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GAMEWEEK 4 promises to divide Dream Team gaffers with several enticing match-ups that feature some of the game’s most-popular players in direct competition.Here we evaluate some of the most tempting transfer options ahead of a mouthwatering set of fixtures.

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Dream Team’s most-popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 4Credit: Getty
Raheem Sterling (£3.6m)
Chelsea’s No7 has been back to his best at the start of the 2023/24 season, exhibiting his explosive dribbling and unrelenting directness.
The promise he showed against Liverpool and West Ham translated into substantial returns when Luton visited Stamford Bridge in Gameweek 3 – Sterling banked 18 points at the Hatters’ expense via two goals and an assist.
And the 28-year-old’s backers will be hopeful of more points this weekend with the Blues set to host a Nottingham Forest side who continue to struggle on the road.
No midfielder earned more points than Sterling in Gameweek 3 and only two players have accumulated a greater tally overall – Bukayo Saka (£6.1m) and James Maddison (£4.1m).
Dream Team bosses are spoiled for choice in midfield right now.
Jarrod Bowen (£4.6m)
West Ham have started the season with seven points from a possible nineCredit: Getty
Yet another ultra attack-minded midfield option in good form.
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West Ham travel to Luton on Friday night and with Bowen averaging nine points-per-game across the first three Gameweeks, the 7.9% of gaffers who own him will be optimistic of another significant haul.
However, this transfer suggestion may be overly short-sighted as the Hammers are due to face Manchester City and Liverpool immediately after the international break.
The Irons’ No20 is more than capable of earning quality points against difficult opposition but it’s general advisable to target favourable match-ups and with so many viable options in midfield Bowen’s ownership may rise this week and then drop again during the break.
Other midfielders deserving of recruitment this week include Moussa Diaby (£3.3m), Eberechi Eze (£3.3m) and Rodri (£4.3m).
Surely a formation with five in the middle is best for the foreseeable future?
Destiny Udogie (£2.6m) and/or Micky van de Ven (£3.1m)
Spurs players are becoming increasingly popularCredit: DREAM TEAM
Earlier this week we published an article explaining why Tottenham’s clean sheets may not be as sustainable as their impressive attacking record but with Burnley on Saturday and Sheffield United first up after the international break, gaffers could make hay while the sun shines.
The beauty of an asset like Udogie is that he looks set to be a key contributor to Spurs’ enterprising forward play this season.
The 20-year-old left-back provided an assist at Bournemouth last weekend en route to a ten-point haul and it’s clear Ange Postecoglou is encouraging him to create overloads in the final third – Dream Team managers should always be aware of the most-attacking defenders.
Keep an eye out for updates regarding Udogie’s condition as he picked up a knock in the final moments at the Vitality Stadium – he should be available this weekend.
As for Van de Ven, he’s more dependant on clean sheets but it’s worth noting he’s earned bonus points in all four outings this season.
It can take up some time to adjust to the pace of the Premier League but 20 points from three Gameweeks represents a promising start to the Dutcman’s Dream Team career.
Julian Alvarez (£4m)
How many City forwards is too many?Credit: Getty
This suggestion comes with the caveat that it wouldn’t be all that surprising to see the World Cup winner named on the bench on Saturday.
However, Alvarez has started all three of Manchester City’s league games so far and looked threatening enough in the process.
Fulham face the unenviable task of a trip to the Etihad in Gameweek 4 and the stats forecast severe one-way traffic.
Bernd Leno (£3.3m) has been required to make the most saves in the top flight this month with his defence offering minimal protection – his centre-backs keep getting sent off for a start.
City should have mauled Sheffield United and Pep Guardiola’s winning machine rarely miss out on opportunities to bolster their goal difference in consecutive weeks, which spells bad news for Marco Silva’s troops.
Erling Haaland (£8.4m) is the obvious choice for the captain’s armband again but in such a favourable fixture it may be worth doubling up on City strikers with Alvarez in the mix too.
See also: Phil Foden (£4.5m), who should be well enough to start this weekend after a minor bout of illness restricted his minutes at Bramall Lane.
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MOST TRANSFERRED-IN AHEAD OF GAME WEEK 3:

Raheem Sterling (£3.6m)
James Maddison (£4.1m)
Cristain Romero (£3.7m)
Joachim Andersen (£2.9m)
Kyle Walker (£3.7m)

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GAMEWEEK 4 will go a long way to separating the pretenders from the serious Dream Team managers.Brighton v Newcastle, Liverpool v Aston Villa and Arsenal v Manchester United are all compelling contests that could go either way but there are some one-sided match-ups to target as well.
Gaffers should give due consideration to Booster strategies every single Gameweek of the season so let’s analyse the best possible ploys for the upcoming round of fixtures.

