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      Chelsea look blunt up front but Kepa Arrizabalaga and Thiago Silva continue to provide impressive Dream Team returns

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      CHELSEA’S transfer dealings may have excited their fans recently but the Stamford Bridge faithful have been struggling to stay awake on match days.The Blues have won just twice since the turn of the year, scoring only three goals in their last seven fixtures.
      After two 0-0 draws in a row, a lack of potency and cohesiveness in the final third is Graham Potter’s primary concern but three consecutive clean sheets reflect positively on the defensive unit.
      Clean sheets are coming far easier than goals for Chelsea right nowCredit: getty
      This contrast is reflected starkly by the Dream Team rankings.
      Mason Mount (£3.6m), Hakim Ziyech (£2.6m) and the like have barely produced two points to rub together in the last few Game Weeks whereas Kepa Arrizabalaga (£3.4m) and Thiago Silva (£5.8m) are thriving.
      The latter has been among the top ten defenders pretty much since the get-go.
      An absolute class act, the veteran centre-back’s overall tally of 107 points puts him fourth in his position – only the Newcastle trio of Kieran Trippier (£6.6m), Fabian Schar (£4.8m) and Dan Burn (£4.8m) are above him.
      After a lean run of ten points in eight outings between Game Weeks 12 and 17, Silva has responded superbly with 29 in his last three appearances.
      The Brazilian defender was deservedly named Star Man against Liverpool and he narrowly missed out on making it two from two following his side’s stalemate with west London rivals Fulham on Friday night.
      Fine wines and all thatCredit: getty
      Silva is in a league of his own among team-mates, 29 points ahead of Chelsea’s next-best player, and 44 points ahead of the club’s second-best defender, Marc Cucurella (£3.3m).
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      The aforementioned Arrizabalaga is that man 29 points short of Silva but it’s worth noting that Edouard Mendy (£3.2m) was first-choice goalkeeper for the first two months of the campaign.
      In fact, among keepers to have played at least five games this season, only Nick Pope (£5.3m) averages more points-per-game (4.8) than the Chelsea’s Spaniard (4.1).
      Arrizabalaga has worked his way up to third in the rankings among assets in his position and yet he features in just 2% of teams, making him significantly less popular than the likes of Alisson (£3.9m), Aaron Ramsdale (£4.2m) and Ederson (£4.5m), who all have fewer points at the time of writing.
      Overlooked by Dream Team managersCredit: getty
      In fact, even Silva’s ownership is a modest 5.4% and he’s been consistently brilliant for months on end now.
      It’s likely that many Dream Team gaffers are assuming that Chelsea’s inability to score goals means there’s no points to be had but in Kepa and Silva, Stamford Bridge is home to two of the very best defensive assets in the game this season. More

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      How this season’s Dream Team rankings would look WITHOUT Manchester City players

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      THE Premier League have accused Manchester City of breaching over 100 financial regulations.The scale of the charges is unprecedented and so if the reigning champions of English football are ultimately found guilty then the club are likely to face severe punishment.
      Some fans of other clubs believe City should be stripped of the titles they won during the given time period, which in this case ranges from before Sergio Aguero’s dramatic winner against QPR to Pep Guardiola’s reign.
      However, at this stage it seems more likely that the club would face a significant points deduction, or possibly even expulsion from the Premier League.
      No doubt there will be the mother of legal disputes before any action is taken but it’s clear the ramifications of this story could be huge.
      Incoming asterisks?Credit: getty
      Putting our Dream Team hat back on, City’s expulsion from the top flight would dramatically change the landscape of the game.
      Assets under Guardiola’s watch have provided more points than players from any other club in recent years.
      Their standards have dropped a tad this season but still there is plenty of City representation at the top of the rankings.
      As a thought experiment, let’s take a look into an alternate reality in which the Etihad residents have been removed from Dream Team.
      The headline news in this parallel universe is that Marcus Rashford (£5.8m) is the outright top performer this term.
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      Man United’s No10 has 190 points to his name, 66 fewer than Erling Haaland (£9.1m) but the prolific Norwegian’s 31 goals have been wiped from the record for the purposes of this article.
      Kieran Trippier (£6.6m) has been promoted to second in the rankings, just three behind Rashford on 187 points, and Harry Kane (£7.9m) completes the podium on 166 points.
      Don’t look now, Erling…Credit: getty
      In the real world, Kevin De Bruyne (£7m) is Dream Team’s leading midfielder.
      The brilliant Belgian is the Premier League’s top assist provider by a huge margin (his tally of 11 is four more than his closest rival has mustered) but let’s wave goodbye to his 135 points for now.
      Suddenly, Bruno Fernandes (£5.8m) is top dog with 133 points – the Portuguese may well claim that status for real relatively soon as he’s in sensational form.
      With Riyad Mahrez’s (£5.9m) 103 points eviscerated from existence, Bukayo Saka (£4.2m) has been bumped up to second in the midfield rankings and team-mate Martin Odegaard (£3.4m) takes the bronze medal.
      The Arsenal pair have 103 and 101 points respectively.
      To really ram home the surreal nature of this alternate reality, consider a world in which Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (£3.3m) is the fourth-best asset in his position!
      Almost certainly too good for the National LeagueCredit: getty
      CURRENT DREAM TEAM MIDFIELD RANKINGS:

