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 Who are the best FPL defenders for Gameweek 4? 4-time top 1k and 5-time top 5k finisher <a href="https://twitter.com/FPL_Salah">Abdul Rehman</a> uses the Hub's <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/opta/">OPTA</a>, <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions/">Prediction</a>, <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fpl-player-comparision-tool/">Comparison</a> and <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fixture-ticker/">Fixture</a> tools to identify the best Fantasy Premier League budget and premium defenders for our Gameweek 4 FPL teams.
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<h2>Luke Shaw (£5.5m) – Manchester United</h2>
Fixture: Newcastle United (H)
Manchester United come up against Newcastle United (H) in Gameweek 4 which is one of the most favourable fixtures of the weekend. United are second favourites to keep a clean sheet (55%) according to the bookmakers.
Newcastle so far have only had an xG of 3.1 (13th) and face their toughest test to date. I think they will struggle to score against the Red Devils, especially now that they have Raphael Varane (£5.5m) in defence. It will no doubt tighten up their backline and, in turn, make Luke Shaw a better option.
Man United have conceded 16 Shots in the Box (2nd), 12 Shots on Target (6th) and an xGC of 3.6 (8th).
Shaw and United kept their first clean sheet of the season last Gameweek . So far the left-back has created 5 Chances and 1 Big Chance with xA of 0.55. With him also being on <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/?post_type=post&amp;p=11173">corners and some free-kicks</a> he will pick up a fair few attacking returns in my opinion.
I like this fixture for the left-back in Gameweek 4 as I feel it provides him the opportunity for attacking and defensive returns.
He is the second highest predicted points scorer (5.0) amongst defenders for Gameweek 4 according to our <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions/">Points Prediction Tool</a> and he is also at 61% for anytime returns.
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Luke Shaw Stats
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<h2>Lucas Digne (£5.5m) – Everton</h2>
Fixture: Burnley (H)
Everton have a really favourable fixture for Gameweek 4 too. They welcome Burnley to Goodison Park. The Toffees kept their first clean sheet last gameweek with an impressive 2-0 win away to Brighton.
They have been one of the best sides defensively actually so far conceding only 3 goals (4th) with 17 Shots in the Box conceded (3rd), 10 Shots on Target (4th) and an xGC of 2.7 (3rd).
Their opponents this week have only managed to score 2 goals with 9 Shots on Target (17th), and an xG of 3.7 (12th).
Lucas Digne registered nine assists (2nd), 46 chances created (5th) and 11 big chances created (3rd) amongst defenders last season in only 30 games. In total, over the last three campaigns, he has scored four goals and registered 22 assists. We know he has bags of attacking potential.
He is the most attacking defender in that Everton backline and also nailed in that left-back spot. The Frenchman also takes <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/?post_type=post&amp;p=11173">corners</a> from the right side and is on some <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/premier-league-set-piece-takers/">set pieces.</a>
The bookmakers have Everton as the fourth favourites to keep a clean sheet at 44% and Digne is also at 53% for anytime returns according to our <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions/">Points Prediction Tool.</a>
Lucas Digne has great potential for FPL returns at both ends of the pitch.
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Lucas Digne Stats 
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<h2>Sergio Reguilón (£5.1m) – Spurs</h2>
Fixture: Crystal Palace (a)
Spurs have kept three clean sheets in their first three games and are the only team not to have conceded a goal yet. However, they have had an xGC of 3.9 (11th). As such, they've actually been quite fortunate.
They do have a nice fixture this week though. Crystal Palace who have only managed to score 2 goals (18th) so far with an xG of 2.3 (19th). They have also registered the least shots in the box (15) and Shots on Target (5).
Reguilón is the best defensive asset Spurs have FPL-wise. He picked up six assists last season in only 26 starts and has the best creativity stats from their defenders.
Also, Tottenham do have a decent defence and will keep a fair few clean sheets this season. Nuno Espirito Santo was very good at not conceding in most of his time at Wolves and it seems he has the same approach with his new team.
The North London club kept 12 clean sheets last season (5th) and I can see them bettering that total this time around.
Furthermore, Spurs are at 42% to keep a clean sheet in Gameweek 4 and Reguilon is also at 41% for anytime returns according to our <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions/">Points Prediction Tool.</a>
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Sergio Reguilón Stats
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<h2>Antonio Rüdiger (£5.5m) – Chelsea</h2>
Fixture: Aston Villa (H)
Chelsea have kept two clean sheets in their first three games and only conceded one goal (2nd) which was conceded via a penalty against Liverpool in Gameweek 3. The Blues were also down to 10 men for the majority of the game due to Reece James being sent off.
They look as solid as ever at the back. In the first two games in which they played with 11 men they only conceded 7 Shots in the Box (2nd), 4 Shots on Target (2nd) and xGC of 1.1 (2nd). Last term Chelsea kept 18 clean sheets (2nd) and only conceded 36 goals (2nd).
Thomas Tuchel's men have a very favourable fixture this week against Aston Villa at home. They're actually favourites to keep a clean sheet (58%) according to the bookmakers.
Rudiger seems to the most nailed defender in the Chelsea defence. He also provides some goal threat.
The German has scored six goals in his last four seasons despite very limited game time. Last season he had 14 Shots, 7 Shots on Target, 9 Shots in the Box with an xG of 1.57.
Chelsea’s full-backs have much more attacking threat, but with the uncertainty around their starting berth, the German provides much more security. He's also nicely priced at £5.5m.
The centre-back is also the second highest predicted points scorer (5.0) for Gameweek 4 amongst defenders according to our <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions/">Points Prediction Tool.</a>
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Antonio Rudiger Stats
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<h2>Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) – Liverpool</h2>
Fixture: Leeds United (a)
Trent Alexander-Arnold has had a great start to the season. He's kept two clean sheets and also registered one assist. He has also created 15 Chances (1st), with 3 Big Chances (1st) and with an xA of 1.76 (2nd). His stats have been phenomenal and is sure to have another great season.
Liverpool come up against Leeds United in Gameweek 4. Although this fixture isn’t the best in terms of clean sheet chance, it’s very good for Alexander-Arnold's chances of more attacking returns.
With that said, the Reds are more than capable of keeping Leeds at bay, especially with the return of Virgil Van Dijk (£6.5m). I really think this is a good game for Trent from an attacking perspective, and can see him getting a lot of space down that ride side.
They are at 36% according to the bookmakers to keep a clean sheet and at the same time second favourites to score 2.5+ goals (37%). Plus with him on <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/premier-league-set-piece-takers/">corners and free kicks</a> he always has a chance of attacking returns against any opposition.
Our <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions/">Points Prediction Tool</a> agrees. It has him as the joint-second highest predicted scorer amongst defenders (5.0) alongside Rudiger and Shaw. He is also been given a 57% chance of anytime returns.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold Stats
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