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Max Captain

Whichever one of your players scores the most points during the Gameweek will automatically be selected as captain

This Booster is best deployed when there isn’t an obvious candidate for the armband.
Gameweek 4 doesn’t fit that description as Erling Haaland (£8.4m) faces Fulham at home on Saturday.
Bernd Leno (£3.3m) has made the most saves in top flight so far this season as the defence in front of him hasn’t offered much protection – it doesn’t help that the Cottagers’ centre-backs keep getting sent off.
No Premier League player has taken more shots Manchester City’s prolific No9 after three games so all signs point to one-way traffic and while the German keeper has been brilliant between the sticks, it’s hard to envisage anything other than a Haaland goal (or two, three, four).
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The Norway international did eventually score against Sheffield United in Gameweek 3 but he squandered a few chances and missed a penalty, meaning Dream Team bosses had to settle for a seven-point return when it looked for all the world double digits were on the cards.
The big dog rarely misses out on massive hauls twice in succession so save your Max Captain Booster and follow the crowd this weekend.
12th Man

Select an additional player from any position to score points for your team for one Gameweek only

Hammer time!Credit: DREAM TEAM
Jarrod Bowen (£4.6m) jumps out as an appealing 12th Man option this Gameweek.
West Ham’s No20 is averaging nine points-per-game at the start of this season and has been a reliable Dream Team midfielder for the last two years.
He’ll be unleashed upon a Luton side still searching for their first Premier League point on Friday night in a match-up ripe for healthy returns.
Plenty of gaffers will see Bowen as a transfer candidate this week but that may be a short-sighted view as the Hammers are due to face Man City then Liverpool after the international break.
Selecting Bowen as 12th Man now would mean capitalising on his trip to Luton without over-committing to an asset with horrible fixtures until the end of September.
Raheem Sterling’s (£3.6m) ownership has gone through the roof after an impressive start to the campaign and Chelsea’s fixtures suggest he’s more viable in the long-term than Bowen.
But some gaffers may be hesitant to use a transfer to recruit an asset who can slip in and out of form.
However, what’s clear is that the 28-year-old is well placed to provide further returns this Gameweek thanks to a home game against Forest, who remain incapable of positive results on the road.
Alternatively, Tottenham’s defensive assets have delivered so far, albeit via some good fortune, and Cristian Romero (£3.7m) and company will be hopeful of a win at Turf Moor on Saturday.
Although that feels like a sub-optimal use of the 12th Man Booster, to be honest.
Park the Bus

All defenders score double points for one Gameweek only

Chelsea are favourites at home to Forest this weekendCredit: Getty
Many of the gaffers currently residing at the top of the leaderboard have already made use of the most-powerful Booster in the game.
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However, it would be a huge risk to activate Park the Bus in Gameweek 4 because many of Dream Team’s most-popular defenders face difficult opposition this weekend.
It’s a viable option for gaffers with Ben Chilwell (£4.3m), Malo Gusto (£2.4m), Destiny Udogie (£2.6m) and a couple of Man City defenders but even so, waiting for a juicy double Gameweek remains the most sensible tactic.

