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      Thiago Silva captains the best possible Dream Team XI of 2022/23 – using only players from the bottom half

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      AS the season draws to a close, it’s only right we shine a light on the Dream Team assets residing in the unfashionable half of the Premier League table.Here we’ve assembled the best possible Dream Team XI, as determined by total season points, using only players who represent clubs currently in the bottom half.
      GOALKEEPER: Kepa Arrizabalaga (£3.2m)
      We promise this article isn’t just an elaborate reminder that Chelsea are in the bottom halfCredit: GETTY
      The Blues’ No1 is possibly the only Stamford Bridge resident who can call 2022/23 his best season on English shores.
      Only four goalkeepers have more points than the Spaniard’s 97 at this stage.
      Arrizabalaga has kept 12 clean sheets this season and deserved to usurp Edouard Mendy (£3.2m) as Chelsea’s first-choice custodian.
      DEFENDERS: Thiago Silva (£5m), James Tarkowski (£2.6m), Kalidou Koulibaly (£4.4m)
      Here’s the thing, while Chelsea have been wasteful and unimaginative in attack, their defensive record is actually rather good.
      Even after a flurry of disappointing defeats since Frank Lampard was appointed interim manager, only Newcastle and Man City have conceded fewer league goals this season, hence Koulibaly and Silva’s presence in this XI.
      The latter stood out in the first two thirds of the campaign as an unflappable buoy of class amid floundering castaways and held his position among Dream Team’s top ten defenders before an injury caused him to slide down the rankings – he’s currently 18th.
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      Captain of our bottom-half XICredit: GETTY
      Everton have struggled all season but they haven’t conceded anywhere near as many goals as the likes of Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Leicester and Bournemouth.
      Tarkowski is very much a traditional centre-back in that he specialises in penalty-box defending: headers, blocks, clearances.
      The 30-year-old has been fighting an uphill battle this campaign but 17 match ratings of 7+ are evidence that his individual efforts have been recognised even though it’s been a mostly miserable year for the Toffees.
      MIDFIELDERS: Jarrod Bowen (£4m), Said Benrahma (£3.5m), James Maddison (£5.5m), James Ward-Prowse (£3.4m)
      The value of European fixtures on display here.
      West Ham have only recently trudged out of the relegation quagmire but they’re still active in the Europa Conference League, a competition both Bowen and Benrahma have utilised superbly.
      In fact, the former has earned 37.2% of his points in Europe this term while the latter owes a quarter of his returns to his Thursday night adventures.
      West Ham face AZ Alkmaar in a European semi-final first leg on Thursday night
      Maddison averages four points-per-game this season which puts him above the likes of Solly March (£4.8m) and Jack Grealish (£5.1m) in the same metric.
      Leicester’s No10 has 115 points overall by virtue of ten goals and nine assists – imagine the scramble for his signature if the Foxes are relegated later this month.
      And the same could be said for Ward-Prowse with Southampton nailed on for the drop having mustered just 24 points to date.
      Saints’ skipper is the Premier League’s ultimate set-piece specialist and 112 points represents a noble effort given his side’s collective performances.
      The England international has almost three times as many points as Carlos Alcaraz (£1.6m), Southampton’s next-best midfielder.
      FORWARDS: Michail Antonio (£4.1m), Kai Havertz (£3.5m), Rodrigo (£3.3m)
      The Hammers’ bullish forward has scored 13 goals in all competitions, a decent return in a side that have struggled in the final third domestically.
      Antonio’s tally of 120 points is equal to that of Leandro Trossard (£4m), the pair are joint-13th among forwards in the rankings.
      Rodrigo has scored 12 league goals this season
      Havertz and Rodrigo are one place back on 102 points each.
      The former is clearly a good footballer but he’s simply not prolific enough to lead the line for a club of Chelsea’s ambitions and as he approaches the end of his third season at Stamford Bridge, his role at the club remains loosely defined.
      Leeds are now odds-on to return to the Championship having dropped down to 19th place in the table after the latest round of fixtures.
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      Much like Leicester, it’s the defence that has caused all the problems as their tally of 44 goals scored is superior to almost every other side in the bottom half – Rodrigo has 12 of those.
      From an individual perspective, 2022/23 has been the Spaniard’s best Premier League campaign by a comfortable margin but it seems as if his efforts will be undermined by significant flaws elsewhere in the team. More

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      Kevin De Bruyne & Erling Haaland lead the Premier League assist-scorer list – what are the other successful combos?