      Kevin De Bruyne
      Bruno Fernandes
      Riyad Mahrez
      Bukayo Saka
      Martin Odegaard
      Phil Foden

      DREAM TEAM MIDFIELD RANKINGS WITHOUT MAN CITY PLAYERS:
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      Bruno Fernandes
      Bukayo Saka
      Martin Odegaard
      Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
      Casemiro
      Miguel Almiron

      Dream Team bosses should enjoy Man City points while they can! More

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      Ben Mee’s 18-point prompts overdue appreciation for Dream Team gem

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      THIS article should have been written earlier.We have been aware of Ben Mee’s (£3.4m) healthy Dream Team returns for a while now and probably should have highlighted his viability already but as the old saying goes: better late than never.
      The 33-year-old has proved to be a smart recruit for Brentford, adding experience, leadership and reliability to their defence.
      He’s also chipped in with three goals in 20 appearances for the Bees so far, his latest coming in the form of a brave header to open the scoring against Southampton on Saturday.
      Thomas Frank’s side scored three unanswered goals to register a comfortable victory and move up to seventh in the table.
      Mee scooped the Star Man award on top of his goal, clean sheet and 7+ rating to bank 18 points when all was said and done – his best Game Week haul this season.
      Buzzing Bee!
      The former Burnley centre-back has amassed 34 points in his last three games having contributed to a trio of consecutive clean sheets.
      This prosperous run has propelled Mee up the rankings and he’s now the ninth-best defender in Dream Team.
      Given that one of the assets above him is Joao Cancelo, who will spend the rest of the campaign on loan with Bayern Munich, Brentford’s No16 is effectively eighth in his position.
      At £3.4m, Mee is the cheapest defender currently in the top 15 and his ownership of 2.5% is also the lowest among the same group.
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      The slim minority of Dream Team bosses who have backed him (which probably features plenty of Brentford supporters) have been handsomely rewarded for relatively little investment.
      Mee deserves huge amounts of credit for his efforts to date, the other names at the top of the defensive rankings include Thiago Silva (£5.8m) and multiple representatives from the top four clubs: Newcastle, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal.
      Credit where it’s dueCredit: getty
      Whether Mee can maintain his lofty position remains to be seen.
      Brentford have no European commitments and were eliminated from the FA Cup by West Ham in the third round, meaning their Premier League games will be their only fixtures for the remainder of the campaign.
      Having a singular focus may well help them achieve an impressive league position but, generally speaking, successful Dream Team assets will be active in more than one competition during the second half of the season.
      Mee will have to be immense to keep pace with the likes of Lisandro Martinez (£4.6m), Nathan Ake (£4m) and Ben White (£4.8m) if the Manchester clubs and the Gunners go deep in Europe.
      At the risk of wishing time away, if the Bees continue their good form and end up qualifying for a European competition then Mee may well be a smart selection in 2023/24. More

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      Casemiro and Son Heung-min feature in the best Dream Team XI of Game Week 20

