, Mohamed Salah (£7m) and Kieran Trippier (£6m) are all well and good but Mini Leagues are often determined by the effectiveness of the less popular, cut-price players. With that in mind, we've identified five midfielders with a maximum price of £3m capable of mixing it with their more fashionable peers this season. 5 Entertainment guaranteed Credit: GETTY Eberechi Eze (£3m) Crystal Palace's No10 finished 2022/23 in swaggering form and he's thoroughly enjoyed himself throughout pre-season as well. The return of Roy Hodgson to Selhurst Park seemed to unshackle Eze's natural talent and with Wilfried Zaha having departed, the onus will be on the 25-year-old to inspire and entertain the Eagles' supporters. The ex-QPR man would have amassed 222 points last season had the new scoring system been implemented and only six midfielders would have earned more bonus points. Eze looks a great selection for Gameweek 1 as well with Palace starting against a depleted Sheffield United. His chief co-conspirator Michael Olise (£3m) is a viable option too. Bruno Guimaraes (£3m) 5 A fan favourite at St James' Park Credit: AP Truth be told, the Brazilian's hot streak in front of goal the season before last was something of an anomaly. Five goals in 40 appearances last term was a more accurate reflection of his profile but the good news is that Dream Team's improved scoring system should recognise his overall efforts. With points for successful tackles, big chances created and shots on target - plus bonus points determined by various other stats - well-rounded midfielders like Guimaraes could clean up. The 25-year-old would have earned 199 points last season had the new scoring system been applied and that was without the additional European){kind=link}
THERE’S no better feeling for a Dream Team manager than a bargain selection paying off handsomely.
Expensive assets such as Erling Haaland (£8.5m), Mohamed Salah (£7m) and Kieran Trippier (£6m) are all well and good but Mini Leagues are often determined by the effectiveness of the less popular, cut-price players.
With that in mind, we’ve identified five midfielders with a maximum price of £3m capable of mixing it with their more fashionable peers this season.
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Eberechi Eze (£3m)