Fantasy Premier League Tips: 5 Essential Transfers For Week 2

4. Pablo Zabaleta

Value: £6 million Team: Manchester City Points In GW1: 10 Monday was a good day if you're a Manchester City fan - even more so if you had Pablo Zabaleta in your Fantasy Football team. The Citizens ran out 4-0 winners against Newcastle at the start of the week with a crushing victory that made a real statement of intent from new boss Manuel Pellegrini as his side jumped to the top of the table in the early stages of the new season. Though they have since been displaced by Chelsea, who have played a game more, City are certain title contenders and having any player from their starting XI in your virtual team is a safe bet. If you're looking for a goal-scoring, assist-making defender who can get you the boon that is the 6-point-clean-sheet bonus AND a little extra to boot, Zabaleta is your man. The Argentine provided an assist in the 4-0 dismantling of the Magpies and, along with his clean sheet, notched up 10 points. Not bad at all for a defender/defensive midfielder. Next Game: Cardiff (A)
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