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      JUST one Dream Team gaffer achieved three figures in Game Week 20.Simon Jebson earned 101 points (also known as a Dalmatian) thanks to an extensive array of Manchester United assets.
      Let’s see take a closer look at how the Sheffield United fan topped the pile.
      No fewer than eight Old Trafford residentsCredit: dream team
      David de Gea (£3.9m) was the only one of the eight Red Devils present not to contribute as he missed out on what probably should have been a clean sheet at home to Reading in the FA Cup.
      Tom Heaton was given the gloves for the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.
      Lisandro Martinez (£4.6m), Luke Shaw (£3.9m) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£3.8m) combined for 21 points, all taken from Steve Cooper’s side in midweek.
      Given that Man United are one of just three teams pulling double duty in Game Week 21, Simon could well be in for back-to-back bumper weeks.
      Old Trafford hosted the most successful assets in Game Week 20
      You would have got incredible odds on Casemiro (£3.8m) and Fred (£2.5m) combining for 42 points in a Game Week this term.
      The Brazil internationals generally let their team-mates enjoy the attacking side of the game while they run the hard yards in midfield.
      But that all changed this past week as the former Real Madrid favourite scored a brace against the Royals while Fred registered two goals and an assist across the two fixtures.
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      Impressively, Casemiro pocketed two Star Man awards to bank 25 points, his highest Game Week haul yet!
      In comparison, Bruno Fernandes’ (£5.8m) eight points seem somehow underwhelming but an assist and a pair of 7+ match ratings continued his prosperous form.
      Kevin De Bruyne (£7m) joined his cross-town rivals in Simon’s midfield but the brilliant Belgian blanked at home to Arsenal.
      Manchester City’s playmaker-in-chief remains Dream Team’s top midfielder but a run of 15 points in his last seven games represents a notable drop-off from his usual high standards.
      Spurs could really do with Son at his best in the coming monthsCredit: getty
      Up front, Mohamed Salah (£8m) assisted Harvey Elliott’s (£2.6m) goal against Brighton but the Egyptian forward missed out on a 7+ match rating so he had to settle for just the two points.
      Marcus Rashford (£5.8m) continued his fruitful spell with a ten-point haul despite the fact he failed to score – VAR saw to that.
      Man United’s No10 received two 7+ ratings and provided a brace of assists to bank ten points.
      Last but not least, a frankly inspired selection from Simon in the form of Son Heung-min (£5.1m).
      The South Korean superstar has not been at his best this season but took full advantage of Tottenham’s FA Cup match-up with Preston, scoring twice to claim the Star Man award and an 18-point haul.
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      No forward scored more points than the 30-year-old in Game Week 20.
      Superb work, Simon, good luck to you and all gaffers ahead of Game Week 21! More

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      Eddie Nketiah and Dream Team stars capable of providing plentiful points this February

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      WITH transfers set to be replenished on Friday morning, Dream Team gaffers will be hoping to identify which players are most likely to bank plentiful points throughout February.As if any extra motivation was needed, the manager who racks up the most points between now and March 2nd will win a brand new PlayStation 5!
      With that in mind, allow us to suggest three candidates we believe are capable of producing bumper months.
      Bruno Fernandes (£5.8m)
      It’s all smiles at Old Trafford right nowCredit: getty
      Manchester United are the busiest team this month with seven fixtures to fulfil before the start of March.
      A two-legged Europa League meeting with Barcelona, the Carabao Cup final, and a rearranged Premier League fixture against Leeds means loads of scoring opportunities for the Old Trafford residents in the coming weeks.
      Marcus Rashford (£5.7m) is the name that should come to mind first and foremost but we’ve promoted his virtues enough in the last few weeks – if you ignored our advice then you’ve missed out some massive hauls.
      The England international’s ownership has sky-rocketed to 33.7% since the restart but the Red Devils’ Portuguese midfielder features in 13.2% of teams, meaning a fair few gaffers are overlooking his form.
      Fernandes has amassed 53 points across the last five Game Weeks and a busy schedule should ensure the returns keep flowing.
      Generally speaking, backing several Man United assets looks to be a wise approach for the coming weeks.
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      Nathan Ake (£3.7m)
      A well-timed goal!Credit: getty
      Fresh off an 18-point haul in Game Week 20, the Dutchman looks set to be Manchester City’s first-choice left-back for the foreseeable future after Joao Cancelo’s surprise departure to Bayern Munich.
      Ake underlined his impressive recent form when he scored the winner against Arsenal in last Friday night’s FA Cup showdown, earning him a Star Man award in the process.
      Granted, Pep Guardiola’s side haven’t kept as many clean sheets as they would have liked this season but, when reasonably priced, their defensive assets remain solid options.
      City have six fixtures to squeeze in this month with three of them coming against bottom-half opposition: Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth.
      On paper, there should be a healthy allotment of points up for grabs for Ake and company.
      Eddie Nketiah (£3.5m)
      Underestimated by Dream Team bosses?
      Arsenal have five games in February which makes them less busy than the Manchester clubs but more active than the likes of Newcastle and Brighton.
      One of the Gunners’ fixtures sticks out like a sore thumb, a top-of-the-table clash with Man City which will be a serious test of their title-winning credentials.
      However, the rest of the match-ups are relatively favourable.
      Nketiah will continue to lead the line as Mikel Arteta’s side take on Everton, Brentford, Villa and Leicester around that meeting with Guardiola’s men.
      It’s worth noting the game against the Bees takes place at the Emirates – Thomas Frank’s side are considerably weaker on the road.
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      Arsenal’s homegrown poacher has deputised for Gabriel Jesus (£5.3m) superbly while the Brazilian has been sidelined.
      Nketiah has scored seven goals in his last eight outings and still only appears in 3.6% of teams. More