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Arsenal v Manchester United headlines a mouthwatering Matchweek 4Credit: DREAM TEAM
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Chelsea are the only clear favourites in Matchweek 4Credit: GETTY
Chelsea v Nottingham Forest
This is by far the most one-sided contest of the five selected fixtures on paper this Matchweek.
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Steve Cooper’s side continued their dismal away record last weekend with defeat at Old Trafford despite going 2-0 up within four minutes.
Forest have earned just eight points on the road since they were promoted to the top flight and Stamford Bridge seems an unlikely venue for a rare success as the Blues looked in much better touch against Luton last Friday.
Between Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson and a revitalised Raheem Sterling, the hosts should enough quality to take the three points.
An interesting subplot: will Taiwo Awoniyi continue his impressive scoring streak?
Our Prediction: 2-1 to Chelsea
The Toon have lost their last two games, admittedly against difficult oppositionCredit: GETTY
Brighton v Newcastle
Two teams who have muscled in on the so-called Big Six’s territory in recent times will meet on the south coast this Saturday in what should be a compelling encounter.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side suffered a shock defeat to West Ham last week while the Magpies were the victims of Darwin Nunez’s smash-and-grab so both sides will be desperate to set things right.
The Seagulls’ enterprising approach virtually guarantees goals so backing both teams to score seems sensible.
2-2 is the most popular prediction among all users at this stage but it’s interesting that so few think the home side will win – back Brighton if you fancy going against the grain.
Our Prediction: 2-2 draw
Eberechi Eze has looked lively but Palace have scored just two league goals in 2023/24Credit: Alamy
Crystal Palace v Wolves
Both of these teams have problems converting chances into goals but at least the Eagles are tight at the back – only Manchester City have conceded fewer league goals at this stage.
Gary O’Neil’s team finally edged out a very poor Everton outfit last week but that’s not saying much at the moment.
The smart money is on a low-scoring affair but we’re tempted to give in to our most pessimistic instincts for this one…
Our Prediction: 0-0 draw
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Liverpool v Aston Villa
No set of fans have seen more league goals than the Villa faithful this term – their side have scored eight and conceded six in their first three outings.
Similarly, Jurgen Klopp’s mob look threatening as ever in attack but vulnerable at the back – Virgil van Dijk will serve the first game of his suspension on Sunday.
Essentially, this match-up should be the antithesis of Palace v Wolves, an unadulterated goal-fest!
The problem is that open-ended shootouts are difficult to predict as it may come down to which side are more clinical on the day.
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 14 games but Villa’s attack have mustered 12 goals in their last three outings in all competitions.
In a tricky Matchweek, 50% of users are backing the hosts to win 2-1.
Our Prediction: 3-2 to Liverpool
Eddie Nketiah was Arsenal’s hero at home to Man United earlier this yearCredit: Getty
Arsenal v Manchester United
Matchweek 4’s main event is a Premier League classic.
Erik ten Hag’s men have won two of their first three games but even their most partisan fans would acknowledge there are problems to solve.
The midfield balance simply isn’t right and the Dutch tactician will surely have to tweak his set-up at the Emirates or risk the likes of Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard running riot.
As for the Gunners, their supporters are justifiably annoyed at their team’s habit of conceding early goals with many imploring Mikel Arteta to revert to a more conventional back four.
This same fixture ended 3-2 back in January thanks to Eddie Nketiah’s late winner and the vast majority of users believe both teams will score again this time around.
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Our Prediction: 3-1 to Arsenal
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THE 2023/24 Dream Team season is not quite three Gameweeks old but already a clear pattern has emerged.At the time of writing, NINE of the top ten performers in the game are categorised as midfielders.

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Midfielders are thriving!Credit: DREAM TEAM
Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen (£2.9m) is the only party crasher with 26 points – a tally that puts him level with Moussa Diaby (£3.3m) in joint-ninth.
That means there are no strikers inside the top ten at this stage – not even Erling Haaland (£8.4m)!
DREAM TEAM’S TOP TEN PLAYERS

Bukayo Saka (£6.1m) – 32 pts
James Maddison (£4.1m) – 31 pts
Eberechi Eze (£3.3m) – 29 pts
Solly March (£3.9m) – 29 pts
Rodri (£4.3m) – 29 pts
Raheem Sterling (£3.6m) – 29 pts
Bryan Mbeumo (£3.9m) – 28 pts
Jarrod Bowen (£4.6m) – 27 pts
Joachim Andersen (£2.9m) – 26 pts
Moussa Diaby (£3.3m) – 26 pts

