Top defenders for Gameweek 38 ranked by expected points.
| # | Player | Price | xPts GW38 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriel Arsenal · DEF | £7.3m | 5.7 |
| 2 | Saliba Arsenal · DEF | £6.3m | 4.2 |
| 3 | Guéhi Man City · DEF | £5.1m | 4.1 |
| 4 | Virgil Liverpool · DEF | £6.0m | 3.8 |
| 5 | O'Reilly Man City · DEF | £5.3m | 3.7 |
| 6 | Van Hecke Brighton · DEF Also in: Value | £4.7m | 3.5 |
| 7 | Thiaw Newcastle · DEF | £4.9m | 3.5 |
| 8 | Senesi Bournemouth · DEF | £5.2m | 3.4 |
| 9 | Truffert Bournemouth · DEF | £4.7m | 3.4 |
| 10 | Tarkowski Everton · DEF | £5.8m | 3.4 |
| Player | xPts |
|---|---|
| Gabriel | 5.7 |
| Saliba | 4.2 |
| Guéhi | 4.1 |
| Virgil | 3.8 |
| O'Reilly | 3.7 |
| Van Hecke | 3.5 |
| Thiaw | 3.5 |
| Senesi | 3.4 |
| Player | Price (£m) | xPts |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriel | 7.3 | 5.7 |
| Saliba | 6.3 | 4.2 |
| Guéhi | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| Virgil | 6 | 3.8 |
| O'Reilly | 5.3 | 3.7 |
| Van Hecke | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| Thiaw | 4.9 | 3.5 |
| Senesi | 5.2 | 3.4 |
| Truffert | 4.7 | 3.4 |
| Tarkowski | 5.8 | 3.4 |
Gabriel and Saliba are great picks for the final gameweek. Arsenal are at home to Everton, who have a poor away record. Gabriel's attacking threat from set-pieces gives him a slight edge. Guéhi at home to Spurs is a good shout. Virgil faces Aston Villa away, which is a tougher fixture.