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      ERLING HAALAND (£10.5m) is one of the most prolific goalscorers in world football.And Kevin De Bruyne (£8.4m) is arguably the best pure creator in Premier League history.
      When Manchester City paired the two with the signing of the Norwegian poacher, fans and pundits expected big things… and the duo have not disappointed.
      The Etihad’s apex predator has already broken the record for most goals in a Prem campaign (35 and counting) while the strawberry-blonde playmaker is leading the way in terms of assists with 16 – he’s nailed on to win his third Playmaker of the Season award on these shores.
      De Bruyne has assisted Haaland eight times in the league alone this term, the most prolific combination in the top flight, as most expected.
      But which other Premier League players have linked up the most in 2022/23?
      A dream duo
      PREMIER LEAGUE ASSIST-SCORER COMBINATIONS 2022/23:

      Kevin De Bruyne to Erling Haaland – 8
      Bruno Fernandes to Marcus Rashford – 6
      Bukayo Saka to Gabriel Martinelli – 5
      Jack Harrison to Rodrigo – 4
      James Maddison to Harvey Barnes – 4
      Ivan Perisic to Harry Kane – 4
      Dejan Kulusevski to Harry Kane – 4
      Michael Olise to Eberechi Eze – 4
      Jack Grealish to Erling Haaland – 4

      It’s no surprise to see Manchester United’s two-best attacking assets on the podium.
      Rashford and Fernandes have 529 Dream Team points between them and the Old Trafford faithful will be hoping the pair can get their side over the line in regards to Champions League qualification this month.
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      What’s remarkable is that the Portugal international has provided seven league assists in total, meaning he’s only set up a team-mate other than Rashford once.
      Arsenal’s first-choice wingers have both been brilliant this season and it’s incredible to think they’re both just 21 years old.
      Martinelli has scored 15 goals and provided five assists in the league while Saka has 13 goals and 11 assists to his name – the latter is De Bruyne’s closest rival for the Playmaker of the Season award.
      Fernandes has assisted Rashford six timesCredit: GETTY
      It’s interesting that the list features two combinations from the opposite end of the table as well.
      Leeds have been ultra reliant on Harrison for creativity and Rodrigo for goals so it makes sense the duo have combined four times this season.
      And Maddison and Barnes’ presence is evidence of Leicester’s attacking pedigree, which makes it all the more ridiculous that they’re threatened by relegation.
      Both the Yorkshire giants and the Foxes have been severely undermined by shambolic defences this season.
      Dream Team managers eyeing up a specific team in hope of late returns would do well to study the top assist-scorer combinations.
      There’s few better feelings for a gaffer than checking the app on a Saturday afternoon and seeing their players have been among the goals AND the assists – points galore! More

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      Pervis Estupinan & Luis Diaz feature in the best Dream Team XI of Game Week 32

