Newcastle v Southampton: Premier League – Opposition Threats

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Ayoze Perez of Newcastle United celebrates with teammate Salomon Rondon after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton FC at St. James Park on March 09, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Ayoze Perez of Newcastle United celebrates with teammate Salomon Rondon after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton FC at St. James Park on March 09, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)
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LEICESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 12: Ayoze Perez of Newcastle United celebrates following his sides victory in the Premier League match between Leicester City and Newcastle United at The King Power Stadium on April 12, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 12: Ayoze Perez of Newcastle United celebrates following his sides victory in the Premier League match between Leicester City and Newcastle United at The King Power Stadium on April 12, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Ayoze Perez

Another forward who works incredibly hard for his side, Perez has recently hit a purple patch in front of goal.

Adept at playing up top or in any supporting position, the movement and work ethic of the Spaniard means he gives opponents no time to rest. With three goals in his last five league games, including the winner against Leicester last time out, Rafa Benitez will hope he can continue to deliver and push Newcastle further up the table.

The 25 year old has seven Premier League goals this season, and will have his sights set on hitting 10 before the season end, starting with Southampton.