Fantasy Premier League Tips: 5 bargain defenders this season

Most of us end up spending heavily on our strikers and midfielders and we are left with very less funds when it comes to the defending department.

We should not forget that defenders can end up scoring a lot of points for us. Defenders get the most points when they score a goal.

Hence, picking good defenders is also a must.

Markus Suttner - £4.5m

Brighton's new defender, Markus Suttner, scored 4 goals and had 5 assist last season. Although he could not prevent his team, Ingolstadt, from being relegated, it is still important to note that the player scored a couple of goals and had assists (which is important when it comes to FPL).

Priced at just £4.5m, the player is a bargain if he is able to replicate his last season's performance this season as well.

It could be a tough season for the newly promoted Brighton, but Suttner could be a crucial player in the Seagulls squad.

Simon Francis - £4.5m

Simon Franc once again has a crucial part to play

Simon Francis played a big role in helping Bournemouth achieve a top 10 Premier League finish last season. The player contributed to 10 clean sheets!

Priced at just £4.5m, the player is considered as one of the most cost-effective starter in the club's backline.

With the Cherries signing Asmir Begovic from Chelsea this summer, their defence gets stronger and the FPL managers could be tempted to sign Francis.

The player has missed just 5 league games in the last 2 seasons since the Cherries started playing in the Premier League.

Francis may not have scored any goals and might not have any assist to his name, but that does not mean he cannot be selected in your FPL team.

Deandre Yedlin - £4.5m

Newcastle were very strong in the back last season

When it comes to defensive stability, no one likes it more than Rafa Benitez. His side's title winning Championship tied for the fewest goals conceded last season - 40 goals in 46 games!

This makes it one reason to have a defensive player from Newcastle in your team, who can help you score crucial points in the FPL

Deandre Yedlin is the first player that comes to mind; he is priced at £4.5m. Although he started just 21 games last season, the player managed to have 5 assist to his name.

Despite roping in Javier Manquilo from Atletico Madrid, Yedlin remains Benitez's first choice. Yedlin has a small injury at the moment but he should be fit by the time Premier League starts.

Ben Mee - £4.5m

Mee can be a good prospect when Brunley play at home

Burnley have a good record when it comes to playing at Turf Moor. Last season, they conceded only 20 goals in the 19 league home games!

This helped Burnley finish in the top 10 league standing in the Premier League- 9th to be exact.

Ben Mee made a total of 34 appearances last season and also bagged a goal.

Burnley are very strong when it comes to playing at home. They play 5 home games in the first 10 weeks. None of the teams which they welcome are from the top 6.

This makes it more sensible to have someone like Mee in the squad and bench him on away matches.

Gareth McAuley - £5m

McAuley is a must to have in your FPL team

Gareth McAuley is the cheapest defender to score more than 100 points (131, to be exact) last season.

There is no denying the fact that the defender loves to score goals. The player scored 6 goals last season! That is a lot, considering he is a defender.

The player made 36 league appearances and also created 5 chances. With just 5 yellow cards under his belt and only 2 defensive errors (Squawka) made in the whole of last season, he is a must in your FPL team.

The £5m price is a bargain for the central-defender.