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      GAME WEEK 32 was a high-scoring affair but no Dream Team gaffer outperformed Dean Jago.The Manchester United fan racked up 152 points when all was said and done thanks to some inspired selections.
      Let’s take a closer look at how he did it.
      152 points!
      Brighton registered back-to-back clean sheets this past week, starting off with an emphatic 6-0 win over a disjointed Wolves at the weekend before a last-gasp 1-0 win over Man United on Thursday night.
      As a result, Jason Steele (£3m) was by far and away the best-performing goalkeeper with 16 points – he averages an impressive 4.5 points-per-game this season.
      Similarly, Pervis Estupinan (£4.1m) reigned supreme among defenders with 18 points having also provided an assist on Saturday.
      The Ecuadorian left-back features in just 0.6% of teams so that has to go down as a masterstroke by Dean at this late stage of the campaign.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.7m) has been on a tear of late and while his assist streak came to an end against Fulham, he more than compensated by claiming the Star Man award on top of a clean sheet.
      Liverpool’s homegrown hero added 13 points to his tally in Game Week 32 to take his grand total to 145 – only Kieran Trippier (£5.4m) has more among defenders!
      Lastly in defence, Nathan Ake (£5.1m) returned from injury in fine style by scoring Man City’s opening goal against West Ham in a 3-0 victory for a 13-point return.
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      A Dream Team gem in recent weeks
      Bruno Fernandes (£6.9m) took full advantage of Kevin De Bruyne’s (£8.4m) absences to reclaim top spot among midfielders by virtue of an 11-point haul.
      The Portuguese playmaker is in a league of his own when it comes to 7+ ratings, he’s earned 40 of them in 2022/23, seven more than his closest rival.
      Arsenal’s title hopes may be dwindling but Martin Odegaard (£4.5m) continues to provide healthy returns.
      The Gunners’ skipper enjoyed himself against a shambolic Chelsea outfit, bagging a brace and the Star Man award to bank 18 points in one fell swoop.
      Jack Grealish (£5.1m) has been among the goal involvements since the World Cup and he kept that going in Game Week 32 with an assist against the Hammers.
      Manchester City’s No10 also edged out his team-mates to claim the Star Man gong from that encounter – he earned 12 points from his two fixtures overall.
      Dean is clearly a gaffer who stays up to date with injury news because he premeditated Luis Diaz’s (£5.1m) first starts since October to great avail.
      Back among the points
      The Colombian winger pouched 13 points thanks to Tottenham’s latest slow start (a generous phrase) before adding three more via 7+ rating at home to Fulham in midweek.
      Dean may have employed some funky selections in defence and midfield but his front three was as mainstream as they come, with good reason.
      Erling Haaland (£10.5m) is a no-brainer at this stage and the prolific poacher banked 16 points in a record-breaking week.
      It’s ridiculous that 16 points from two games is statistically a below average return by Haaland’s standards – unbelievable.
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      Marcus Rashford (£7.3m) mustered just three points this past week but Mohamed Salah (£8.8m) registered 16 courtesy of goals against Spurs and Fulham – Liverpool are finishing the season in style after an underwhelming campaign overall.
      Excellent work, Dean, good luck to you and all gaffers ahead of Game Week 33! More

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      Trent Alexander-Arnold’s assist streak has produced plentiful Dream Team points – but is his limited schedule a problem?

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      ONE way or another, Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.4m) always finds a way to finish among the Premier League’s top assist providers.Just a month ago, such a prospect seemed impossible.
      Liverpool’s No66 had just two league assists to his name on April 8th and it looked as if his disappointing campaign from a defensive perspective would be compounded by a lack of concrete output in the creative department.
      However, the 24-year-old flicked a switch and notched six assists in the space of five fixtures, a fruitful burst facilitated by Jurgen Klopp’s increasing inclination to give Alexander-Arnold minutes in midfield.
      All of a sudden Alexander-Arnold has as many assists as James MaddisonCredit: GETTY
      The Reds’ upsurge has probably come too late for them to make top four this season but plenty of Dream Team gaffers have enjoyed their renaissance of late.
      Mohamed Salah (£8.5m) has banked 72 points across the last eight Game Weeks and the Anfield faithful have even been treated to a glimpse of an unhampered Diogo Jota (£4.4m) following some frustrating injury setbacks.
      But it’s the form of Alexander-Arnold, who is now joint-fifth among Premier League assist providers for 2022/23, that has excited Dream Team bosses most as the England international is a top-tier asset when in the groove.
      His assist streak came to an end against Fulham on Wednesday night but he swooped the Star Man award to continue his purple patch.
      Liverpool’s local hero has now amassed 72 points in the last ten Game Weeks.
      This is a remarkable run for a defender who has only contributed to one clean sheet in his last nine outings.
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      Klopp has deployed Liverpool’s No66 in midfield latelyCredit: GETTY
      No doubt many Dream Team managers will be thinking of using one of their May transfers (available from Friday morning) to bring Alexander-Arnold into their team.
      And that may well be a smart move but it’s worth noting the main drawback: Liverpool’s fixtures.
      It’s not that Klopp’s side face a difficult run-in (Brentford, Leicester, Aston Villa, Southampton) it’s that they have just four fixtures left to fulfil before the end of the season.
      Six teams will be busier in the coming weeks and so assets from Manchester City, Newcastle, Manchester United, Brighton, Chelsea (not so much) and West Ham have an edge in terms of the schedule.
      Saying that, Alexander-Arnold has the necessary pedigree to outscore some quality players despite a fixture deficit.
      Something for gaffers to ponder when plotting their strategy for the season’s climax. More

