APRIL 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • SKY.COM
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AUGUST 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Staying at Burnley Barnes had his contract option activated and he'll remain at Burnley next season.
Impact Barnes has been out of form the past few years because of injury and will hope playing in the Championship will get him back in the goals before his career is over. At 32 years old, his days of playing in the Premier League are about over, but he still has the quality to be a top Championship striker after appearing in 23 matches last season.
JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Burnley draws at Aston Villa, moves out of relegation zone
Nick Pope’s saves ensured Burnley drew 1-1 at Aston Villa to lift the team out of the relegation zone and keep its Premier League status in its own hands heading into the final rou...MAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ashley Barnes seizes vital Burnley lead against Aston Villa ' Premier League
MAY 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Converts PK Barnes scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Thursday's one-all draw with Aston Villa.
Impact Barnes finally scored his first goal of the season, as he well and truly has fallen out of the starting XI. The forward offers little-to-nothing to Burnley, and has only made seven starts this season. He is unlikely to be any sort of fantasy option against Newcastle on Sunday.
MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tottenham wins to climb above Arsenal into 4th place in EPL
Tottenham moved above fierce rival Arsenal into the Champions League positions in the Premier League by beating Burnley 1-0 thanks to Harry Kane’s first-half penaltyMAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plays few minutes again Barnes played three minutes during a 3-0 win Saturday against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Impact Barnes played 15 or fewer minutes during each of the Burnley team's last three Premier League games. Fantasy managers should not expect him being an adequate option if he remains a backup to Wout Weghorst, Maxwel Cornet and Jay Rodriguez.
FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Working on fitness Barnes has played 17 minutes off the bench the last two matches and recently completed 90 minutes with the U23s.
Impact Barnes appears good to go and would be an emergency option if Wout Weghorst is unavailable to start Saturday. Barnes has four league starts this season, all coming prior to injury, but his last goal came Feb. 17 of 2021, so another one has been a long time coming.
FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Playing with youth setup Barnes (thigh) will play for the U23 squad Friday after getting just two minutes off the bench versus Manchester United on Tuesday. As such, the forward is unlikely to crack the st...
Impact Barnes has played in just nine matches (four starts) this season due to his thigh problem. In those appearances, the forward has tallied eight shots (three on target), six chances created and five tackles (one won). Once back up to 100 percent, Barnes should be in the mix for regular minutes in the starting XI.
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Set to rejoin squad Barnes (thigh) is slated to return to the match-day squad against Manchester United on Tuesday. Manager Sean Dyche told reporters, "Barnesy is up to general speed."
Impact Barnes has been on the shelf for the previous eight contests due to his thigh problem but looks poised to at least be an option off the bench Tuesday. Once up to match-fitness, Barnes could push for a spot in the starting XI but is far from a lock on a weekly basis.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still working on fitness Barnes (thigh) is "getting back fit," according to manager Sean Dyche.
Impact It's unclear what this means for Barnes, as he hasn't made a squad since early November. In his quest for fitness, he started with the U23s on Thursday. He doesn't have a role in the senior team, but Burnley don't have much depth in their attack, so there's a chance he could be on the bench for upcoming matches.
FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Needs more training Barnes (thigh) needs more time before he returns to the first team, according to manager Sean Dyche. "He's making some headway now but needs real training with us, games and stuff...
Impact Barnes hasn't played since October and has been out since early November with the injury. He probably hasn't been completely fit in a couple years, but his return is needed, as Burnley are stretched thin in their attack with Chris Wood gone to Newcastle.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains weeks from returning Barnes (thigh) is still a few weeks away from returning according to assistant manager Ian Woan who told reporters, "Barnesy is not there and is a few weeks away."
Impact Barnes was supposedly weeks away from getting back on the pitch at the start of December, so it's unclear if he suffered a setback or if his timeline is further out than the club is letting on. Considering the forward hasn't gotten onto the pitch since Oct. 16 versus Manchester City, he should probably be expected to make a few appearances off the bench before getting a crack at the starting XI.
JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still weeks away from returning Barnes (thigh) is still expected to miss several weeks due to his lingering thigh problem. Manager Sean Dyche told reporters, "It's going to be weeks of recovery for Ashley Barnes....
Impact Barnes was previously expected to miss a significant amount of time and this latest update provides some clarity for when he might be cleared to return. As it stands, fantasy players should probably expect the forward to be sidelined for the next four games minimum.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out with thigh injury Barnes will miss an extended period after tearing a muscle in his thigh, according to manager Sean Dyche.
Impact It was only a "niggle" for Barnes last week, but now he's injured his thigh muscle, which isn't good. Either way, he didn't play in the prior three matches, as it appears he's now the fourth or fifth option up front for Burnley, a disappointment for the striker who can't seem to get back his form.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could miss Palace match Barnes "has a little niggle" and could miss Saturday's match against Crystal Palace, according to manager Sean Dyche.
Impact This doesn't change much for Barnes, as he's moved to the fourth or even fifth option up front for Burnley. It's been a fall from grace for the forward, who has struggled to get back his health the last two seasons and hasn't gotten back the form which saw him score 12 goals in the 2018/19 campaign.
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots against Man City Barnes took three shots (one on target) and made a clearance in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Manchester City.
Impact Barnes injected some urgency and danger to his side's attack when he was subbed into Saturday's match in the second half, but he couldn't inspire his team to a result against the defending Premier League champions. He has appeared in all eight of Burnley's Premier League matches this season (he has four starts), but is yet to score a goal. Next weekend is a clash against 15th-placed Southampton, which have conceded 10 times.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Makes three tackles in draw Barnes registered one off-target shot, one chance created, three tackles (one won) and a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Leeds.
Impact Barnes wasn't very active on offense and couldn't help them earn three points at home. The forward has yet to score or assist in the season, but received his first yellow card in the proccess. He will look to get on the scoresheet when they visit Everton on Sep 13.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Creates three scoring chances Barnes created three scoring chances, took one shot (on target) and made one block during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool.
Impact Barnes played the full 90 and led Burnley in scoring chances created. He was a substitute in the first match so it's positive to see him come back into the side. His next chance to start will come Sunday against Leeds United.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Another disappointing year Barnes scored three goals from 22 appearances (15 starts) in the Premier League this season.
Impact Barnes missed over two months of the season but a thigh injury in February of 2021 effectively cut his campaign short as he was no longer fit enough to start more matches upon his return in May. Over the past two seasons, Barnes has scored nine goals in 41 appearances. If he can manage to stay fit and play in over 30 league games, then there's a reasonable chance that Barnes will score close to 10 goals, as he last reached that mark in the 2018/19 season with 12 goals in 37 games.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots in loss Barnes took two shots and created a chance in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against Leeds United. He also made an interception in the match.
Impact Barnes subbed into Saturday's game in the 65th minute and he looked good in what was his longest appearance since suffering a thigh injury in February. He will hope to be fit enough to start his side's last games of the season against Liverpool and Sheffield.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