Arsenal’s resident ‘Star Boy’ tops the pile having scored twice, earned six points, and ticked over with tackles, shots on target and big chances created.
Kai Havertz (£3.3m), Gabriel Martinelli (£4.3m) and Leandro Trossard (£2.9m) have all disappointed their backers so far this term but Saka has justified his price tag with plentiful returns.
Leading the wayCredit: Reuters
Tottenham’s new No10 has captured the imagination of the fans and more than a few Dream Team gaffers – his ownership of 18.9% makes him the sixth-most selected midfielder.
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Although perhaps Maddison deserves to be even more popular after a return of 31 points across the first three Gameweeks.
Completing the podium, the Eagles’ creator-in-chief owes his lofty ranking to his haul of 11 bonus points, the most among all players right now.
Eze has registered the most successful dribbles in the Premier League at this early stage and he ranks highly for accurate crosses and fouls won as well.
What’s clear is that Dream Team bosses are spoiled for choice in midfield.
The above list doesn’t even include popular options such as Martin Odegaard (£5m), Kaoru Mitoma (£3.8m), Bruno Fernandes (£6.2m), Luis Diaz (£4.2m) and Phil Foden (£4.5m).
Evidently, an XI with five midfielders appears to be the best strategy – either a 4-5-1 or 3-5-2 formation.
Eze has 11 bonus points after just three GameweeksCredit: Alamy
It should be noted that the midfield supremacy may not last as there are a number of defenders and strikers within striking distance of the top ten.
However, with the improved scoring system offering points for tackles, big chances created and shots on target, it’s clear that talismanic midfielders will earn just rewards.
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Plus, with the new directive in regards to time-wasting and stoppages, it’s reasonable to expect fewer clean sheets, which could hinder the progress of Dream Team defenders this season.
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ASTON VILLA stumbled out of the blocks with a 5-1 defeat to Newcastle in their first fixture of the new season but they’ve wasted no time in getting up to speed since.Unai Emery’s side beat Everton 4-0 before thrashing Hibernian 5-0 to all but book their place in the Europa Conference League group stages.
This past weekend, the Villains beat Burnley 3-1 thanks predominantly to their impressive right flank.

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A potent combinationCredit: DREAM TEAM
New signing Moussa Diaby (£3.3m) has hit the ground running in the Midlands while reliable performer Matty Cash (£2.5m) is making liberal use of his license to attack.
The Poland international, a right-back on paper, essentially played as an an auxiliary winger for long spells at Turf Moor on Sunday.
Cash scored a brace within 20 minutes as Villa once again exhibited the dynamic nature of their attack.
The 26-year-old’s second goal, assisted by Diaby, was a perfect illustration of the effectiveness of Villa’s right-hand side.
As if to underline this point, the French winger turned from creator to finisher as he scored a goal of his own to seal his side’s victory.
The architects of Burnley’s demiseCredit: PA
The pair banked 28 points between them at the Clarets’ expense in Gameweek 3.
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That combined tally grows to 51 in the context of the overall season so far with Diaby (26 points) fractionally above above his team-mate (25 points) in the rankings.
Needless to say, the pair are Villa’s best performers so far and are evidently the assets Dream Team gaffers should back if they believe Emery’s men will continue to score plenty of goals.
With an ownership of 11.5%, Diaby is Villa’s most-selected player but Ollie Watkins (£4.4m), Emi Martinez (£3.4m) and Pau Torres (£2.9m) are all more popular than Cash (5.6%).
Although the latter will most likely be among the most transferred-in players ahead of Gameweek 4 after his brace at Burnley.
Emery’s side have responded superbly to their defeat at St James’ ParkCredit: ALAMY
With all due respect to Hibs, the second leg of the Europa Conference League play-off will surely be a formality for Villa.
Gaffers can then start thinking about Thursday night returns from Diaby, Cash and co – West Ham assets made full use of the continental competition last season.
However, Villa’s upcoming domestic fixtures appear difficult on paper: Liverpool (a), Crystal Palace (h), Chelsea (a), Brighton (h).
What’s undeniable is that Cash and Diaby are both among the best assets in Dream Team and, after three fixtures, only Brighton have scored more league goals than Villa this season.

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LIKE several of Manchester City’s new recruits, Rodri (£4.3m) took some time to adjust to life under Pep Guardiola.However, few players have gone on to establish themselves as an essential component of the decorated tactician’s system in the manner of the Spain international.
The 27-year-old now has the same aura about him as the legendary Barcelona midfielders who translated Guardiola’s grand plan to the pitch over a decade ago.

