Strengthen your defence with this Fantasy Premier League tips Gameweek 9 defenders round-up and unlock your fantasy football potential.

Recommended selections this week include players from Manchester United, Newcastle United, Manchester City and West Ham United.

Phil Jones, MUN – £5.2m

A fixture in a Man Utd side that’s kept clean sheets in all but one of their games, and a bargain at that price. Next up, a trip to low-scoring Huddersfield.

Basically he’s essential, so get him in before his price rises any higher.

Jamaal Lascelles, NEW – £4.7m

Offers a goal-scoring threat from set pieces and has a decent chance of keeping a clean sheet at home to Crystal Palace, despite their shock win over Chelsea.

Nicolás Otamendi/John Stones, MCI – £5.7m/£5.6m

Man City may have conceded twice against Stoke, but then so did Man Utd and they’ve not conceded to anyone else. Next up, rampant City host Burnley.

Aaron Cresswell, WHU – £5m

Part of a West Ham defence that’s tightened up of late ahead of the home game against low-scoring Brighton.

Good luck and happy selecting!