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      Score Predictor Tips: Dare you take on Manchester City in Matchweek 2?

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      THERE’S simply no excuse to not play Score Predictor with Dream Team this season.It doesn’t even matter if you missed out on the opening round of fixtures because there’s fantastic prizes up for grabs every week.
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      Spurs v Man United is a tasty encounterCredit: GETTY
      In the spirit of generosity, a Dream Team insider reveals his tips for this week’s five Score Predictor fixtures…
      TOTTENHAM v MANCHESTER UNITED
      Erik ten Hag’s were fortunate to beat Wolves at the Old Trafford in Matchweek 1 as the visitors’ wasteful finishing once again undermined their impressive build-up play.
      If the Red Devils produce a similar performance in north London on Saturday and leave acres of space in midfield, the likes of James Maddison, Son Heung-min and Richarlison will surely punish them.
      Spurs played out an entertaining 2-2 draw against Brentford last weekend and showed a promising endeavour in attack but a slight fragility at the back.
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      This one all depends on whether or not the lacklustre display against Wolves acts as a wake-up call for Man United.
      MY PREDICTION: 2-1 to Tottenham
      MANCHESTER CITY v NEWCASTLE
      Dare you take on Man City?Credit: DREAM TEAM
      “Thank you so much to the Premier League for letting us play on Saturday and not Sunday or Monday…”
      Those the sarcastic words of Pep Guardiola after his side’s UEFA Super Cup win over Sevilla on Wednesday night.
      With the treble-winners evidently disrupted, this may be the best possible time to visit the Etihad (a daunting task nonetheless) and Eddie Howe’s men will be full of confidence after an emphatic victory over Aston Villa.
      The Magpies are super fit and will pounce on any lethargy among City’s troops but let’s not forget the calibre of the home side’s ranks.
      MY PREDICTION: 1-1 draw
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      ASTON VILLA v EVERTON
      Villa need a response this weekendCredit: REX
      Unai Emery’s side had a shocker at St James’ Park and they certainly need to rethink their extremely high defensive line.
      The Toffees created plenty of chances against Fulham but were undone by poor finishing and some excellent saves from Bernd Leno.
      Personally, I’m more inclined to take last season into account for this one as the home side were mightily impressive after their change of head coach while Everton narrowly escaped relegation.
      I’d be more torn if Goodison Park was the venue but as it is…
      MY PREDICTION: 2-0 to Aston Villa
      WEST HAM v CHELSEA
      A formidable duoCredit: GETTY
      Without Declan Rice performing three jobs at once, the Hammers came away from Bournemouth with a point last weekend but it’s worth noting the Cherries had more possession, more corners and more shots on target.
      The London Stadium faithful have largely been unimpressed with their club’s transfer activity this summer whereas their opponents have splashed the cash on a squad refresh (again).
      Ben Chilwell and Reece James will be difficult for hosts to contain out wide while the prospect of Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez in the middle could highlight the impact of Rice’s absence for David Moyes.
      MY PREDICTION: 2-0 to Chelsea
      CRYSTAL PALACE v ARSENAL
      Arsenal’s firepower is undeniableCredit: GETTY
      The Eagles deserved more than a 1-0 win over Sheffield United last week but they face a significantly tougher opponent in Matchweek 2.
      It’s hard to look past the Gunners in this one as even without Gabriel Jesus they have several potent goal threats.
      However, I do fancy the home side to score against an Arsenal outfit still tinkering with their defence – Eberechi Eze makes things happen.
      MY PREDICTION 3-1 to ARSENAL
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      Man City 1 Sevilla 1 (5-4 pens): Guardiola gets first trophy of the season after Cole Palmer rescues City in Super Cup