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A class actCredit: DREAM TEAM
Just as he did in the Champions League final, Rodri provided the winning goal for his side against Sheffield United on Sunday with a sweet connection typical of his technical brilliance.
Whereas the treble-sealing strike in Istanbul was a controlled right-footed instep, his winner at Bramall Lane was an instinctive swing of the left, but no less effective.
Such is Rodri’s importance to City, he is essentially immune to ‘Pep Roulette’ – the term given to Guardiola’s unpredictable rotation policy that has often left Dream Team managers frustrated.
Even players of Kevin De Bruyne (£6.7m) and Phil Foden’s (£4.5m) calibre have unexpectedly appeared on the substitute bench when heavily backed to plunder points against favourable opposition.
It would almost be simpler for Dream Team gaffers to stay clear of Etihad assets altogether but that’s not a realistic strategy because there are so many points to be had when Pep Roulette spins in one’s favour.
Foden collects Dream Team points when on the pitch but his minutes aren’t guaranteedCredit: GETTY
In Gameweek 3, illness restricted Foden to just a few minutes (he still provided an assist in that time) and while Guardiola can’t be blamed for that, it was the latest example of an attacking midfielder missing out on significant points while the ever-present Rodri cashed in.
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The latter banked ten points when all was said and done to take his season tally to 29 – Bukayo Saka (£6.1m) is the only midfielder above him in the rankings.
Truth be told, Rodri has been a perfectly viable Dream Team option for a couple of years now but the reason gaffers were previously hesitant to back him related to the general lack of returns provided by defensive midfielders.
However, that’s all changed this season because of the improved scoring system that recognises significant contributions in every aspect of the game.
It just so happens that Rodri has a decent eye for goal as well as being a master metronome and a savvy ball winner.
Rodri does it all for Man CityCredit: Reuters
So while it’s highly unlikely he’ll maintain his current scoring of two goals in three outings, as the first name on the team sheet for 99% of fixtures he will inevitably will tick over for months on end.
A sizeable chunk of Dream Team managers have already recognised this as Rodri’s ownership of 20.9% makes him the ninth-most popular player in the game at the time of writing.
And he’ll probably be among the most recruited players ahead of the Gameweek 4.
For gaffers sick of Pep Roulette, Rodri is an enabler of regular, consistent City points.

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THE captaincy debate is an open-and-shut case for Gameweek 3… or is it?Let’s run through the strongest contenders for Dream Team managers to mull over before the 7pm Friday deadline.

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Gaffers are backing Haaland to run riot this weekendCredit: ALAMY
Erling Haaland (£8.6m)
Manchester City’s imperious No9 is deservedly the obvious choice.
Pep Guardiola’s side travel to Bramall Lane on Sunday where they’ll come up against a Sheffield United outfit that have conceded 40 shots across their first two games this season.
Almost everyone expects heavy one-way traffic in the visitors’ favour and that’s likely to mean chances galore for Haaland.
It’s worth noting that we advised Dream Team gaffers to take on the Norwegian cyborg in Gameweek 2 and all the alternatives we put forward produced more points – those who strapped the armband to Pervis Estupinan (£3.6m) or Bryan Mbeumo (£3.7m) would have been handsomely rewarded.
However, while there are opportunities to go against Haaland, Gameweek 3 is probably not one of them.
Bukayo Saka (£6.1m)
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Star BoyCredit: DREAM TEAM
For those who feel compelled to bet against Haaland, Arsenal’s No7 is a more than tempting alternative.
The Gunners host Fulham at the weekend and while Marco Silva’s men haven’t conceded as many shots as Sheffield United, they’re not far behind.
Not even a Bernd Leno (£3.3m) masterclass will be enough to deny the hosts at the Emirates if the Cottagers produce another toothless defensive display.
Saka averages a goal involvement every 129.7 minutes in the Premier League since the start of last season.
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Ben Chilwell (£4.5m)
It’s worth acknowledging the fact that 12 of the 20 clubs will play twice in Gameweek 3.
From a Dream Team perspective, Chelsea and Tottenham are the most notable teams among those pulling double duty.
The Blues have the additional benefit of back-to-back home games against favourable opposition in the form of Luton and Wimbledon.
No Premier League defender has registered more touches in the final third than Chilwell in the opening exchanges of the new campaign – he’s essentially an extra attacker in Mauricio Pochettino’s system.
If the England left-back was guaranteed to start both fixtures then he would be a genuinely excellent alternative to Haaland but virtually every player is a rotation risk in the early rounds of the Carabao Cup.
Bruno Fernandes (£6.4m)
Will everything click for Manchester United in Gameweek 3?Credit: ALAMY
Only a truly brave soul would back a Manchester United player over Haaland this weekend given the nature of the Red Devils’ performances so far.
However, the underlying statistics suggest goal involvements are coming for the captain.
Fernandes couldn’t have asked for a more favourable match-up than Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford – Steve Cooper’s men have mustered just eight point on the road since promotion to the top flight.
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Ering Haaland (£8.6m)
Bukayo Saka (£6.1m)
Mohamed Salah (£6.8m)
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