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Official Premier League site picks out 3 Newcastle United players to watch out for

5 years ago
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Three Newcastle players have been highlighted as ones to watch out for in the upcoming games, by the official Premier League site.

The three choices based on compelling stats.

The Premier League feature was for the purpose of their Fantasy Premier League but the stats are relevant beyond that.

They pick out Miguel Almiron’s potential after being involved in 41 goals (scoring 22 and 19 assists) in his two MLS seasons.

Whilst Salomon Rondon has scored his six goals in these past 15 games, as well as ‘his totals of 41 shots and 33 shots inside the penalty area both rank among the top six forwards’ in that time period.

Maybe the most impressive Newcastle player to currently watch out for though is Fabian Schar.

These last four games have seen the defender score two and get an assist, whilst at the back he has had 39 clearances, blocks and interceptions, more than any teammate in these last four matches.

Three players to target according to Premier League official site:

Fabian Schar (£4.6m)

The centre-back has upped his attacking output considerably in recent matches.

Schar has two goals and an assist in the last four fixtures, including his season-high haul of 21 points at home against Cardiff City in Gameweek 23.

He has also impressed in defence, with his total of 39 clearances, blocks and interceptions being more than any team-mate during that period.

Miguel Almiron (£6.0m)

Newcastle’s record signing was handed his debut as a substitute in their Gameweek 26 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Almiron arrives at St James’ Park having produced 22 goals and 19 assists over the last two seasons for MLS side Atlanta United.

The Paraguayan is set to take up a central support role in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Benitez and his all-round attacking potential can make him a standout differential.

Only 0.3 per cent of managers own Almiron ahead of back-to-back home matches with Huddersfield Town and Burnley.

Salomon Rondon (£5.7m)

The Magpies’ top scorer has six goals and three assists over his 20 appearances.

His underlying statistics show that Rondon has made a big impact since returning from injury in Gameweek 11

Indeed, his totals of 41 shots and 33 shots inside the penalty area both rank among the top six forwards from that point onwards.

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