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      Three suggestions ahead of May’s Dream Team transfer refresh – finish the season on a high!

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      THE last batch of transfers for the 2022/23 season will be available to Dream Team managers from Friday morning.Please be aware this replenishment of five transfers will have to last you until June in the event of Manchester City and/or West Ham reaching the final of their respective European competitions.
      Every gaffer will want to finish the campaign on a high, especially those chasing mini-league glory, so in the spirit of generosity we’ve created three transfer suggestions for your perusal.
      As always, while it’s unlikely these recommendations will apply specifically to your team, you should be able to extract the logic and apply it to your strategic needs.
      OUT: Bukayo Saka (£5.4m), IN: Jack Grealish (£4.8m)
      The goal involvements are now flowing for Grealish in a City shirt
      This is nothing personal against Arsenal’s No7, who has been brilliant this season, it’s just business.
      Saka is the third-best midfielder overall with 184 points and his ownership of 42.4% makes him the second-most popular asset in his position.
      However, his impressive record doesn’t change the fact that the Gunners have just four fixtures remaining this season.
      Whereas treble-chasers Man City could be in action eight more times if they reach the Champions League final.
      Not only is Grealish is busier than his England team-mate, he’s in better form too.
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      The £100million man has banked 53 points since Game Week 27 compared to Saka’s tally of 12 in the same time frame.
      Arsenal’s homegrown hero has served his backers well this term but there’s no room for sentimentality when mini-leagues are on the line.
      OUT: Alisson (£3.9m), IN: Ederson (£4.9m)
      Winding down
      Much of what’s written above about Man City’s busy schedule above also applies here but this suggestion also highlights the fact that Liverpool are among the crop of teams with just four fixtures left to fulfil.
      This is notable because while Jurgen Klopp’s side have performed below expectations this season, several of their players remain the among the most popular in the game.
      The Reds’ Brazilian custodian has outperformed every goalkeeper bar Jason Steele (£2.7m) – who is a viable option while we’re on the subject – this Game Week but with so few point-scoring opportunities at his disposal this month it’s a good time to pivot to his fully-booked compatriot.
      At the time of writing, swapping Alisson for Ederson requires an additional £1million in budget but that gap should close when the latest price changes take effect as the latter registered minus one point in Game Week 32.
      Whether the fixture-first approach extends to the likes of Mohamed Salah (£8.5m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.4m) is another matter – the prolific Egyptian has amassed 72 points across the last eight Game Weeks while the English right-back has claimed 53 in the same period thanks to minutes in midfield.
      Decisions, decisions…
      OUT: Ollie Watkins (£6.4m), IN: Solly March (£4.7m)
      One of Dream Team’s surprise gems of 2022/23Credit: GETTY
      Man City are undoubtedly the best team to back as the season reaches its climax but that doesn’t mean there aren’t viable options elsewhere.
      Cup exploits and subsequent calendar reshuffles mean Brighton have seven Premier League fixtures still to play, although one those comes prior to May’s transfer refresh this evening against Manchester United.
      The Seagulls face some testing match-ups with Arsenal, Newcastle, Man City and Aston Villa to play before the season’s end (offset by favourable match-ups against Everton and Southampton) but they can give any team a game on their day, as proven several times over in recent months.
      Kaoru Mitoma (£4.6m) is the most-selected of Brighton’s midfielders but the Japanese dribbler has been overtaken by March having registered three blanks in a row.
      The 28-year-old Englishman has 147 points to Mitoma’s 142 with the pair seventh and eighth respectively in the midfield rankings.
      March’s tally of seven goals, nine assists and six Star Man awards is mightily impressive when you consider the fact he started the campaign at just £1m!
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      We’re proposing a swap for Watkins, which would obviously require a change in formation, because while the Villains’ top scorer has been superb generally since the World Cup, he’s cooled off with three consecutive blanks since his magnificent display against Newcastle three weeks back.
      And again, Villa are among the clubs with just four fixtures remaining so March is likely to have two additional games over Watkins in the coming weeks. More