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      MANCHESTER CITY rose from the ruins in the Greek capital to lift a fourth trophy of the summer.The Champions League winners looked to be missing out on the Super Cup as a first half header from Yasser En Nasyri put Seville in front.
      Man City rose from the ruins in the Greek capital to lift a fourth trophy of the summerCredit: Getty
      Kyle Walker lifts the trophy is City get their first silverware of the seasonCredit: Getty
      But Cole Palmer pulled Pep Guardiola’s level after the break and this time they held their nerve in the shoot-out.
      Unlike in the Community Shield, City scored all five of their penalties – with Erling Haaland among those successful
      And midfielder Nemanja Gudelj blasted his kick against the bar to spark wild celebrations among those in sky blue.
      England Under 21 star Palmer is expected to leave the Etihad before the end of the transfer window.
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      But he is doing his bit to persuade Pep Guardiola to keep him as he added a second half header to the beauty he got at the Community Shield.
      City secured their first piece of silverware after seeing off Sevilla on penalties.
      And at the very least, Palmer he is giving his club a dilemma as the clubs queue up to take him for the campaign ahead.
      It had been a testing night for the Champions League winners who trailed to a super early header from Yasser En Nesyri.
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      And but for keeper Ederson, the Morocco World Cup star could have had a hat-trick.
      The game did not kick off until 10pm local time yet it was still a stifling 29 degrees in the Greek capital.
      Pep Guardiola’s squad is stretched already due to injury.
      So he will no doubt be concerned about how much it will take out of his troops ahead of Saturday night’s clash with Newcastle.
      However it was the chance to win another piece of silverware to add to the three they won in the space of three unforgettable weeks in the spring.
      City have never won this competition and as Rodri said on the eve of the game, it was an opportunity to put the club on the European map.
      Manager Guardiola has won it three times – twice with Barcelona and also with Bayern Munich.
      New £77 million signing Josko Gvardiol was given a first start with Ruben Dias left out due to concussion protocols.
      Youssef En-Nesyri opened the scoring for Sevilla
      En-Nesyri celebrates giving the Spaniards a shock opener

      Kevin de Bruyne’s place was taken by another recent arrival from Croatia, Mateo Kovacic but Phil Foden was given a chance to play in the middle.
      City began nervously as Manuel Akanji was robbed by former Tottenham man Erik Lamela but he fluffed his shot.
      A series of chances came at the other end as Bono got down well to save a low shot from Palmer.
      And the keeper was there again to block a header from Ake – although the Dutch defender should have scored.
      Gvardiol tried his luck from long range after Bono chose to punch a cross by Kyle Walker – but skied his effort over the bar.
      A Jack Grealish curler was then pushed away by the Moroccan keeper – who has an offer on the table to move to Saudi Arabia this month.
      He was clearly trying to catch the eye with some of his stops – but they had been effective and important.
      Because his team broke away and scored with their first effort on target thanks to his countryman Youssef En Nesyri.
      Cole Palmer equalised for Man City with a stunning headerCredit: Getty
      The youngster has made a flying start to the seasonCredit: Getty
      The World Cup star got in between Ake and Gvardiol to get on the end of Marcos Acuna’s delicious cross – and beat Ederson with an emphatic header.
      Loic Bade was perhaps fortunate to escape with only a yellow card as he pulled back Erling Haaland who would have been in on goal.
      And it summed up a frustrating half for City as Rodri’s header was deflected onto the roof of the net.
      Then Grealish teased over a cross which eluded everyone in the box but dropped just wide of the far post.
      City could count themselves slightly unfortunate to be behind to the Europa League specialists – but they could have been two down soon after the re-start.
      Skipper Walker flew into a challenge on Lucas Ocampos on his flank and mis-timed it – leaving Guardiola on his knees.
      The Argentine rolled over a cross for En Nesyri – whose shot was saved by the legs of Ederson when the Brazilian shouldn’t really have seen it.
      At the other end City – who lacked their usual zip in the hot weather – were finding Seville’s well organised defence tough to break down.
      Erling Haaland leads the celebrations despite a rare goalless nightCredit: Getty
      Manchester City’s Jack Grealish and Rodri celebrateCredit: PA
      But just after the hour they finally managed it as Rodri lifted a cross from the left over the head of Haaland.
      Coming in behind him was Palmer who guided his header back across Bono and into the far corner.
      His performances are giving Guardiola something to think about as his club look to replace Riyad Mahrez.
      The Algerian – clearly watching in Saudi Arabia – tweeted his appreciation of his young apprentice after the goal.
      En Nesyri could have put the Spaniards back in front straight away but Ederson raced off his line to make another super stop.
      He was one of the heroes in the Champions League final in June – and was doing his bit here too.
      But so too was Palmer who showed great feet to fashion a chance for himself before bringing a smart save out of Bono.
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      It was all City now but Seville were hanging on as Walker’s low cross was deflected just out of the reach of Foden.
      Ake then saw a downward header pushed over by the keeper in the last minute as the game drifted towards a penalty shoot-out, which City won 5-4.

