gripping and unpredictable in recent years but the hosts couldn’t have picked a better time to welcome the defending champions to their lair.Our Prediction: 3-1 to LiverpoolREAD MORE SUN STORIESThink you know better? Prove it!Enter your predictions for Matchweek 13 now and compete for the £250 cash prize.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More