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      Last chance to win a PlayStation 5 via Dream Team Monthly this season – get your XIs in tip-top shape!

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      IT’S your last chance to win a PlayStation 5 via Dream Team Monthly!May’s competition gets underway this weekend and with transfers refreshed before Game Week 33’s fixtures begin, you should be able to get your XI in good shape to compete for the top prize.
      It’s worth noting that this season-ending competition is a bumper edition that will stretch into June to include the FA Cup final and the European finals, should English clubs make it that far.
      The gaffer who racks up the most points between May 5th and June 10th will take home a brand new PS5, worth £449 RRP!
      Remember, you can check the monthly leaderboard anytime HERE.
      May’s winner takes home a PS5!Credit: DREAM TEAM
      If your XI is struggling in the classic Season game, fear not, a fruitful few weeks could land you a PS5 as only points gained during the given scoring period are taken into account for our monthly competitions.
      With that in mind, you should tailor your team specifically to May/June’s remaining fixtures once transfers are refreshed, with a view to scooping the monthly prize.
      And of course, if you’re happy with your progress in the classic Season game and believe your best XI is also likely to rack up plentiful points in the coming weeks then you don’t need to alter your strategy at all.
      You can even get involved if you didn’t sign-up for Dream Team at the start of the season.
      Fancy a PS5? Of course you do…
      Want to know what it feels like to win a Dream Team competition?
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      We recently caught up with Miriam Chisholm, who performed brilliantly to win January’s monthly competition!
      “I’m not sure I can quite believe it, to be honest. It’s a huge surprise because, although I knew I was close, I thought it ended when January ended! I think it just goes to show it’s good to keep going with all your teams – the monthly prize is a nice touch.
      “I think most people had brought in the Newcastle defence along with the Kane/Haaland/Rashford combo up top, so it was just midfield I concentrated on. I picked three of the usual names and tried to go with a flyer as the fourth – James Ward-Prowse then Casemiro. Guess my luck was in!”
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      3 players capable of ensuring mini-league glory for Dream Team gaffers in May

