Fantasy Premier League Tips: 5 defenders you must pick

Defenders play an important role in the FPL. Unlike many of us, who ignore them, they can help you earn some crucial points.

There are a lot of defenders to choose from, but what one must remember is to choose those who will score or create goals. Full-backs are the best bet to go with.

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#1 James Milner £6.5m

James Milner looks to have moved from being a midfielder to a full-back. This can be a welcome sign for FPL managers.

With Alberto Moreno in good form and Andrew Robertson joining the Liverpool squad, Milner could play more often in midfield and his chances of getting a goal or an assist will significantly improve.

The 31-year old struck 7 goals last season and managed to score 139 points in the FPL last season. He also managed to get 4 assists.

The player is also Liverpool's penalty taker. FPL managers would be hoping that Liverpool get as many penalties as possible!

At £6.5m, Milner could be good addition to your team.

#2 Cesar Azpilicueta - £6.5m

FPL managers will be counting on Azpilicueta to replicate last season's form

Chelsea conceded just 33 goals from 38 league games last season, which helped them win the title.

Cesar Azpilicueta was at the heart of it. The Spanish international played every game last season and did not make a single defensive error.

The player also managed to score a goal for the Blues and had 4 assists to his name. Azpilicueta picked up just 4 yellow cards last season, which meant managers who took him, didn't have to worry about losing points.

While people may be tempted to pick Marcos Alonso, who bagged a whopping 177 points, the thing to note here is that with the arrival of Antonio Rudiger, Alonso might not play as many games as last season.

#3 Charlie Daniels - £5m

Daniel could be a bargain buy

Bournemouth finished 9th last season thanks to their more expansive approach. Playing a high pressing line, they defend from the front, which means their full-backs take part in most of their attacking forays.

Charlie Daniels, a full-back, scored 4 goals in the 34 league appearances that he made. The player picked up just 1 yellow card the whole season and made no defensive errors.

The £5m defender scored 134 points last season. He is one of the most picked players in the FPL; 21.9% managers have roped him in already.

It would be interesting to see if he is able to replicate last season's performances again. The FPL managers would sure be hoping that he does.

#4 Kyle Walker - £6.5m

The former Tottenham defender was the pick of most of the FPL managers last season

Tottenham's defence was one of the main reasons for them to finish runners-up last season. Conceding just 26 goals last season, Kyle Walker played an important role.

Although the full-back didn't have his name on the score sheet, he did manage to get 5 assists under his name.

The current Manchester City player made 33 league appearances and collected 8 yellow cards.

With Manchester City making a major summer haul this season, expect Walker to play more freely and with Pep Guardiola spending £50m to get him, it is expected that he'll play regularly.

The only concern would be City's leaky defence. They conceded 39 goals last season. But with the number of changes Pep has made, things should improve.

At £6.5m, Walker should make your FPL team.

#5 Leighton Baines - £6m

Leighton Baines

Another full-back to feature in the list is Everton's Leighton Baines.

He may be 32-year old now but that didn't stop the full-back from making 32 league appearances and scoring 2 goals last season. Moreover, he picked 4 yellow cards and made no defensive error.

With Everton making plenty of changes to their squad this season, in order to bolster their team, expect Baines to play more freely and score more goals or help assist this season.

If Everton play 3 at the back, Baines will play a more comfortable role at left wing-back.