Sat Sep 14 21:57:15 UTC 2024: ## Fantasy Football Challenge: Defense Reigns Supreme in North London and Molineux

With the international break behind us, the Fantasy Challenge is back, focusing on defensive prowess. This week, clean sheets are worth double points, making defenders the key to success.

Managers have a £30.0m budget to select a 5-a-side team, with the only available formation being two goalkeepers and three defenders.

**Spurs vs. Arsenal:** The north London derby is always a tight affair, with the last two meetings ending in high-scoring draws. Arsenal’s defense was strong last season, but the absence of suspended midfielder Declan Rice (£6.3m) and injury doubts surrounding Martin Odegaard (£8.3m) make a clean sheet less likely.

The Scout recommends targeting defenders with attacking potential, such as Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes (£6.0m), known for his set-piece threat, and Spurs’ Pedro Porro (£5.5m), who fired off six shots in Gameweek 3.

**Wolves vs. Newcastle:** This match at Molineux is another potential stalemate, as five of their last six meetings have ended in draws.

Newcastle’s starting full-backs are a bit of a mystery, but Fabian Schar (£5.4m) is back from suspension and could be a valuable asset. Schar bagged four goals last season but comes at a hefty price tag. Rayan Ait-Nouri (£4.5m) is another option after starting at left-wing in Gameweek 3, assuming he recovers from a knock.

With double points on clean sheets, this week’s Fantasy Challenge promises a tactical battle, where selecting the right defenders could be the key to victory.

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