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      Dream Team’s February Monthly competition starts Friday night – winner takes home a PlayStation 5!

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      DREAM TEAM’S February monthly competition gets underway with Chelsea v Fulham on Friday night.With transfers refreshed before Game Week 21’s fixtures begin, managers should be able to get their XIs in good shape for the month ahead.
      A reminder that the gaffer who racks up the most points between February 3rd and March 2nd will take home a brand new PlayStation 5, worth £449 RRP.!
      Remember, you can check the monthly leaderboard anytime HERE.
      January’s winner will land a late Christmas presentCredit: 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 could tailor your team specifically to February’s remaining fixtures once transfers are refreshed, ignoring long-term viability, with a view to scooping the monthly prize.
      Alternatively, you can create a new team and fill it full of players with favourable fixtures for the month in question – each Dream Team gaffer is allowed a maximum of ten teams per season.
      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.
      Simply create an XI ahead of this weekend’s fixtures and if your team achieves the most points between February 3rd and March 2nd then the PS5 will be yours.
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      Previous Dream Team Monthly winner David Bradbury and his grandsons
      West Brom supporter David Bradbury won August’s Monthly competition and was ‘over the moon’ when his victory was confirmed.
      “My grandsons will be even more pleased when I pass the PS5 onto them!” he told us.
      “I always try to pick players that do not get rotated and manage to stay injury free. I have been doing Dream Team since it started and this shows that perseverance pays off in the end.
      “I am very grateful for your generosity. I will be trying my hardest to stay in contention for the rest of the season.”
      A reminder that Dream Team assets score points in all competitions so gaffers hoping to replicate David’s success would do well to study the schedule.
      Good luck! More

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      Chelsea new boy Enzo Fernandez among several players added to Dream Team – starting prices revealed

