Strengthen your defence with this Fantasy Premier League tips Gameweek 8 defenders round-up and unlock your fantasy football potential.

Recommended selections this week include players from Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Southampton.

Nacho Monreal, ARS – £5.4m

Looks like a relatively cheap way into Arsenal’s defence, and he offers an attacking threat too. Coming up next, the Gunners go to a Watford side that’s looked stronger away from home.

John Stones, MCI – £5.6m

Established in a Man City defence that’s kept four consecutive clean sheets, with back-to-back home games against Stoke and Burnley to follow after the international break.

Phil Jones, MUN – £5.2m

Arguably now Man Utd’s first-choice centre-back, making him a must-have at that price – although a trip to Liverpool will be testing.

Maya Yoshida, SOU – £5m

Scored at Stoke last time out and has consecutive home games against Newcastle and West Brom coming up next.

Good luck and happy selecting!