Newcastle held to 0-0 draw by Leeds to end winning streak
Fabian Schar wasted three good chances as Newcastle’s six-game winning streak in the Premier League was halted by a 0-0 draw against LeedsDECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Six saves in loss Meslier made six saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat versus Manchester City.
Impact Meslier faced nine shots and could have conceded far more goals with better finishing from the City attackers. This was always going to be one of the toughest matches on the calendar, though with a shaky defense in front of him every match has been tough for Meslier. He has just two clean sheets in 15 starts, putting him on pace for another disappointing clean sheet total.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Haaland sets scoring record in City's 3-1 win over Leeds
Erling Haaland has set a Premier League scoring record in Manchester City’s 3-1 win over LeedsDECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will start against Manchester City Meslier (illness) will be in the starting XI versus Manchester City on Wednesday.
Impact Meslier was in doubt after picking up an illness but appears to be ready to don the gloves for the team. Despite making 21 saves in his last seven contests, Meslier remains in a clean sheet drought, one that he will be hard-pressed to end versus Man City.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Set for test Meslier (illness) is set for a test Friday to determine if he can return to training, manager Jesse Marsch told reporters. 'He has sort of a test tomorrow AM when they kind of do s...
Impact Meslier is looking to return to the starting XI for a Wednesday clash with Manchester City and he should be able to do so if he passes Friday's test. The goalkeeper would be replaced by Joel Robles if he's unable to return before Wednesday's match against the reigning champions.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Down with mono Meslier has a case of glandular fever - also known as mono - according to coach Jesse Marsch per Leeds reports Thursday. Marsch added, "We're trying to be safe with him, but also m...
Impact Based on Marsch's comments, Meslier should be able to return to training in the relatively near future but will almost certainly miss the club's next friendly against Real Sociedad on 16 December. Leeds returns to league competition 28 December against Manchester City, and the keeper will hope to recover and train with his sights on returning for that matchup. Backup Joel Robles started Thursday's scrimmage with Elche and will hold down the fort in the meantime.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes four in defeat Meslier made three saves (four goals conceded) during Saturday's 4-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Impact Meslier simply wasn't good enough to try and steal a result for his side in this one. It's now been seven matches since the keeper has posted a clean sheet, and he probably won't claim one against Manchester City when EPL returns from the World Cup break. Given how Leeds like to play, Meslier is a matchup-dependent option most match weeks.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Saves two in win Meslier conceded three, made two saves and a punch in Leeds 4-3 win over Bournemouth on Saturday.
Impact Meslier was overall uninspiring on Saturday. His two saves were quality efforts, a brave run out to intercept Jefferson Lerma in a one-on-one situation and denying a Kieffer Moore header. Though Leeds pulled off a dramatic comeback win, the Frenchman is hindered by a weak defensive line. From 13 appearances (all starts) he has conceded 22, made 41 saves and delivered just two clean sheets. It's been six matches since his last clean sheet and it is unlikely he will improve that statistic in Leeds next, an away fixture against Tottenham.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Summerville goal seals 4-3 Leeds comeback win vs Bournemouth
Crysencio Summerville scored another late goal to help Leeds complete a 4-3 comeback win over Bournemouth in front of an Elland Road crowd that had booed the home team off the fiel...NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brilliant in win Meslier made nine saves and four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Liverpool.
Impact Meslier faced 10 shots from an eager Liverpool attack and stopped nine of them in a brilliant showing. The goalkeeper earned every bit of the win with what his best performance in the opening 12 matches. Meslier likely won't stand up to this sort of volume so well moving forward but Saturday's performance does show off the ceiling for Meslier. With just two clean sheets in 12 matches and seven in his last 50 Premier League matches, Meslier doesn't offer great clean sheet odds.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leeds beats Liverpool 2-1 to ease pressure on Marsch
Leeds has ended its four-match losing run in the English Premier League by beating Liverpool 2-1 thanks to Crysencio Summerville’s 89th-minute goal at Anfield that eased the pressu...OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Concedes three in loss Meslier made a save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Fulham.