      Manchester City players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-outCredit: PA More

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      Real Madrid ready to HIJACK Saudi Arabian club in shock transfer for Man City star after losing key man to injury

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      REAL MADRID could hijack Aymeric Laporte’s move to Saudi Arabia.Al-Nassr agreed a fee with Manchester City for the Spain defender, 29.
      Real Madrid could hijack Aymeric Laporte’s move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      But Laporte is weighing up whether he fancies the Middle East despite all the riches on offer.
      He is also waiting to see if Madrid show any interest after losing their  Brazil star Eder Militao to a torn ACL.
      Laporte lost his place in Pep Guardiola’s team following the arrival of Swiss international Manuel Akanji last August.
      The Spain international was limited to just 12 Premier League appearances.
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      Now City have paid £77million to sign Croatia star Josko Gvardiol, pushing Laporte even further down the pecking order.
      Joining Al-Nassr would see Laporte link up with Cristiano Ronaldo and former Liverpool striker Sadio Mane.
      While the Saudi giants are also reported to be interested in signing Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.
      The Brazilian is understood to be tempted by the move with Al-Nassr likely to offer Alisson huge wages.
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      Laporte would be the third member of the Treble winning squad to leave this summer following the departures of Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez. 
      He has two years remaining on his contract so this is perhaps the last summer City will be able to cash in on the defender for a big sum.
      He was also spotted taking photos of the Etihad after City’s last home game at the end of last season, hinting he could be on the way out of the club.
      Aymeric Laporte is linked with a move away from Manchester CityCredit: Getty More

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      Paul Pogba puts his Cheshire mansion up for rent for eye-watering price — after Erling Haaland fails to buy it

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      FOOTIE ace Paul Pogba has put his mansion back up for rent after rival Erling Haaland failed to buy it — and is charging £27,500 a month.The 30-year-old France international paid out £3million for the pad in 2016 when he signed for Manchester United.
      Paul Pogba has put his mansion back up for rent after rival Erling Haaland failed to buy it — and is charging £27,500 a monthCredit: Getty
      Last summer Man City striker Haaland eyed up the Hale Barns, Cheshire, property but decided to settle in Manchester city centre instead.
      Pogba, who plays for Juventus, listed the house for rent at £6,346-a-week.
      It boasts six bedrooms, an open-plan living area, landscaped garden, games room, gym and indoor football pitch.
      It has mini goals, an electronic scoreboard, LED lighting and even the footballer’s logo on the centre circle.
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      It also has a gated entrance, after burglars broke in last year while Pogba’s children were asleep upstairs.
      He rushed home from a match at Old Trafford, saying it was his family’s “worst nightmare”.
      The footballer failed to sell it after a string of players have opted for city centre living.
      Jack Grealish, Ruben Dias, Julian Alvarez, and even City manager Pep Guardiola have all chosen the hustle and bustle of Manchester rather than leafy Cheshire.
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      Injuries and ‘Pep Roulette’ scupper Dream Team gaffers’ plans despite Erling Haaland’s inevitable returns

