Best FPL Defenders Under £5.0m: Gameweek 3

At £4.1m, Semi Ajayi faces Aston Villa (H) in Gameweek 3, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 10.0 expected points. Form of 10.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£5.0m defender bracket, 10.0 xPts places Semi Ajayi near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 7.3% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Maxim De Cuyper in the under-£5.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Easy fixture against Leeds (H) in Gameweek 3, 8.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks, and 8.5 expected points from the model. At £4.7m, Maxim De Cuyper does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 14.0% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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John Egan is the number 3 ranked defender under £5.0m heading into Gameweek 3, with the model projecting 8.5 expected points. At £4.0m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 8.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Aston Villa (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 4.0% of managers, John Egan sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.0m, Nobel Mendy faces Aston Villa (H) in Gameweek 3, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 8.0 expected points. Form of 8.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£5.0m defender bracket, 8.0 xPts places Nobel Mendy near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 5.3% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Michael Kayode in the under-£5.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Easy fixture against Sunderland (H) in Gameweek 3, 7.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks, and 7.5 expected points from the model. At £4.6m, Michael Kayode does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 9.1% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Timothy Castagne is the number 6 ranked defender under £5.0m heading into Gameweek 3, with the model projecting 6.0 expected points. At £4.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 6.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Crystal Palace (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.8% of managers, Timothy Castagne sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.0m, Ryan Giles faces Aston Villa (H) in Gameweek 3, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 6.0 expected points. Form of 6.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£5.0m defender bracket, 6.0 xPts places Ryan Giles near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 1.0% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for James Justin in the under-£5.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Brighton (A) in Gameweek 3, 6.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks, and 6.0 expected points from the model. At £4.5m, James Justin does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 1.4% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Amar Dedić is the number 9 ranked defender under £5.0m heading into Gameweek 3, with the model projecting 6.0 expected points. At £4.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 6.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Bournemouth (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 1.9% of managers, Amar Dedić sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.5m, Kristoffer Ajer faces Sunderland (H) in Gameweek 3, a fixture rated Easy for difficulty. The model projects 5.5 expected points. Form of 5.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£5.0m defender bracket, 5.5 xPts places Kristoffer Ajer near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 4.7% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Bobby Thomas in the under-£5.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Very Hard fixture against Man City (A) in Gameweek 3, 5.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks, and 5.5 expected points from the model. At £4.0m, Bobby Thomas does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 8.3% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Jaka Bijol is the number 12 ranked defender under £5.0m heading into Gameweek 3, with the model projecting 5.5 expected points. At £5.0m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 5.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Brighton (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 1.0% of managers, Jaka Bijol sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.5m, Vitalii Mykolenko faces Man Utd (H) in Gameweek 3, a fixture rated Hard for difficulty. The model projects 5.0 expected points. Form of 5.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£5.0m defender bracket, 5.0 xPts places Vitalii Mykolenko near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 1.7% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Tarik Muharemović in the under-£5.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Brighton (A) in Gameweek 3, 5.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks, and 5.0 expected points from the model. At £5.0m, Tarik Muharemović does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 3.3% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Malick Thiaw is the number 15 ranked defender under £5.0m heading into Gameweek 3, with the model projecting 4.5 expected points. At £5.0m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 4.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Bournemouth (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 1.9% of managers, Malick Thiaw sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.0m, Leif Davis faces Liverpool (H) in Gameweek 3, a fixture rated Hard for difficulty. The model projects 4.0 expected points. Form of 4.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£5.0m defender bracket, 4.0 xPts places Leif Davis near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 5.0% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Jayden Bogle in the under-£5.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Brighton (A) in Gameweek 3, 4.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks, and 4.0 expected points from the model. At £4.5m, Jayden Bogle does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 0.5% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Sven Botman is the number 18 ranked defender under £5.0m heading into Gameweek 3, with the model projecting 4.0 expected points. At £5.0m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 4.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Bournemouth (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.6% of managers, Sven Botman sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.0m, Neco Williams faces Spurs (H) in Gameweek 3, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 4.0 expected points. Form of 4.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£5.0m defender bracket, 4.0 xPts places Neco Williams near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 8.5% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Daniel Ballard in the under-£5.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Brentford (A) in Gameweek 3, 4.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks, and 4.0 expected points from the model. At £5.0m, Daniel Ballard does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 4.4% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Trai Hume is the number 21 ranked defender under £5.0m heading into Gameweek 3, with the model projecting 4.0 expected points. At £4.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 4.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Brentford (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 5.7% of managers, Trai Hume sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.0m, Luka Vuskovic faces Leeds (H) in Gameweek 3, a fixture rated Easy for difficulty. The model projects 3.0 expected points. Form of 3.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£5.0m defender bracket, 3.0 xPts places Luka Vuskovic near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 2.4% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Harry Maguire in the under-£5.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Everton (A) in Gameweek 3, 2.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks, and 2.5 expected points from the model. At £5.0m, Harry Maguire does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 15.3% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Ola Aina is the number 24 ranked defender under £5.0m heading into Gameweek 3, with the model projecting 2.5 expected points. At £4.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 2.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Spurs (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 3.2% of managers, Ola Aina sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.5m, Andrew Robertson faces Nott'm Forest (A) in Gameweek 3, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 2.5 expected points. Form of 2.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£5.0m defender bracket, 2.5 xPts places Andrew Robertson near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 3.5% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Issa Diop in the under-£5.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Hard fixture against Liverpool (H) in Gameweek 3, 2.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks, and 2.0 expected points from the model. At £4.0m, Issa Diop does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 16.0% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Dara O'Shea is the number 27 ranked defender under £5.0m heading into Gameweek 3, with the model projecting 2.0 expected points. At £4.0m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 2.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. A Hard rated fixture against Liverpool (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 3.3% of managers, Dara O'Shea sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.0m, Jeremy Jacquet faces Ipswich Town (A) in Gameweek 3, a fixture rated Easy for difficulty. The model projects 2.0 expected points. Form of 2.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£5.0m defender bracket, 2.0 xPts places Jeremy Jacquet near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 2.5% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Milan van Ewijk in the under-£5.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Very Hard fixture against Man City (A) in Gameweek 3, 1.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks, and 1.5 expected points from the model. At £4.0m, Milan van Ewijk does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 12.2% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Diogo Dalot is the number 30 ranked defender under £5.0m heading into Gameweek 3, with the model projecting 1.5 expected points. At £5.0m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 1.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Everton (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 2.3% of managers, Diogo Dalot sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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