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      A host of new players have been added to Dream Team in the wake of the January transfer window.Most prominent among the new arrivals is Enzo Fernandez, whose move to Chelsea commanded a British record fee of £107million.
      Dream Team gaffers can recruit the Argentina international for £3m but does the World Cup winner have the makings of a successful asset?
      Worth the money?Credit: getty
      Putting aside the massive transfer fee for a moment, the 22-year-old is clearly a talented player who will probably improve the Blues’ midfield functionality and balance but the Stamford Bridge faithful shouldn’t expect a tide of goal involvements.
      As evidenced by his performances in Qatar, Fernandez is a genuine all-rounder in the middle of the park.
      He’s not an out-and-out defensive anchor and he’s not an advanced playmaker; to describe him as box-to-box midfielder wouldn’t be quite right either.
      That he’s so adaptable is one of his great strengths but the fact he’s rarely a goalscorer limits his Dream Team viability.
      An impressive passer of the ball, he chips in with more than his fair share of assists (six for Benfica in the first half of this season) but in the world of Dream Team the best midfielders are those who maintain a high attacking output, goals and all.
      Old Trafford’s newest (temporary) residentCredit: getty
      Elsewhere, Man United have a new centre-midfielder of their own in the form of Marcel Sabizter, on loan from Bayern Munich.
      Primarily, the Austria international has been brought in to deputise for Christian Eriksen (£3.2m), who is expected to be sidelined until April with an ankle injury.
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      The 28-year-old has a more willing engine than the Dane so he may improve the Red Devils’ midfield industry but he’s not as technical proficient in tight areas or as naturally creative.
      Sabitzer certainly isn’t shot shy though, he’s happy to try his luck from distance and will take up advanced positions.
      He was very much a goalscoring midfielder during his time with RB Leipzig but he’s struggled in that department since his move to the German champions.
      Granted, a vast number of his appearances have come as a substitute but even so, two goals in 54 games represents a serious drop off.
      However, if Erik ten Hag can coax Sabitzer’s Leipzig form out of him then he could be great value at £2.5m – Man United play plenty of games this month.
      Spurs got their man eventuallyCredit: getty
      Is Pedro Porro the answer to Spurs’ nagging right-back problem?
      Those familiar with the 23-year-old believe him to be perfectly suited to Antonio Conte’s preferred system and his return of two goals and six assists in 14 league games for Sporting CP this term suggests he has the necessary attributes to play his part in the final third.
      It goes without saying that defenders who supply regular goal involvements are worth their weight in gold – Porro will start at £2.5m.
      NEW ADDITIONS TO DREAM TEAM

      Enzo Fernandez – Midfielder – Chelsea – £3m
      Marcel Sabitzer – Midfielder – Man United – £2.5m
      Illia Zabarnyi – Defender – Bournemouth – £1.5m 
      Hamed Traore – Midfielder – Bournemouth – £2m
      Naouirou Ahamada – Midfielder – Crystal Palace – £1.5m
      Sasa Lukic – Midfielder – Fulham – £1.5m 
      Harry Souttar – Defender – Leicester – £2m
      Keylor Navas – Goalkeeper – Nottingham Forest – £2m
      Felipe – Defender – Nottingham Forest – £1.5m
      Paul Onuachu – Striker – Southampton – £2m
      Kamaldeen Sulemana – Midfielder – Southampton – £2m
      Pedro Porro – Defender – Spurs – £2.5m
      Weston McKennie – Midfielder – Leeds – £2m

      Please be aware that the names listed above are just those added in the latest batch.
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      If there’s a January signing you think is missing it may be that the player was added previously, check the Stats Centre to confirm.
      As is always the case, it’s probably best for Dream Team bosses to wait for a look at how the new arrivals adapt to a new challenge before making any rash decisions. More

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      Dream Team tips: Which teams have the most favourable fixtures this February?

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      PINCH, punch, first of the month and all that waffle.Any self-respecting Dream Team managers knows that flipping over the calendar means a fresh batch of transfers are imminent.
      Gaffers will be able to make changes from Friday morning ahead of Game Week 21.
      As always, it’s best to consider the schedule for the month ahead when deciding on a strategy so let’s whip through the fixtures that await each of the teams currently in the top half.
      ARSENAL

      Everton (a)
      Brentford (h)
      Man City (h)
      Aston Villa (a)
      Leicester (a)

      A huge game awaits
      It’s worth noting that the Gunners don’t have any European commitment to fulfil until March because they have already qualified for the Europa League round of 16.
      In terms of Premier League fixtures, one match-up sticks out like a sore thumb.
      It could be argued that the visit of Pep Guardiola’s men to the Emirates on the 15th is Arsenal’s biggest game in years – victory would make them huge favourites to claim the league title.
      Elsewhere, the Bees are not as threatening away from their hive and there should be plenty on points on offer against Everton, Villa and Leicester, three sides currently in the bottom half.
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      MANCHESTER CITY

      Spurs (a)
      Aston Villa (h)
      Nottingham Forest (a)
      Arsenal (a)
      RB Leipzig (a)
      Bournemouth (a)