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      MANCHESTER CITY beat Burnley 3-0 on Friday night to open the curtain on the new Premier League season.On paper, it seemed a result ripe with Dream Team points but many gaffers were left frustrated by how events played out at Turf Moor.
      Another year of trying to second-guess Pep Guardiola!Credit: DREAM TEAM
      Erling Haaland (£8.5m) provided the goods with a clinical brace but given his ownership stands at a ginormous 85% his returns are unlikely to have much of an impact on Mini Leagues or the overall leaderboard.
      There was more variance in terms of captaincy selection but still the majority of Dream Team bosses doubled the Norwegian poacher’s 14 points to 28.
      However, a combination of Pep Guardiola’s team selection and injury misfortunes meant several popular assets missed out in Gameweek 1.
      Kevin De Bruyne (£7m) lasted just 23 minutes before he incurred another injury, an aggravation of the same hamstring issue that forced his premature exit in the Champions League final.
      This is a significant development as the Belgian playmaker is currently the third-most selected midfielder in Dream Team and may now face another spell on the sidelines.
      KDB didn’t last long at Turf MoorCredit: Getty
      Similarly, John Stones (£5m) is the third-most popular defender and was entirely absent at Burnley.
      The so-called ‘Barnsley Beckenbauer’ felt a twinge in his hip and was therefore not risked but Guardiola has since revealed the defender may be involved against Newcastle on Saturday.
      Ruben Dias (£5.5m) was another unexpected absentee as he suffered a blow to the head in training which triggered the concussion protocol, meaning he’ll be out for at least seven days.
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      Despite injuries to the regular centre-backs, new signing Josko Gvardiol (£5m) had to make do with a 15-minute cameo at the end of the game – a frustration for the minority of Dream Team managers who took a punt on the Croatia international from the off.
      Jack Grealish (£4.5m) watched his side’s victory over the Clarets from the bench.
      The 27-year-old started Gameweek 1 as the sixth-most popular player in his position having finished last season as a nailed-on selection but Guardiola is ever unpredictable.
      16.6% of Dream Team managers own GrealishCredit: Getty
      When all was said and done, De Bruyne, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol and Grealish combined for just three measly points!
      Dream Team managers should be wary of overreacting to a single fixture, especially the first of the season, but with two transfers per Gameweek there’s enough flexibility to pivot if they so choose.
      Man City provide mountains of points as a collective but identifying which specific players to back can be tricky.
      Keep an eye out for updates after Wednesday night’s UEFA Super Cup.
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      Liverpool to miss out on another transfer target with Man City set to offer £47m for Belgian star

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      RENNES will demand a fee of around £47million if Manchester City firm up their interest in flying winger Jeremy Doku.The Treble winners have shown interest in the 21-year-old as they look to replace Riyad Mahrez.
      Man City are interested in signing DokuCredit: Getty
      Michael Olise of Crystal Palace was one option — but he is now facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury.
      So Doku, who is a Belgium team-mate of Kevin De Bruyne, has now emerged as a possible alternative.
      Rennes are unlikely to let him leave without a fight — but know the player is keen on a move to the Etihad.
      The Telegraph previously reported that the Ligue 1 side will likely demand a fee in the region of £43m to £52m for Doku this summer.
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      Liverpool had previously expressed an interest in signing the winger, with Jurgen Klopp targeting him as a long-term replacement for Sadio Mane.
      He came close to swapping Anderlecht for Anfield in 2018, but instead decided to join Rennes.
      The Reds have continued to keep tabs on him, but they are yet to make a bid.
      And now Man City are expected to win the transfer race.
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      City boss Pep Guardiola has already introduced two new players to his squad this summer.
      Matteo Kovacic joined the club in a £30m transfer from Chelsea in June.
      And Josko Gvardiol became one of the most expensive defenders of all time when he completed a £78m move to the Etihad from RB Leipzig last month. More

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      Ex-Man City star Benjamin Mendy celebrates new club’s draw against PSG as he rebuilds career after being cleared of rape

