Strengthen your defence with this Fantasy Premier League tips Gameweek 17 defenders round-up and unlock your fantasy football potential.

Recommended selections this week include players from West Ham United, Burnley, Everton and Southampton.

Arthur Masuaku, WHU – £4.4m

Played superbly in the 1-0 win over Chelsea and offers a threat going forward. Next up, he’s at home to an Arsenal side that needed a late goal to draw 1-1 at Southampton.

Jonjoe Kenny/Mason Holgate, EVE – £4.3m/£4.2m

These two have been establishing themselves in an Everton defence that’s tightened up considerably of late, with a trip to struggling Newcastle up next.

James Tarkowski, BUR – £4.6m

High-flying Burnley have a great chance of keeping yet another clean sheet when they play at home to Stoke.

Virgil van Dijk, SOU – £5.4m

Back playing well in a Southampton side that’s tight at home, although Leicester could be tricky opponents in midweek.

Good luck and happy selecting!