Fantasy Premier League 2019: 5 Best Points-Per-Pound Buys

3. Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United) - £4.5m

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If Newcastle United are going to have a good season, new manager Steve Bruce will find himself relying on a steady, solid presence at the back.

That position, of course, is one that Toon skipper Jamaal Lascelles is always happy to take up - and at just £4.5 million, the former Nottingham Forest defender is a fantastic cheap option for Fantasy Football managers looking to fill out their squads.

Even though he may have had his injury issues over the years, Lascelles played in 32 of Newcastle's 38 Premier League games last season, and he amassed an impressive 95 Fantasy Football points in Rafa Benitez's final season at St. James' Park.

When looking at defenders who offer great value, England hopeful Jamaal Lascelles is the £4.5 million defender who scored the most points in the 2018/19 season. For FF managers looking for a bargain-priced defender who is guaranteed game time, Lascelles is a brilliant option.

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