Fantasy Premier League 2016-17: 5 players to pick for Gameweek 16

Modified Mar 03, 2017 14:51 GMT

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City in action during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester City at the King Power Stadium on December 10, 2016 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) — Vardy is back

#4 Virgil van Dijk

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Virgil van Dijk of Southampton celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League Group K match between Southampton FC and FC Internazionale Milano at St Mary's Stadium on November 3, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) — van Dijk has been Southampton’s rock

The Southampton first choice backline has been in impeccable form this season and van Dijk is at the heart of it. The player has been of such significance for Southampton that according to rumours a lot of top clubs have lined up to sign him in the winter transfer window.

His performances for the club have been exemplary, and with only a mediocre 11.1% of managers selecting him in their team, van Dijk could be a great differential for your Fantasy Premier League team. In midweek, Southampton face Stoke City at the Brittania Stadium. The Potters have scored a total of 3 goals over 5 matches and hardly look like a threat.

Next 3 fixtures: Stoke City(A), Bournemouth(A), Spurs(H)

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