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GW26 Ones to watch: James Ward-Prowse

By The Scout 5 Feb 2019
James Ward-Prowse, SOUCRY cele

The Scout say the Southampton midfielder can extend his fine recent form at home to Cardiff City

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The Scout is tipping five players to produce big points in Gameweek 26 of Fantasy Premier League.

James Ward-Prowse (SOU) £5.1m

The Southampton midfielder has become a key figure under new manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.

Indeed, Ward-Prowse has scored in three of the last four Gameweeks ahead of a visit from Cardiff City.

And that includes a pair of 10-point hauls his last two at St Mary’s Stadium.

Ward-Prowse appears to have established himself as a regular for Saints.

Having started just three of the first 19 Gameweeks, he has now played 90 minutes in each of their last six fixtures.

Set-piece danger

The underlying statistics during that recent period highlight his all-round attacking threat.

Ward-Prowse’s four shots on target from Gameweek 20 onwards are level with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (£4.4m) for the south-coast side.

And his 12 chances created in that period are at least double the total of any team-mate.

That ability to supply scoring opportunities has been helped by a big share of corners and free-kicks.

Ward-Prowse has produced eight successful corners in the last six matches, a total bettered by only three other players in the Premier League.

Vulnerable visitors

Cardiff, meanwhile, travel having struggled at set-piece situations.

They have conceded 106 chances this way, the third-worst record in the division.

Ward-Prowse can profit from those frailties and strengthen his claim as a standout cut-price option in FPL midfields.

Also in this series

Part 2: GW26 Ones to watch: Nacho Monreal
Part 3: GW26 Ones to watch: Diogo Jota
Part 4: GW26 Ones to watch: Jose Holebas
Part 5: GW26 Ones to watch: Christian Eriksen

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