. The England international finished the season as Dream Team's top defender last season by a wide margin. Newcastle's early season defensive displays contributed to many of those points but he also contributed one goal and ten assists, thanks in no small part to his set pieces. No team conceded fewer goals than the Magpies last campaign and with Trippier a key player in both defence and attack, it's no surprise 17.4% of managers are picking him ahead of the new season despite the fact he's the joint-most expensive player in his position. Alexander Isak (£4m) might find himself playing in several positions across the front line once the action gets underway but the Swede has been utilised as a centre-forward in pre-season. He averaged a goal involvement every 127.1 minutes in his 22 Premier League appearances last term which suggests he could plunder plentiful points if he avoids injury. He's a cheaper option than Callum Wilson (£4.5m) who did superbly last season but there's a sense that the ultimate aim is to have Isak lead the line more often than not. While Nick Pope (£4.5m) beaten only by David de Gea in the goalkeepers' rankings in 2022/23 - a solid option. 3 Newcastle's talisman in midfield Credit: AP POTENTIAL BARGAINS Bruno Guimaraes (£3m) is Newcastle's midfi){kind=link}
DREAM TEAM managers are assembling their squads ahead of the Premier League season.
So we’re here to lend a helping hand by analysing the top teams from last season, with Newcastle under the microscope this time.
A fourth-place finish was huge for Eddie Howe’s side, with many of his players set to feature in teams up and down the country this time around.
We’ve put together their best players, bargain options and potential flops ahead of the new campaign.
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