Gameweek 22 of the Fantasy Premier League served up an interesting set of results. The most interesting result was Bournemouth’s 4-1 thrashing of Newcastle, a really surprising outcome. Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool lit up the weekend with an 11-point haul against Brentford. Here are the top scoring defenders from the previos gameweek.
| Player | Club | GW22 Points | GW22 Opponents |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | Liverpool | 11 points | Brentford |
| Marc Cucurella | Chelsea | 9 Points | Wolves |
| Trevor Chalobah | Chelsea | 8 points | Wolves |
Top 5 Best FPL Defenders to Pick in GW23
| Rank | Player | Club | Price | Points | GW23 Opponent |
| 1 | Trent Alexander-Arnold | Liverpool | £7.2m | 96 points | Ipswich Town |
| 2 | Lewis Hall | Newcastle United | £4.8m | 89 points | Southampton |
| 3 | Antonee Robinson | Fulham | £5.1m | 82 points | Manchester United |
| 4 | Daniel Munoz | Crystal Palace | £4.7m | 73 points | Brentford |
| 5 | Djed Spence | Tottenham Hotspur | £4.4m | 12 points | Leicester City |
5. Djed Spence – Tottenham Hotspur | 12 points | £4.4m
Djed Spence has experienced an unusual career up to this point. He performed exceptionally well for Middlesborough and subsequently for Nottingham Forest in the Championship. Then Spurs acquired him, and he was dispatched on various loan spells – Rennes, Leeds, Genoa. Now, finally returning to the Spurs squad, Spence has been leaving his footprint. Although Tottenham is struggling significantly and their injury-hit defense is causing considerable challenges for them right now, Spence has been a notable player, despite currently playing out of position as a left-back. Anticipate a significant influence against a poor Leicester City side this weekend.
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4. Daniel Munoz – Crystal Palace | 73 points | £4.7m
Even though Crystal Palace began the season poorly, they have shown improvement recently. Under the guidance of Oliver Glasner, their approach heavily relies on their wingbacks, and in this regard, right wingback Daniel Munoz has been outstanding. The Colombian, who joined last season, has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist while frequently entering threatening attacking areas. As he showed against Manchester City earlier this season, he has been successfully placing himself for scoring opportunities and capitalizing on them. He will probably encounter similar situations again as his team gets ready for a match against Brentford at home this weekend.
3. Antonee Robinson – Fulham | 82 points | £5.1m
Antonee Robinson has become one of the most exciting and reliable wide defenders in the Premier League this season. In Fantasy Premier League, he ranks high amongst defenders for total points earned. The American displays impressive speed, dashing up and down the wing while also gathering a significant amount of Bonus Points in the game. He is not just a proficient defender; his offensive contributions include as many as 9 assists so far this season. Fulham have begun their season exceptionally well and currently occupy the 9th position. This weekend, they are set to face a struggling Manchester United team, which is the reason he is featured on this list.
2. Lewis Hall – Newcastle | 89 points | £4.8m
Newcastle have been showcasing outstanding performances lately after facing difficulties in achieving any level of consistency this season. Nevertheless, Lewis Hall has been displaying impressive performances. He has delivered 2 assists in the Premier League up to this point, and his foundational statistics appear strong as well. Newcastle’s next match is versus a struggling Southampton, and the English defender is anticipated to provide some key points. Hall is an exhilarating all-around presence who drives play forward and is greatly engaged in all of the Magpies’ offensive activities. Ultimately, his statistics are bound to improve.
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1.Trent Alexander-Arnold – Liverpool | 96 points | £7.2m
Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to be included on this list for every gameweek, and this is due to his reputation as one of the finest Fantasy Premier League assets of all time. Among defenders, he is seen as one of the most valuable in terms of both his price and the points he has accumulated. With rumors circulating about him having accepted a transfer to Real Madrid on a free in the summer, it remains unclear how the Liverpool supporters will respond to him in the future. Nevertheless, he has performed exceptionally in the matches, with 6 goal contributions. The points could potentially arrive again this weekend against Ipswich, as Liverpool aims to maintain their remarkable form this season and remain at the top of the standings.
As we turn our attention to Gameweek 23, the Premier League has a thrilling set of fixtures lined up. The highlight of the weekend is the game between Manchester City and Chelsea. Both teams have been largely inconsistent this season but both are embroiled in a battle for the Champions League spots so it is going to be exciting.
The deadline for GW23 is on January 25th.