Southampton vs Newcastle FPL picks: Creativity could be key this week

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 08: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Southampton tackles Isaac Hayden of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton FC at St. James Park on December 08, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) /

Southampton host Newcastle at St Mary’s on Saturday and will be bidding to make it two Premier League home wins in a row.

A 3-1 loss to West Ham last time out saw Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men fail to put a complete performance in and defend poorly.

It was also their fourth loss in five games in all competitions and showed that focus needs to return to make sure of top-flight safety this year.

Newcastle beat Saints 2-1 back in December despite the visitors at St James’ Park being on the front foot for much of the contest.

Steve Bruce’s side had developed a healthy ability to claim points against the run of play, but go into this game having not scored a league goal since late January.

Ahead of tomorrow’s meeting on the South Coast, here are our three FPL picks for players who could score highly in Fantasy points: