Anderson has committed 14 fouls across his 15 Premier League appearances this season (0.96 per 90). This is an average that has increased of late, coinciding with Fulham’s switch to a back which can leave Anderson exposed when Bassey and Robinson advance up the left flank.

Anderson has committed at least 1 foul in each of his last 5 games in the Premier League and faces up against one of the most fouled teams in the league. Newcastle have won 10+ fouls in each of their last 6 games in the Premier League and are averaging 12.8 fouls drawn per 90 across the season as a whole.

Anderson will be up against Alexander Isak who is averaging 0.53 fouls won per 90 across his 21 Premier League appearances which isn’t a record that jumps off the page, but what Isak does well is offer a constant threat to the opposition backline that can drag defenders out of position.

Anderson will likely be tasked with tracking Isak when he drops into pockets in the midfield which should see a few duels contested between the pair.

Hall has been excellent for Newcastle from left back this season, the 20-year-old has consistently put in steady performances and is crucial to the way Newcastle look to break down sides, with his late runs from fullback creating space for Anthony Gordon.

He’s won 18 fouls across his 23 Premier League appearances this season (0.88 per 90) which is a steady record for a fullback. He’ll be up against Harry Wilson who is averaging 1.08 fouls committed per 90 across his 19 Premier League appearances this season.

Hall didn’t start the initial meeting between these sides in the early stages of the season but Lloyd Kelly, who was lining up at left back for Newcastle, was fouled once and Traore, who was his direct opponent, was shown a yellow card. Fulham committed 16 fouls in that game.

Lesley Ugochukwu has committed 16 fouls across his 13 Premier League appearances this season, just 6 of these have been starts taking his average to 2.17 fouls committed per 90.

He’s come into favour under new boss Ivan Juric who has played him from the start in 4 of Southampton’s last 5 games. He committed 3 fouls from 12 duels in Southampton’s 3-1 loss to Newcastle last time out. He’s committed at least 1 foul in 4 of his last 5 appearances in the Premier League.

He’ll be up against Omari Hutchinson who has won 29 fouls across his 21 Premier League appearances this season (1.46 per 90).

Vestegaard has committed 12 fouls across his 15 Premier League appearances this season (0.90 per 90). He’s recently come back into favour under Ruud Van Nistelrooy after being deemed surplus to requirements by previous boss Steve Cooper.

Vestegaard committed 1 foul in Leicester’s 2-1 win over Tottenham last time out and was shown a yellow card in the game prior against Fulham. Vestegaard’s strength is in the physical and aerial duels but he isn’t very mobile, against more nimble players he can struggle with the speed which is mainly where his fouls come from.

Large parts of this game will be in a physical battle with Beto who is averaging 2.36 fouls won per 90 but it’s worth noting that only 1 of his 14 Premier League appearances have come from the start, slightly skewing this average.

Vestegaard will also have to keep an eye on Ndiaye who also drifts into central areas and is Everton’s standout attacking player. Ndiaye is averaging 1.83 fouls won per 90 across his 22 Premier League appearances this season.

Justin Kluivert has been Bournemouth’s main man in recent weeks, the 25-year-old has registered 9 goal contributions across his last 4 games in all competitions and is averaging 0.99 fouls won per 90 across his 22 Premier League appearances this campaign.

He’ll be up against Alexis Mac Allister who is averaging 2.23 fouls committed per 90 across his 21 Premier League appearances this season with 1+ fouls committed in each of his last 5 games in the Premier League and 2+ fouls committed in 4 of his last 5 in the competition.