The day’s events close at St Mary’s as Southampton host West Bromwich Albion in what, on a paper, looks to be a low impact clash for Fantasy managers.
It’s fair to say that most will be looking for clean sheets, with defenders very much the top owned assets on show.
Ahmed Hegazi is still part of 24.3 of squads despite losing almost 200,000 owners since Gameweek 5.
He is part of a West Brom backline that have kept just a single clean sheet in their last six Gameweeks. Meanwhile, Ben Foster returns from his knee injury to replace Boaz Myhill in goal – he’s still part of 14.0% of squads.
For Southampton, Ryan Bertrand remains their most popular option, owned by 10.4% of managers, with fellow full-back Cedric close behind on 9.0%.
The Saints have gone three matches without a shut-out and confidence in their defence has waned as a result, even with favourable fixtures remaining.
Instead, we may well be looking to Manolo Gabbiadini for points once more. The Italian struck a brace in the 2-2 draw with Newcastle in Gameweek 8 to revive his confidence. He has gained 50,000 new owners ahead of tonight’s encounter.
