4 FanDuel Premier League Value Plays for Matchweek 30

Forward - Charlie Austin, Southampton ($7,000)

The pressure continues to build around Southampton, and Austin will lead the line against a Tottenham team that is struggling in the domestic league over the past three weeks. They have lost two and drawn one over the past three matches. They have allowed five goals in that time frame.

When the teams faced each other earlier this season Austin got a garbage time goal just before the final whistle. He has also recorded two assists in his last four appearances with one coming in just 18 minutes of game time. Austin has not had consistent playing time, but he has produced against top clubs. His goals have come against Tottenham and Arsenal while his assists have come against Manchester United and Cardiff City.

Austin is a contrarian pick, as has been the theme on this post recently. Most of those producing have been priced at the higher salaries. However, Austin does average over a shot per match and has created four chances in his last four matches. He has also been fouled in four straight matches. Add to that the urgency that Southampton must play with, Tottenham moving out of the title race, and the relief that the Spurs have moved onto the next round of the Champions League, and Austin is an intriguing addition to your lineup.

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