Fantasy Premier League GW8 Wildcard: 5 Best Defender options

Trent Alexander-Arnold (7.5m, Liverpool)
Next 8 fixtures: WAT, MUN, BHA, WHU, ARS, SOU, EVE, WOL

Monitor for fitness after a recent injury but when fit, Trent should be an ever-present in every FPL Wildcard squad in my opinion – despite his premium price tag for a defender.

Alexander-Arnold has produced 2 FPL assists in 5 appearances but also boasts 3 clean sheets, 11 goal attempts, 21 chances created (at the rate of one every 21.4 minutes), and 4 “big chances” created.

While 3 clean sheets and 2 assists in 5 games is a terrific output in itself, Trent has underlying numbers that alone are worthy of a player at his price, notwithstanding his magnetism for bonus points. An FPL gift! When fit, just set and forget.