BEN MEE NEWS

Liverpool within 3 points of City in EPL after routing Leeds

Liverpool hasn’t been this close to Manchester City since Christmas Day

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores goal against Spurs Mee scored a goal and created a chance in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Tottenham. He also made a block, three clearances and an interception in the match, and he took four shots...

Impact Mee secured a vital victory for his side Wednesday by heading home the winning goal in the second half. It was just Burnley's second home win of the season, but they will still be in good shape in the relegation battle if they can capitalize on their remaining games in-hand. On Saturday he will face Crystal Palace, which have scored 36 goals in 26 Premier League matches, including four against Watford on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Man United held 1-1 by Burnley, drops out of top 4 in EPL

Manchester United has dropped out of the Premier League’s top four as Jay Rodriguez’s 100th career league goal earned last-place Burnley a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Frustration for Arsenal with 0-0 draw against Burnley in EPL

Burnley returned to Premier League action for the first time in three weeks and held Arsenal 0-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday

JANUARY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Match against Watford postponed Mee and Burnley won't play Tuesday against Watford after the match was postponed because of player availability issues within the club.

Impact This was expected to be the case for Burnley, who were set to only have 10 or 11 senior players available for the match. It's the second-straight postponement for them with the hope that they can return enough players for Sunday's trip to Arsenal. Mee is reportedly one of the healthy ones, which isn't surprising. He's near 30 starts every season and should be close to that number again with 14 to his name through the first half of the campaign.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Mee on 10 years at Burnley, being a 'proper defender' and the England call-up that never came Ben Mee has made Burnely home. Now captain and a leader, the club has changed hugely from the days of training in ditches and eating Haribo

JANUARY 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores own goal Mee scored an own goal during Thursday's 3-1 loss to Manchester United.

Impact Mee scored, just in the wrong net during Thursday's defeat. It was an all-around busy showing for the defender with 10 clearances and a shot, but the own goal is what will stand out. Next up is a Sunday trip to a scuffling Leeds side.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Man Utd 3-1 Burnley: Ralf Rangnick's shake-up pays off as Scott McTominay, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ben Mee own goal seal win Match report and free highlights as a much-changed Manchester United move up to sixth in the Premier League table thanks to goals from Scott...

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • SKY.COM

Ronaldo scores in Man United's 3-1 win over Burnley in EPL

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a fourth goal in his last five Premier League games to help Manchester United beat Burnley 3-1 for its biggest win under recently hired manager Ralf Rangni...

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Starts on Sunday Mee is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with West Ham.

Impact Mee is good to go after being a question mark in the buildup to the match due to a shoulder injury. The defender starts in the Burnley back line for their Premier League clash with West Ham.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Mee (shoulder) will face a late-fitness test ahead of Sunday's matchup with West Ham United. Manager Sean Dyche told reporters, "Ben Mee's shoulder is settling down but we will mak...

Impact In 11 appearances this season (all starts), Mee has recorded two goals on 10 shots (two on target), 39 clearances and 12 interceptions. If the central defender is unable to play Sunday, Nathan Collins figures to continue featuring in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Newcastle Mee is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Newcastle.

Impact Mee is a surprise absence Saturday and he's replaced by Nathan Collins, who is getting his second-straight start with James Tarkowski back from suspension. Mee has started every match when healthy this season and the hope is that he hasn't suffered an injury.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in home draw Mee scored one goal from two shots, made one tackle (zero won), three clearances and one block in Saturday's 3-3 draw to Crystal Palace.

Impact Mee scored in the 19th minute to give them the 1-1 draw in a very busy match. That was his second goal of the season, but he was part of the defense that allowed three goals in the first half at home. The centerback will now look to bounce back in a tougher matchup against Tottenham on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Palace extends unbeaten run in 3-3 draw at Burnley

Christian Benteke has scored twice and Crystal Palace has extended its unbeaten streak to seven games in the Premier League in an entertaining 3-3 draw at Burnley

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Ready for Saturday Mee is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Brentford.

Impact Mee returns after missing the previous two matches due to a positive COVID-19 test. The defender starts in the center of Burnley's back line for their Premier League clash with Brentford.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Mee (COVID-19) is in doubt for Saturday's matchup with Southampton.

Impact Mee has missed the club's previous two contests after testing positive for COVID-19. Including a mid-week matchup with Tottenham, the club will be playing three games between this Saturday and the next, which likely will factor into whether to put Mee back into the starting XI versus Southampton. In his six appearances this year, all starts, Mee recorded one goal on seven shots (one on target), 20 clearances and nine interceptions.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Mee tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Saturday's trip to Manchester City.

Impact Mee dealt with a minor injury before the break and now he's tested positive for COVID-19, keeping him out back-to-back matches. Burnley held things down with Nathan Collins last match, but that was against Norwich, a much different opponent than Saturday against Man City.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Norwich Mee suffered an injury in training and is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Norwich.

Impact It's a late injury for Mee, forcing him out of the squad in a winnable home match Saturday. The hope is that he can recover over the break and if not, Nathan Collins will be the guy on the back line next to James Tarkowski.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Everton goal rush stuns Burnley 3-1 in EPL

Everton has produced a remarkable comeback with three goals inside seven minutes to beat Burnley 3-1 in the English Premier League

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores goal in loss Mee scored a goal on two shots (one on target) in Monday's 3-1 defeat to Everton.

Impact Mee opened the scoring in the 53rd minute of Monday's contest before the Toffees responded with a flourish of goals. Considering the defender has never scored more than two goals in a season for Burnley, fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on him producing with any consistency moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven clearances in draw Mee took one off-target shot, created one chance, made one interception, seven clearances and one block and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Leeds.

Impact Mee led his side in clearances as they were carrying the clean sheet until late in the game, but they allowed the equalizer in the 86th minute and settled for one point at home. The centerback also received his first yellow card of the season. He will now face another tough matchup at Everton on Sep 13.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two blocks during loss Mee made three tackles (won one), two clearances and two blocks during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Mee played the full 90 next to James Tarkowski once again but was unable to keep Liverpool out of the net. He's a solid source of defensive stats but needs the clean sheet to be super productive typically. Expect him back in the lineup against Leeds on Sunday.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE