Of all the Double Gameweek teams Manchester United play Aston Villa 14th for goals score, and expected goals and 13th for big chances created over the last 8 Gameweeks and Brentford 15th for goals scored, 13th for expected goals and 15th for big chances created over the last 8 Gameweeks so David De Gea is a no brainer for me.
Of the remaining Double Gameweek teams Watford have the most favourable fixtures playing Newcastle 16th for goals score, 17th for expected goals and 18th for big chances created and Burnley 19th for goals scored and 20th for expected goals and big chances created. Using similar criteria to Goalkeeper selection, aside from the two teams mentioned above, choosing the rest of the defence becomes tricky. On paper, Leicester have a really strong fixture versus Burnley and then a second fixture versus Spurs as a bonus.
However, when looking at the current list of flags on Leicester defenders, it is impossible to work out who is likely to play and even less likely to guarantee which of those players may get 2 outings in the Gameweek. Spurs face Arsenal and Leicester in the Gameweek. Arsenal are 2nd for goals scored, 5th for expected goals and 5th for big chances created in the last 8 gameweeks.
Leicester are 8th, 11th and 8th for the same stats so neither scream guaranteed clean sheet. Spurs have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 6 though. Chelsea face Manchester City who are, by most measures, the best attacking team in the league and Brighton who are very definitely mid-table in terms of threat. Beyond these double Gameweek teams, Liverpool defenders are the only ones I am considering.
They have a relatively attractive fixture vs Brentford who are ranked 15th for goals scored, 13th for expected goals and 15th for big chances created. If Alexander-Arnold is not fit, Robertson will definitely make my team.
That brings me nicely to my last factor when considering defenders, as always, we must look for defenders with attacking threat. Whether playing once or twice, if we can select a defender registering attacking returns it is likely more valuable than a clean sheet.
Released from worrying about who might keep a clean sheet, the attacking positions are really where we can make some exciting selections. We want attacking players, in good form, playing twice against weak defences ideally.
As a Spurs fan I can honestly say Lucas Moura has been our best player this season and seems to be thriving under Antonio Conte. Despite not being particularly solid at the back Leicester have been pretty potent going forward recently and 3 players have caught my eye. The third player under my spotlight is Ademola Lookman who has 3 goals in his last 7 games and could well be utilised up front with Vardy out injured, Iheanacho at the AFCoN and Patson Daka also yellow flagged.
Of the remaining double Gameweek teams, only Chelsea really attract my attention and mainly for their 2nd fixture vs Brighton. Mason Mount , Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech look to be the possible options though none have been hot recently. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies.
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