Newcastle United vs. Southampton: Opposition threat
By Marc Walker
![NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Rafael Benitez, Manager of Newcastle United looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park on February 11, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Rafael Benitez, Manager of Newcastle United looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park on February 11, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/31353f9ea8133f611cbae8b3dfb37d867f824b5b508e2442b60dc4595277eaee.jpg)
Jamaal Lascelles
Lascelles often leads by example as captain of Newcastle, and is an imposing figure in attack and defence.
The 24-year-old has three vital headed goals from set-pieces this campaign; all of which were key in providing wins for his side.
Since joining the Magpies in 2014, Lascelles has gradually proven himself to be a defender of high quality and certainly of Premier League standard.
His battle with Saints striker Guido Carrillo will be an important one as the Argentine looks to bring his teammates into play, with Lascelles deflecting away any threat from attacks.