Fantasy Premier League Tips: 10 Last Minute Players You Should Consider

5. Willian

Chelsea's da Silva Willian celebrates after scoring his team's second goal
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Club: Chelsea

Cost: £7m

Though he played a peripheral role at Stamford Bridge last season, Willian should feature prominently throughout the 2017-18 campaign's first few weeks. Eden Hazard is out with an ankle injury, and may leave Chelsea before the transfer window closes, meaning that the Brazilian will be relied upon as the Blues' chief creative outlet - a role he played in last week's Community Shield match.

Willian didn't have a great game against Arsenal, but neither did his teammates. Regardless, his qualities should be well-known to anyone who follows the league. He was able to score eight goals and register three assists in limited playing time last term, and with Hazard out of the picture, Fantasy managers can expect him to make a running start in 2017-18.

Coming in at just £7m, Willian represents staggeringly good value for money. His production probably won't match the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, but it's hard to see anyone outside the top tier of midfielders bettering Willian's numbers if he's given an extended run.

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