Fulham vs Southampton, Premier League: Fantasy League picks

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Alex McCarthy of Southampton during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Southampton FC at Goodison Park on August 18, 2018 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Alex McCarthy of Southampton during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Southampton FC at Goodison Park on August 18, 2018 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 10: Mark Hughes, Manager of Southampton looks on prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Watford FC at St Mary’s Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 10: Mark Hughes, Manager of Southampton looks on prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Watford FC at St Mary’s Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Southampton travel to face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday knowing that a win could be vital for their survival hopes this season.

The match could also decide the future of Saints boss Mark Hughes after many media reports suggesting that a decision could be made if his side lose this weekend.

Saints currently sit in 17th place in the Premier League table, but Saturday’s opponents Fulham have also struggled in their first season back in the top-flight.

They are bottom of the table and replaced their manager Slavisa Jokanovic with Claudio Ranieri during the international break.

With this clash being vital for both sides, players from both sides will have to step forward and put in performances to win their side the three points.

Here are three players who could shine and collect some fantasy points in the process, starting with a potentially busy Saints keeper: