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Each season the Premier League's top teams offer a handful of players that offer exceptional value for money in fantasy football. Last season it was Harry Kane's performances that far exceeded his price-tag. This season it is apparent that the bargains lie predominantly in defence.
The Independent have teamed up with fantasy football game www.oulala.com to reveal four players from the top sides that are priced well below their realistic fantasy values.
Oulala boast the most sophisticated scoring matrix in fantasy football, which comprises 70 different statistical criteria sourced straight from Opta. The ideal tool to identify the right players to pick in fantasy football.
We've checked out the stats and have come up with four bargains from the top clubs that you should be looking to bring into your fantasy football team this weekend.
Show all 4 1 /4Fantasy Football picks for this weekend Fantasy Football picks for this weekend Kurt Zouma Zouma appears to finally have the backing of Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, having appeared in 13 of the Blues' 14 league games this season. The 21-year-old has been Chelsea's most consistent defender and the stats back that up. He has been the Blues most dominant defender in the air, winning 40 aerial duels at a success-rate of 63 per cent, far more than any other player in the side. The 64 clearances that the Frenchman has made is again the most from any Chelsea player. Zouma has won 14 tackles at a success-rate of 61 per cent, 17 interceptions and has made five blocks. One remarkable area of Zouma's game is his discipline - just three fouls in 13 games and no yellow cards. With Chelsea finally appearing settled, Zouma offers plenty of value in what has often proved a strong defensive unit.
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Fantasy Football picks for this weekend Eric Dier Eric Dier has arguably been the Premier League's best defensive-midfielder this season. However, in fantasy football he is listed as a defender and is relatively well priced too. This offers more attacking potential playing further up the pitch than he would in defence as proved by the two goals Dier has scored. Of course, he benefits from clean sheet points too. The 21-year-old has been the most dominant Tottenham player in the air, winning 30 aerial duels. He has made the most blocks for the club, a total of 10. Dier has also completed the most successful passes per game of any Spurs player (45). His pass completion sits at 85 per cent and he has made a total of 29 tackles, 29 interceptions and 29 clearances. Spurs go to West Brom on Saturday, a side averaging less than a-goal-a-game.
Fantasy Football picks for this weekend Alberto Moreno Alberto Moreno has impressed at left-back for Liverpool after Joe Gomez was ruled out for the rest of the season following a knee injury. On a per-minute basis, the Spaniard has been the most active defender for the Reds when it comes to tackling. The 23-year-old is winning a tackle, on average, every 30 minutes. Of the current Liverpool back-four, Moreno is also making the most interceptions at a rate of one every 37 minutes. He is also proving to be as impressive going forward with more key passes than any other player at the club (on a per-minute basis) at an average of one every 38 minutes. He's averaging 25 successful passes per game at a success-rate of 81 per cent. Moreno has also completed nine successful dribbles and made 17 clearances. Liverpool have kept five clean sheets in 14 games this season and appear to be one of the sounder defensive outfits.
Fantasy Football picks for this weekend James Milner James Milner is becoming an interesting midfield alternative from the top sides, while still offering good value for money in fantasy football. Since joining Liverpool in the summer the 29-year-old has settled in quickly and appears to be an key player in Jurgen Klopp's plans. Milner has scored two goals and provided three assists in his 13 Premier League appearances. He is averaging 37 successful passes per game at an accuracy of 79 per cent. The midfielder has created the most chances for the Reds (27). Milner has also had 20 shots and has made 31 successful tackles. Liverpool's next three games come against Newcastle, West Brom and Watford. Three fixtures that should see Milner collect a few more fantasy football points for your team.
Stats supplied by daily fantasy football game www.oulala.com
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