Last Word on Football recommends three defenders you should consider selecting for your FPL Gameweek 11 squad, with the deadline set for 13:30 on November 9.
Three Defenders to Transfer in for FPL Gameweek 11
Trent Alexander-Arnold(£7.0m) – Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Very few defenders in world football have the passing range of Trent Alexander-Arnold. This makes him a potent weapon against teams playing with a high line, like Liverpool’s next opponent Aston Villa. The right-back should have fun hitting those long passes as Mohamed Salah tries to run past the visitors’ defensive line.
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TAA has amassed 46 FPL points, with only three defenders scoring more. Most of those points were gained with the help of the five clean sheets he has kept. On Sunday, he is more likely to grab an assist or two.
Aston Villa are coming to Anfield on the back of a morale-crushing 4-1 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspurs. Arne Slot’s men will be eager to pile more misery on the visitors.
Diogo Dalot(£5.1m) – Manchester United vs Leicester City
Along with goalkeeper Andre Onana, Diogo Dalot has been one of the better performers for Manchester United in 2024/25. Sunday’s home game against Leicester City gives him another chance to showcase his value to his team and will be one of the easiest fixtures the Red Devils get this season.
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A positive performance will elevate Dalot’s status in the eyes of incoming manager Ruben Amorim. The full-back also ranks among the top 10 defenders in the FPL and the game against Foxes is another chance to cement his position in that list.
Even while playing for a United side that has fared poorly, he has managed to keep four clean sheets. If all goes to plan, he should get his fifth this weekend.
Murillo Santiago (£4.5m) – Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United – A Cost-Effective Option for Gameweek 11
Third-placed Nottingham Forest have stunned the entire league with their defensive resilience. They have conceded just seven times, making them the second-best defence, below Liverpool.
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Murillo Santiago has been putting in some impressive performances. Aided by his teammates, he has kept four clean sheets, including an impressive one in the 1-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield.
A game against goal-shy Newcastle United should give Murillo the confidence to earn another clean sheet. Besides, his low price tag of £4.5m makes him an attractive option for this weekend.