      Four consecutive away days, starting with that trip to north London, will be a test for the defending English champions – Leipzig can be a tricky place to go in the Champions League knockouts.
      Saying that, Erling Haaland (£9.1m) will be confident of adding to his goal tally and may even be earmarking Villa, Forest or Bournemouth for his next hat-trick.
      NEWCASTLE
      Dream Team’s king of defenders

      West Ham (h)
      Bournemouth (a)
      Liverpool (h)
      Man United or Southampton (n)

      It’s highly likely the Magpies will meet Erik ten Hag’s side in the Carabao Cup final at the end of month – that matter will be confirmed this evening.
      Those first two fixtures look ripe for yet more returns from the likes of Kieran Trippier (£6.6m) and Nick Pope (£5.3m) – Jurgen Klopp’s mob are miles off their best right now as well.
      However, Newcastle will not be as busy as several other teams this month so it will be interesting to see if their assets can maintain their dominance at the top of the defensive rankings.
      MANCHESTER UNITED

      Crystal Palace (h)
      Leeds (h)
      Leeds (a)
      Barcelona (a)
      Leicester (h)
      Barcelona (h)
      Brentford (h)

      Be aware that final fixture against Thomas Frank’s side is likely to be replaced by the Carabao Cup final, assuming the Red Devils finish the job in tonight’s semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest.
      A two-legged meeting with La Liga’s leaders in the Europa League ensures Man United have a busy schedule in the coming weeks.
      They have an excellent record against Leeds since the Yorkshire club returned to the top flight so backers of Marcus Rashford (£5.7m) and Bruno Fernandes (£5.8m) should expect more points from that double header.
      A healthy allotment of Man United assets could be the way to go for Dream Team gaffers this month
      TOTTENHAM

      Man City (h)
      Leicester (a)
      AC Milan (a)
      West Ham (h)
      Chelsea (h)

      A relatively tough month for Antonio Conte’s men to negotiate here with the visit of City, a European away day, and a brace of London derbies.
      Harry Kane (£7.9m) missed the last game through illness and his owners should certainly keep an eye out for updates but the England skipper is expected to return to the starting line-up this weekend.
      BRIGHTON

      Bournemouth (h)
      Crystal Palace (a)
      Fulham (h)

      The Seagulls’ game against Newcastle has been postponed because of the latter’s appointment at Wembley.
      Kaoru Mitoma (£2.6m) and Solly March (£2.8m) provided superb value for money throughout January but the midfield pair will struggle to maintain their impressive pace this month with so few fixtures to fulfil.
      FULHAM
      A lean spell

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

      An FA Cup replay against the Black Cats helps bolster the in-form Cottagers’ schedule.
      Aleksandar Mitrovic’s (£4.8m) owners may be concerned that the Serbian target man has mustered just one point across his last five outings – keep an eye on his returns in the coming weeks.
      BRENTFORD

      Southampton (h)
      Arsenal (a)
      Crystal Palace (h)
      Man United (a)

      Generally speaking, the Bees are a force to be reckoned with at home but vulnerable on the road.
      That pattern could well extend this month with difficult trips to the Emirates and Old Trafford offset by two favourable home fixtures.
      LIVERPOOL

      Wolves (a)
      Everton (h)
      Newcastle (a)
      Real Madrid (h)
      Crystal Palace (a)

      What can Liverpool muster from this season?
      Dream Team bosses simply don’t know what to make of the Reds right now.
      It’s been a bitterly underwhelming campaign so far but the potential of their most-popular assets can never be ignored – Mohamed Salah (£8.3m) has 151 points to his name.
      Liverpool enjoyed themselves in the Champions League during the group stage (for the most part) but a meeting with the competition’s specialists will paint a clearer picture of their fortunes.
      CHELSEA

      Fulham (h)
      West Ham (a)
      Borussia Dortmund (a)
      Southampton (h)
      Spurs (a)

      No fewer than three London derbies guarantees a mightily competitive month for the Blues, whose squad has been recently bolstered by yet more expensive arrivals.
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      Truth be told, Thiago Silva (£5.8m) and Kepa Arrizabalaga (£3.4m) are the only two players who have made a positive impact in the realm of Dream Team recently.
      February will be a litmus test of Graham Potter’s side; fans will be desperate for significant improvements. More