Southampton FIFA 18 rating predictions: Strikers

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Shane Long (R) of Southampton cekebrates scoring the opening goal with his team mate Dusan Tadic (L) during the Premier League match between Southampton and West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Shane Long (R) of Southampton cekebrates scoring the opening goal with his team mate Dusan Tadic (L) during the Premier League match between Southampton and West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
3 of 4
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 19: Charlie Austin of Southampton celebrates scoring his sides third goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Southampton and West Ham United at St Mary’s Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 19: Charlie Austin of Southampton celebrates scoring his sides third goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Southampton and West Ham United at St Mary’s Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

Charlie Austin – 78 > 79

English forward Charlie Austin is also deserving of a light upgrade, despite a campaign spent mostly on the sidelines.

Last year Chaz was given a 78 rating, but he started the 2016/17 season in fine fashion, and had scored nine goals in 19 appearances before his injury in the Europa League group stages last calendar year.

Despite six months out injured the 28-year-old still finished as the side’s top scorer, and this should be reflected with a similar one-rating boost to his overall.