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      THIS coming Friday will be the first of the month which means only one thing: Dream Team transfers.Gaffers will have their transfers replenished in the morning, allowing them to make changes prior to Game Week 33 if they so wish.
      The season does spill over into June with the FA Cup showdown between the Manchester clubs and European finals that could potentially feature Premier League teams schedule but the vast majority of the remaining Dream Team eligible fixtures will take place before the end of May.
      With that in mind, we’ve identified three players (aside from the obvious candidates) we believe are capable of ensuring mini-league glory in the coming weeks…
      Jarrod Bowen (£4.1m)
      Blocking out the 92.9% of Dream Team gaffers not currently backing him
      Given all the drama of the domestic campaign, it would be easy for Dream Team bosses to overlook the fact West Ham have a European semi-final in the diary.
      The Hammers will take on AZ Alkmaar, currently fourth in the Eredivisie, in a two-legged Europa Conference League affair that ensures they’re busier than most from Game Week 33 onwards.
      Their No20 may have blanked in his last two outings but with 134 points to his name he’s been the best performer in the squad this term.
      Bowen may not have replicated his extraordinary efforts of 2021/22 but 11 goals, nine assists and six Star Man awards represents an impressive haul considering how David Moyes’ side have performed collectively.
      It’s not just the additional European fixtures that make the 26-year-old a viable option this month, his domestic fixtures are relatively friendly too.
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      Granted, he faces Manchester City tonight and Manchester United on Sunday but after that his remaining league opponents are Brentford, Leeds and Leicester.
      Manuel Akanji (£4.5m)
      Akanji has quickly become one of Guardiola’s most-trusted players
      Let’s get it straight, Man City are the team to back to the hilt from hereon out.
      While some teams have just four fixtures left to fulfil at the time of writing, Pep Guardiola’s side could be in action nine more times if they make it to the Champions League final.
      This sheer volume of games combined with the team’s unrelenting form has once again created a Dream Team behemoth.
      There’s no point highlighting the virtues of Erling Haaland (£10.2m) and Kevin De Bruyne (£8.4m) as they’re already immensely popular but City’s Swiss defender has an ownership of just 5.8%.
      Akanji has proved to be very useful purchase for Guardiola as he’s occasionally filled in at right-back and left-back when not in his more familiar central role.
      The former Borussia Dortmund man is far from the Etihad’s most glamorous asset but all Dream Team bosses should consider is his game time and potential returns.
      He’s only missed just one of City’s last 30 games and he’s earned 48 points across the last nine Game Weeks.
      Guardiola is prone to tactical tweaks but it would highly unusual for the decorated tactician to suddenly discard Akanji as the season reaches its climax.
      Real Madrid are a formidable foe in the Champions League semi-finals but the defending English champions face Leeds, Everton and Chelsea around those European clashes, three teams in woeful form.
      Solly March (£4.7m)
      Forget that Wembley penalty miss for now…
      Brighton have more Premier League fixtures remaining this season than any other team.
      The Seagulls host Man United tomorrow night and then have six games to fulfil after May’s transfers become available – two more than Arsenal, Spurs, Aston Villa and a host of other clubs.
      Roberto De Zerbi’s enterprising approach has ensured a steady stream of points for his midfield unit and while Kaoru Mitoma (£4.6m) is the most popular selection, the Japanese winger has recently been overtaken by March in the rankings.
      Brighton’s long-serving No7 now has 147 points to Mitoma’s 142 having added 53 to his total in his last nine outings.
      March has provided nine assists, scored seven goals and claimed six Star Man awards in 2022/23.
      Granted, his fixtures, though voluminous, contain some tough match-ups.
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      March faces Arsenal, Newcastle, Man City and Aston Villa before all is said and done but the thing about De Zerbi’s side is that they can give anyone a game on their day.
      Stay clear of Brighton defenders but there should be more returns for March, Mitoma and company in attack. More

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      Which teams have the most favourable Dream Team fixtures this May? Manchester City twice as busy as other teams

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      IT’S coronation season here in the United Kingdom and there’s a crown poised above Pep Guardiola’s head.Manchester City have finally overtaken Arsenal at the top of the Premier League and the Etihad residents have a game a hand on their title rivals as well.
      Not only that, City remain active in the Champions League and the FA Cup as they chase an historic treble.
      Naturally, Dream Team gaffers will want to stack their teams full of Guardiola’s troops this month but it’s always wise to analyse the schedule before committing to a strategy.
      With that in mind, let’s run through May’s fixtures for the current top eight teams…
      Guardiola is chasing three trophiesCredit: GETTY
      MANCHESTER CITY

      West Ham (h)
      Leeds (h)
      Real Madrid (a)
      Everton (a)
      Real Madrid (h)
      Chelsea (h)
      Brighton (a)
      Brentford (a)

