Fantasy Premier League 2016-17: 5 defenders to pick for Gameweek 9

Modified Oct 21, 2016 06:21 GMT

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Jose Holebas of Watford celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Watford at Riverside Stadium on October 16, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) — Holebas scored the winner for Watford in the last game

#1 Hector Bellerin - 6.5m

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on August 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Bellerin has scored 21 points in the last three gameweeks

Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin was a superb choice last season but his FPL form hasn’t continued to the current season. However, Arsenal are slowly finding their feet and have become a very solid defensive unit, boasting a solid centre-back pairing and backed up by Petr Cech in goal.

The Spaniard has provided two assists in the last three games, not surprisingly, thanks to his numerous runs into the box in each game. Arsenal, who are on a roll, will be up against newly promoted Middlesbrough who started well but have not continued their form.

The North London club will travel to the Stadium of Light after that where they face table strugglers Sunderland, who’ve been woeful this season. Arsenal’s defence has been solid this season and there is little chance that they’ll concede.

Next three fixtures: Middlesbrough (H), Sunderland (A), Tottenham Hotspur (H)

Edited by Staff Editor