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It has been a very interesting festive period in the English Premier League. The star match of the last round was definitely the London Derby between Arsenal and Chelsea with both sides playing an entertaining 2-2 draw but it was Mahrez who emerged as the top performer of week 22 with his goal and assist for a rejuvenated Leciester team against Huddersfield.

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**Dream Team Week 22**

Darlow: Goalkeeper Newcastle with 9 points

Klvan: Defender Liverpool with 11 points

Cook: Defender Bournemouth with 9 points

Rojo: Defender Manutd with 9 points

Trippier: Defender Spurs with 9 points

Mahrez: Midfielder Leciester with 14 points

Albrighton: Midfielder Leciester with 13 points

De Bruyne: Midfielder Mancity with 12 points

Pogba: Midfielder Manutd with 12 points

Son: Midfielder Spurs with 12 points

Carrol: Forward Westham with 12 points

Here is how they line up:

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**Top Picks Week 23**

This weekend there will be no EPL matches as its the 3rd round of the FA cup. The EPL will resume on the 13th of January. Manchester city who are still unbeaten this season travel to an in-form Liverpool team, would be great to see if Liverpool can end the unbeaten run of Manchester city, a team regarded by many as the best team of the premier league era.

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Every week I try to pick the best FPL team based on the following conditions:

* Players form

* Difficulty of opponent

* Player must be priced £9 or lower

* A team can’t have more than 3 players selected in the team

Find below my top picks for Week 23.

Lloris: Goalkeeper Spurs

Alonso: Defender Chelsea

Azpilicueta: Defender Chelsea

Otamendi: Defender Mancity

Bellering: Defender Arsenal

Sterling: Midfielder Mancity

Son: Midfielder Spurs

Ali: Midfielder Spurs

Lingard: Midfielder Manutd

Mata: Midfielder Manutd

Depoitre: Forward Huddersfield

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I opted for a 4-5-1 formation.

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