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3 FanDuel Premier League Trends to Exploit for Matchweek 4

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Defenders Are Scoring

When all is done and dusted this season, it is likely that forwards and midfielders will still outscore defenders by a big margin, but the defenders are scoring well currently.

There are 12 defenders on this slate averaging at least 19 FanDuel points per match, and half of those are priced at or below $6,000. While there is some value, it may be best to pay up a little to look for goals. Steve Cook ($6,500), the top-scoring defender on the slate, has a goal and an assist. Shane Duffy ($7,000), Ryan Bertrand ($6,500), and Marcos Alonso ($7,500) all have a goal through the first three weeks.

Impending fitness tests before this weekend could provide good news for Yerry Mina ($6,000), Tim Ream ($4,000), and Erik Durm ($4,500). These are all players that should contribute heavily to their team's respective backs line and potentially increase the number of consistent scorers on defense.