Fantasy Premier League

Which goalkeepers and defenders to pick for 5-a-side Fantasy Challenge

13 May 2024
FPL Challenge GW4

Harry Daniels explains his selections, with clean sheets worth DOUBLE points in Gameweek 4

Related Articles
FPL long view: Be wary of Man City’s fixtures from Gameweek 5
Ten BIG questions for the weekend's matches
How Duran is rivalling Watkins to be Aston Villa's first choice

In Gameweek 4 of Fantasy Challenge, managers can only select TWO goalkeepers and THREE defenders  - with clean sheets worth DOUBLE points - picking a 5-a-side team within a £30.0m budget.

You can enter a squad up until 16:30 BST on Sunday, when Wolves host Newcastle in the final fixture of Gameweek 4.

Here, FPL expert Harry Daniels reveals his approach for Gameweek 4.

Pick your Fantasy Challenge team NOW!

Who to pick in goal?

My first goalkeeper is Emiliano Martinez (£5.0m) from Aston Villa. A home fixture against Everton in Gameweek 4 will give Villa a strong chance of a clean sheet, with Everton bottom of the Premier League, having scored just two goals.

The only concern here is the potential absence of Ezri Konsa (£4.5m). The centre-back is currently a doubt, having being substituted for England over the international break, and his absence would weaken Aston Villa defensively.

I've gone with Alisson (£5.5m) as my second goalkeeper. Liverpool, who are at home to Nottingham Forest, are the only side to have kept three clean sheets.

On top of this, the Brazilian has made seven saves and also picked up two bonus points. Nott'm Forest have looked strong this season, but have not actually scored more than once in any match so far.

FPL Challenge GW4

My faith in Liverpool continues in defence, with Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.0m) and Virgil van Dijk (£6.0m) getting the nod.

Alexander-Arnold boasts a strong attacking threat, having amassed an Expected Goal Involvement (xGI) of 1.7 so far, more than any other defender in the league over the first three Gameweeks.

I have opted for Van Dijk over Andy Robertson (£6.0m) or Ibrahima Konate (£5.0m) because with the UEFA Champions League about to start next week, I want the player who is the most certain to start.

My final defender is Manchester City's Rico Lewis (£4.7m). He has been one of the breakout stars over the first few Gameweeks and has a decent fixture at home to Brentford. There is a slight doubt around Lewis’ minutes, with Kyle Walker (£5.4m) an alternative for Pep Guardiola.

But this team does leave £1.8m in the bank to swap to Walker or Josko Gvardiol (£6.0m) if Lewis does not start, given he has also been away for England. This is a risk I am happy to take in FPL Challenge, as if I see Lewis isn't starting, he is an easy swap before the Man City match kicks off. 

Due to his attacking threat, Alexander-Arnold is my captain this week.

Latest Videos

More Videos

Video is currently not available.

21 Dec 2024

Matchweek 17 preview: Top spot on the line

Will Chelsea leapfrog Liverpool and go top? Previews of all ten matches ahead of another huge weekend in the Premier League

00:00
00:00 / 00:00

Your details have been submitted successfully.

You have already entered this competition. Please check your email for further information.

Your details have been submitted successfully.

Create a Premier League account

Continue

You are logged in as

Enter your details