      On current form there’s no possible match-up that will intimidate Erling Haaland (£10.2m) and company but a Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, the undisputed masters of the competition, promises to be highly competitive.
      It’s worth noting that the Hammers’ visit to Manchester takes place on Wednesday night as part of Game Week 32, prior to May’s transfer refresh.
      Brace yourself for gargantuan returns for those fixtures against Leeds and Everton, those encounters could get very messy for the relegation candidates.
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      ARSENAL

      Chelsea (h)
      Newcastle (a)
      Brighton (h)
      Nottingham Forest (a)
      Wolves (h)

      Once again, the Gunners take on the Blues tonight in their first Game Week 32 fixture meaning they will have just four games remaining after this month’s transfer refresh.
      An away day at St James’ Park followed by a game against the free-scoring Seagulls represents a tricky double header for Mikel Arteta’s men but they should finish strong against Forest and Wolves.
      Many Dream Team bosses will be swapping their Arsenal assets for City equivalents this coming Friday.
      Bukayo Saka appears in 42.4% of teamsCredit: GETTY
      NEWCASTLE

      Arsenal (h)
      Leeds (a)
      Brighton (h)
      Leicester (h)
      Chelsea (a)

      The Magpies’ testing fixtures against Arsenal and Brighton are offset by games against three teams who have desperately struggled in recent weeks.
      Eddie Howe’s men have scored 20 goals in their last six outings with the likes of Callum Wilson (£4.1m) and Alexander Isak (£4.2m) plundering plenty of points of late.
      MANCHESTER UNITED

      Brighton (a)
      West Ham (a)
      Wolves (h)
      Bournemouth (a)
      Chelsea (h)
      Fulham (h)

      Erik ten Hag’s side travel to the south coast this week so gaffers predominantly thinking of post-transfer refresh plans should focus on the fixtures from West Ham onwards.
      All things considered, it’s a favourable set of match-ups from Game Week 32 until the season’s end in the form of teams safe from relegation but too far from European qualification – on-the-beach teams tend to give up points at the end of term.
      Man United also have the FA Cup final to play in JuneCredit: GETTY
      LIVERPOOL

      Fulham (h)
      Brentford (h)
      Leicester (a)
      Aston Villa (h)
      Southampton (a)

      It’s a similar story for the Merseysiders who, aside from Villa, face nothing but unmotivated mid-table opponents or relegation fodder.
      The Reds have underwhelmed this season but the likes of Diogo Jota (£4.4m), Mohamed Salah (£8.5m) and Cody Gakpo (£4m) have shared loads of goals around between them this past month.
      Clean sheets remain elusive, however.
      TOTTENHAM

      Crystal Palace (h)
      Aston Villa (a)
      Brentford (h)
      Leeds (a)

      Just four fixtures remain for a club who desperately want the season to end.
      Harry Kane (£8.9m) continues to provide healthy returns for his backers but only a brave (or naive) Dream Team manager will be thinking about bringing in more Spurs players as the campaign concludes.
      ASTON VILLA
      Ollie Watkins has blanked in three consecutive fixturesCredit: GETTY

      Wolves (a)
      Spurs (h)
      Liverpool (a)
      Brighton (h)

      Unai Emery’s side are in much better form than Spurs but still their point-scoring opportunities are limited to just four fixtures.
      And it’s a relatively difficult quartet of match-ups as well.
      Ollie Watkins (£6.4m) has been sensational since the World Cup but it’s worth flagging that he’s blanked in his last three games.
      BRIGHTON

      Man United (h)
      Everton (h)
      Arsenal (a)
      Newcastle (a)
      Southampton (h)
      Man City (h)
      Aston Villa (a)

      With seven fixtures to play (six after transfers are replenished) only Man City are busier before than Roberto De Zerbi’s side from now until the end of the season.
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      Brighton’s midfield crop of Solly March (£4.7m), Kaoru Mitoma (£4.6m), Pascal Gross (£3m) and Alexis Mac Allister (£3.4m) have registered 517 points between them in 2022/23.
      However, while the Seagulls have an appealing number of games at their disposal, the majority of them promise to be challenging tests in between respites against the Toffees and Saints. More