Best Defenders to pick in Fantasy Premier League GW28
Gameweek 27 of the Fantasy Premier League served up an interesting set of results. The most interesting result was Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. For Pep Guardiola it will calm the pressure down while for Ange Postecoglou, it will only increase. Marc Cucurella of Chelsea lit up the weekend with a 15 point haul against Southampton.
| Player | Club | GW27 Points | GW27 Opponents |
| Marc Cucurella | Chelsea | 15 points | Southampton |
| Levi Colwill | Chelsea | 14 points | Southampton |
| Jake O’Brien | Everton | 12 points | Brentford |
Top 5 Best FPL Defenders to pick in GW28
| Rank | Player | Club | Price | Points | GW28 Opponents |
| 1 | Daniel Munoz | Crystal Palace | £5.0m | 106 points | Ipswich Town |
| 2 | Trent Alexander-Arnold | Liverpool | £7.4m | 133 points | Southampton |
| 3 | Reece James | Chelsea | £4.8m | 22 points | Leicester City |
| 4 | Antonee Robinson | Fulham | £5.1m | 91 points | Wolves |
| 5 | Gabriel | Arsenal | £6.3m | 109 points | Manchester United |
5. Gabriel – Arsenal | 109 points | £6.3m
Gabriel has been one of the most important positives for Arsenal this season. In recent years, Arsenal’s defense has ranked among the strongest in Europe, and Gabriel has played a significant role in that, leading their defense from the front. He has left out high-profile signings from the team while already aiding in vital goals against top clubs. He is available at excellent value in Fantasy Premier League, and it is advisable to incorporate someone from Arsenal’s solid defense. The Gunners are scheduled to take on Manchester United this week and the Brazilian is undoubtedly one of the top players in the league.
4. Antonee Robinson – Fulham | 91 points | £5.0m
Antonee Robinson has emerged as one of the most thrilling and dependable wide defenders in the Premier League this season. In Fantasy Premier League, he ranks highly among defenders for the total points accumulated. The American displays remarkable speed, racing up and down the wing while also accumulating a substantial amount of Bonus Points in the game. He is not merely a capable defender; his attacking contribution includes as many as 10 assists this season. Fulham has started their season quite robustly and is presently placed 8th. This weekend, they are scheduled to face off against the Brighton team, which is why he is included in this list.
3. Reece James – Chelsea | 22 points | £4.8m
The situation regarding Reece James is truly unfortunate. When he is on the field, there are certainly very few uncertainties about his position as one of the top players globally in his role. However, that is the issue; he seldom plays. The injury-prone Chelsea defender appears to encounter obstacle after obstacle. At this moment, though, he is healthy and performing exceptionally well. Since his return, he has already managed to score. There are no questions about his talent, only his physical health. This week, Chelsea faces a struggling Southampton team, so James might be prepared to earn some crucial points. He also scored midweek in the Conference League.
2. Trent Alexander-Arnold – Liverpool | 133 points | £7.4m
Trent Alexander-Arnold is anticipated to be available for every gameweek, mainly because of his status as one of the greatest Fantasy Premier League assets ever. Among defenders, he is viewed as one of the most important regarding his price and the points he has accrued. With reports suggesting that he might have agreed to a transfer to Real Madrid on a free deal this summer, it remains uncertain how the Liverpool supporters will react to him in the future. However, he has delivered solid performances in matches, contributing to 7 goals. The points might come in again this weekend in a tough match against Newcastle United, who have often encountered challenges this season while Liverpool seeks to sustain their impressive performance this season and stay at the top of the table. He also requires a reputation enhancement since he was dribbled past 12 times against Manchester City, which is a Premier League record.
1. Daniel Munoz – Crystal Palace | 106 points | £5.0m
Even though Crystal Palace experienced a poor beginning to the season, they have shown improvement recently. Considering their strategy under manager Oliver Glasner, they place significant reliance on their wingback, and within that framework, right wingback Daniel Munoz has found himself in excellent form. The Colombian, who joined last season, has been positioning himself well for scoring opportunities and capitalizing on them. He has 3 goals and 5 assists already and shows no particular signs of slowing down. He faces lowly Ipswich Town this weekend which augurs really well for the fiery wingback.
As we turn our attention to Gameweek 28, the Premier League has a thrilling set of fixtures lined up. The highlight of the weekend is the game between Manchester United and Arsenal. In their most recent game, Arsenal put 7 past PSV in the Champions League and Manchester United got knocked out of the FA Cup by Fulham.
The deadline for GW28 is on the 8th March.
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