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Fantasy Premier League tips: Defenders you must sign – including bargains and key stars
FANTASY PREMIER LEAGUE managers are always on the look-out for defenders who can earn them big points, but which top-flight stars will you select ahead of the 2017/18 season?
Goal-scoring defenders are gold dust in fantasy football, but they often come at a price too steep for many managers.
Chelsea full-back Marcos Alonso flourished in a left-sided role last campaign and raked in huge points for his Fantasy Premier League owners, but the Spanish star’s value has been hiked to £7million as a reflection of his worth.
On the other hand West Brom stalwart Gareth McAuley is still relatively cheap at £5m despite his six goals last season, but the Northern Irishman still does not make our list of top tips.
Managers have a hard job balancing their squads with budget defenders and top of the range superstars, so Express Sport is here to help with a selection of bargain, mid-range and premium priced players suitable for every defence.
Click through the gallery above to reveal our Fantasy Premier League defender tips ahead of the 2017/18 season.
Antonio Valencia and Craig Dawson are both among our Fantasy Premier League defensive transfer tips