Best Defenders to Pick for Fantasy Premier League GW22
Gameweek 21 of the Fantasy Premier League served up an interesting set of results. The North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal encounter ended in a crazy 2-1 victory for the Gunners, a very important win. Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace lit up the weekend with a 15-point haul against Leicester City. The best FPL defenders from last week’s matches are given here in the table.
| Player | Club | GW21 Points | GW21 Opponents |
| Marc Guehi | Crystal Palace | 15 points | Leicester City |
| Tyrone Mings | Aston Villa | 9 points | Everton |
| Pervis Estupinan | Brighton | 9 points | Ipswich Town |
Top 5 Best FPL Defenders to Pick in GW22
| Rank | Player | Club | Price | Points | GW22 Opponents |
| 1 | Antonee Robinson | Fulham | £5.0m | 67 points | Leicester City |
| 2 | Lewis Hall | Newcastle United | £4.8m | 85 points | Bournemouth |
| 3 | Daniel Munoz | Crystal Palace | £4.7m | 67 points | West Ham |
| 4 | Josko Gvardiol | Manchester City | £6.0m | 75 points | Ipswich Town |
| 5 | Djed Spence | Tottenham Hotspur | £4.4m | 12 points | Everton |
5. Djed Spence – Tottenham Hotspur | 12 points | £4.4m
Djed Spence has had a bizarre career so far. He excelled for Middlesborough and then Nottingham Forest in the Championship. Spurs then signed him and he was sent on a multitude of loan spells – Rennes, Leeds, Genoa. Now finally back to the Spurs team, Spence has been making a mark. Even though Tottenham are in terrible form and their injury-ravaged defence is making it really hard for them at the moment, Spence has been a standout player, even though he is playing on the wrong side as an LB. Expect a good impact against Everton this weekend.
Also Read: Best Forwards to Pick for Fantasy Premier League GW-22
4. Josko Gvardiol – Manchester City | 75 points | £6.0m
Josko Gvardiol was frequently featured on this list at the beginning of the season until a decline in performance affected Manchester City, and this has persisted since then. One win in 13 games across all competitions has been a poor streak, and Gvardiol’s individual performance hasn’t been particularly impressive, especially in defense. However, there has recently been a shift with two wins in two games. Furthermore, the fact that Gvardiol often appears to be City’s most dangerous player in the rival’s penalty area makes him an appealing differential choice for this week. Will a notable resurgence be expected from Gvardiol against Ipswich Town this weekend?
3. Daniel Munoz – Crystal Palace | 67 points | £4.7m
Even though Crystal Palace started the season off on a bad note, they have demonstrated growth lately. Under the leadership of Oliver Glasner, their strategy greatly depends on their wingbacks, and in this context, right-wingback Daniel Munoz has been in remarkable form. The Colombian, who signed last season, has netted 2 goals and contributed 1 assist while often penetrating dangerous attacking zones. As he demonstrated against Manchester City earlier this season, he has been effectively positioning himself for goal-scoring chances and taking advantage of them. He will likely find himself in comparable situations again as his team prepares for a game against West Ham this weekend.
2. Lewis Hall – Newcastle | 85 points | £4.8m
Newcastle have been performing exceptionally well recently after encountering challenges in attaining any degree of consistency this season. However, Lewis Hall has been demonstrating remarkable performances. He has provided 2 assists in the Premier League so far and his underlying statistics look solid as well. Newcastle’s upcoming match is against a depleted Bournemouth, and the English defender is expected to contribute some crucial points. Hall is an exciting all-around presence who propels play forward and is significantly involved in all of the Magpies’ attacking efforts. Ultimately, his statistics are sure to get better.
1. Antonee Robinson – Fulham | 74 points | £5.0m
Antonee Robinson has emerged as one of the most thrilling and dependable wide defenders in the Premier League this season. In the realm of Fantasy Premier League, he ranks highly among defenders for total points accumulated. The American showcases remarkable speed, racing up and down the wing while also amassing a substantial number of Bonus Points in the game. He is not only a skilled defender; his offensive contributions include as many as 9 assists already this season. Fulham have started their season exceptionally well and presently sit in the 9th position. This weekend, they are poised to face a struggling Leicester City team, which is why he is included on this list.
Also Read: Fantasy Premier League GW 22: Key Injury Updates and Team News
As we turn our attention to Gameweek 22, the Premier League has a thrilling set of fixtures lined up. The highlight of the weekend is the game between Brentford and Liverpool. A slip-up for Liverpool could prove costly in the long run and Brentford are well known as a potential banana skin, especially at home.
The deadline for GW21 is on January 18th.