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      EX-Man City star Benjamin Mendy celebrated his new club’s draw against Paris Saint-Germain last night.The France defender was pitch side for FC Lorient in his bid to rebuild his career after he was cleared of rape and released by Man City.
      Mendy was spotted pitch side as he watched his new club drawCredit: Getty
      It comes after he wasn’t named in the squad for the match against PSGCredit: Getty
      The defender was cleared of rape last monthCredit: AFP
      The French international, 29, was accused of attacking two women during lockdown-busting parties at his Cheshire mansion.
      Mendy then found himself at the centre of a police investigation which lasted for nearly three years.
      But last month, jurors unanimously acquitted the footballer following a retrial.
      Mendy was cleared of one count of rape and one count of attempted rape after three hours of deliberation.
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      He wept as a juror read out the verdict at Chester Crown Court.
      The former Man City star was dropped by the club just one month prior to being found not guilty.
      He has since returned to France after signing for FC Lorient – a team who play in Ligue 1.
      And on Saturday night, he was spotted watching on after not being named in the squad for the match against PSG.
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      The France defender, on the bench when his country beat Croatia in the 2018 World Cup final, donned a black cap, black jacket and white T-shirt.
      As the club started their new season with a draw, Mendy cheered on his teammates alongside football staff.
      Mendy’s return to the sport comes days after his £5million mansion in the UK was put up for sale in his bid to avoid bankruptcy.
      The World Cup winner has put the gated property in Cheshire on the market – while also claiming up to £10million in unpaid wages from City for time he spent suspended from playing.
      Mendy signed a six-year £28million contract with Man City, which included an annual average salary of £4,680,000, in 2017.
      He managed just 75 appearance in all competitions across six seasons.
      Mendy celebrated the draw on Saturday nightCredit: Getty
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      David Moyes admits Lucas Paqueta’s head HAS been turned by Manchester City – but tells West Ham star he is staying put

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      DAVID MOYES admits Lucas Paqueta’s head HAS been turned by Manchester City’s interest.But, the West Ham boss has told his Brazilian playmaker that he is staying put unless City vastly improve on their verbal offer of around £70m.
      Lucas Paqueta has had his head turned by interest from Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola is keen to strengthen his squad by bringing in PaquetaCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola is very interested in bringing Paqueta to the Etihad to fill the gaps left by the likes of Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez.
      Paqueta, 25 – who joined the Hammers from Lyon last August for £51m including add-ons – has four years left on his contract that includes an £85m release clause from next summer.
      West Ham are adamant they do not want to sell another big star during this window at any price following Declan Rice’s £105m departure to Arsenal last month.
      Moyes refused to put a price tag on Paqueta, but it is believed the club would only begin to consider an offer closer to £100m, given they have time to find a replacement.
      City are yet to make an official bid.
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      But as it stands, Moyes has confirmed that Paqueta WILL be a part of the squad that takes on Bournemouth in their Premier League opener tomorrow afternoon.
      Moyes said: “We’ve had an offer from Manchester City, it’s not close enough to our valuation, so at the moment we have no decision [to make].”
      On whether Paqueta’s head has been turned, Moyes added: “There are a couple of football clubs in the world who could turn your head quite easily.
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      “Let’s be fair, Manchester City are probably one of them.
      “I brought Lucas up to speed with everything I know. He’s fully aware of everything. I explained to him where we’re at, what’s been said, so he knows.”
      West Ham have made their first signing of the summer in Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez, 25, for £35m on a five-year deal.
      However, the Mexican international will NOT be involved at the Cherries tomorrow owing to the fact he has not yet trained with the squad after his recent international exploits.
      Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 28, completed his medical today ahead of his £30m switch, but is not expected to be announced as a West Ham player until early next week.
      Talks continue with Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, 30, over a £30m move. West Ham are believed to have agreed to pay £120k-a-week of the player’s £190-a-week wages, with United also forking out a £6m leaving package to cover the two years remaining on his current contract.
      David Moyes insists he has a good relationship with technical director Tim SteidtenCredit: Getty
      There have been reports of tension between Moyes and new technical director Tim Steidten – formerly of Bayer Leverkusen – over player recruitment this summer.
      Moyes is believed to have opted for more British-based targets with Prem experience, while Steidten has been suggesting younger players from the European market.
      On their working relationship, Moyes said: “We have got on very well actually. There has been a lot of rubbish spoken.
      “We may not agree on every player, but there would be something wrong if we did. The longer we are together, the longer we work together, the better it will become.
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      “Tim had been working at another club and had players in mind for his other club.
      “But it’s a different way you’ve got to do it when you’re buying players for the Premier League compared to the German league.” More