Fantasy Premier League 2018/19: 5 Defenders you should consider

#2 Leighton Baines (left-back, Everton)

Baines could prove to be a more than a handy option in your fantasy team

Cost: £5.5m

Everton fans will know that Baines has been a popular choice among fantasy league managers for many years. The left-back revels at dead-ball situations and has the potential to produce goals out of nowhere.

In a campaign marred by injuries, Baines mustered only two goals and three assists last season but his ability to create and score goals is indubitable. With the new boss Marco Silva’s arrival, Everton are expected to fare better this season and considering Baines's expertise in taking penalties and free-kicks, he could prove to be a great accumulator of points in your fantasy football team.