Fantasy Premier League 2016-17: 5 defenders to pick for Gameweek 9

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16:  Jose Holebas of Watford celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Watford at Riverside Stadium on October 16, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England.  (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Holebas scored the winner for Watford in the last game

#4 Cesar Azpilicueta - 6.0m

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27:  Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)
Azpilicueta is now part of Conte’s 3-4-3 system

Chelsea have kept two clean sheets in their last two matches and seem to be slowly getting back their momentum. Azpilicueta is one of the finest defensive full-backs in the league and can also come up with an assist at times.

Jose Mourinho will be back at Stamford Bridge this week, except this time he’ll be a part of the Red side instead of the Blue, as Manchester United play away to Chelsea. United did not show a lot of offensive intent in their last match against Liverpool and there is a probability that the former Chelsea manager will again go for a safe game. United’s attack has also not clicked properly as Zlatan Ibrahimovic has failed to score in his last 4 games in the Premier League.

Chelsea will then face Southampton, who are always tough opposition at home and are slowly regaining form after inspired performances by forward Charlie Austin. The Blues will have to be at their best if they want to contain Southampton and get all three points away from home.

The Blues next face Everton at Stamford Bridge, a tough fixture, but haven’t lost to Everton in Chelsea in the Premier League since 1994.

Next three fixtures: Manchester Utd (H), Southampton (A), Everton (H)

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