Impact Meslier has been on a poor run of games with another match of allowing multiple goals. He started the season with just five goals allowed in five matches, but now has conceded 13 in the last six. This brings his average of goals allowed to 1.6 a match with 2.7 saves a game. It will not get any easier for the Frenchman with a trip to Liverpool on Saturday, who have scored 14 goals in the last seven matches
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes two at Leicester City Meslier conceded two goals and made one clearance during Thursday's 2-0 loss to Leicester City.
Impact Meslier was a bit hung out to dry by his back line on both of Leicester's two goals Thursday. In fact, the first goal of the match was an own goal by teammate Robin Koch. Leeds have now failed to earn a winning result in five straight matches, so it may be wise to look elsewhere for fantasy keepers right now. Next up is a Sunday tilt with Fulham in Leeds.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes goal to Arsenal Meslier made three saves but conceded a goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Arsenal.
Impact Meslier was beaten by a Bukayo Saka strike on Sunday as Leeds are now winless in their last six Premier League games, dating back to the Chelsea win on Aug. 21. Meslier has only kept one clean sheet in that span, and on Thursday he will face 19th-placed Leicester City, which have scored 15 goals in 10 matches this season.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Three saves in defeat Meslier made three saves (two goals conceded) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.
Impact Meslier was beaten by strong efforts in the 24th and 76th minutes, but he also made three nice saves in this contest to keep his Leeds side within striking distance throughout. He's logged two clean sheets in eight starts while averaging just under three saves per match. Up next is a tough home matchup with Arsenal.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brilliant for clean sheet Meslier made six saves and one clearance in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Aston Villa.
Impact Meslier has his performance of the season for his second clean sheet. The goalkeeper stopped all six shots he faced in a true bounce back after a tough loss to Brentford before the international break. Meslier is a risky fantasy play due to the volume he faces weekly, but he has the talent to turn that volume into some strong performances like Sunday's.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Meslier was eight when Lloris made France debut but could be long-term successor Illan Meslier's arrival for £5m is one of Leeds' best bits of business in years - if he keeps progressing he could become the France No 1
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Toney scores hat trick, Marsch sees red in Brentford 5-2 win
Ivan Toney can’t missSEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keeps clean sheet against Chelsea Meslier made three saves and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 3-0 win over Chelsea.
Impact Meslier had some early scares during the first 15 minutes, which included the opposition having a goal disallowed due to an offside. Then he saw his side gaining control of the match and made some nice interventions when called into action. This was the first clean sheet of the season for the goalkeeper and he'll try to keep it up during Saturday's visit to Brighton.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Southampton's comeback salvages 2-2 draw with Leeds
Southampton erased a two-goal deficit in the second half to salvage a 2-2 draw with Leeds in the Premier LeagueAUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two saves Saturday Meslier made two saves and had one clearance in Saturday's 2-2 tie versus Southampton.
Impact Meslier faced four shots and saved two of them in a disappointing draw Saturday. The goalkeeper is off to a solid start with seven saves and three goals conceded so far. The big worry for Meslier will be clean sheets after falling to just five in 38 appearances in 2021/22 after putting together 11 in the 2020/21 campaign. If Leeds can find some better defensive play they will stay out of the relegation zone and Meslier should have some solid upside.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Beaten early in victory Meslier allowed a goal while making five saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over Wolverhampton.
Impact Meslier allowed the opening goal of the match in the sixth minute but held Wolves from there as Leeds came from behind for all three points. The keeper offset the goal with five saves as he'll look to continue a good start to the season against Southampton next week.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes once in win Meslier allowed a goal while making four saves during Sunday's 2-1 win over Brentford.
Impact Meslier conceded a goal in the 78th minute but held on as Leeds found the game winner in stoppage time. The keeper ends the season allowing 79 goals in 38 league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 143.
MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Saves five shots Meslier logged five saves during a 1-1 draw Sunday versus Brighton & Hove Albion.
Impact Meslier's save tally helped the Leeds United team log one crucial point before its upcoming final 2021-22 Premier League game, currently scheduled next Sunday at Brentford.
MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leeds out of EPL's bottom 3 after stoppage-time equalizer
Leeds climbed out of the Premier League’s relegation zone in dramatic style after Pascal Struijk’s stoppage-time equalizer secured a 1-1 draw against BrightonMAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
