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Boost for best Bournemouth options after Wilson return

Callum Wilson‘s (£6.3m) return from injury looks set to act as a catalyst for interest in Bournemouth options ahead of Blank Gameweek 31.

The Cherries got their first Premier League away win since October on Saturday as Wilson inspired a 2-0 victory at Huddersfield.

After losing the previous nine on the road in a row, by a combined score of 28-4, Gameweek 30 proved a confidence boost for them.

“We needed it. We really felt for the supporters in that time without an away win so we’re really pleased for them. They had a long journey, left early and we rewarded them with a good clinical performance. We were good in attack and solid in defence so it’s a really good day.” – Eddie Howe

With home fixtures confirmed in both upcoming Blank Gameweeks, we’ve done further analysis on the best Bournemouth options available right now, and the impact of Wilson’s return.

Huddersfield Town 0-2 Bournemouth

Goals: Callum Wilson (£6.3m), Ryan Fraser (£6.1m)

Assists: Fraser, Wilson

No player had more shots on target than Wilson in Bournemouth’s 2-0 win at Huddersfield on Saturday afternoon. Both of his shots inside the box were accurate, with one of them handing him the first goal since his last start all the way back in Gameweek 23. The forward’s energetic display also helped him provide an assist, rounding off a complete Fantasy performance and an 11-point haul. With Newcastle coming to the Vitality Stadium in the first of the remaining two Blank Gameweeks, and Burnley after that, interest in Wilson is expected to be high.

“He’s outstanding, he has unique attributes for us with his ability to run in behind and his work ethic. He knows where the goal is and it was great to see him score, he also provided an impressive assist for Ryan in a key moment in the game with a great reverse pass. My priority is to make sure he’s fit and fine, he might be looking at the England situation but I’m pleased to see him score and play well.” – Eddie Howe

The return of Wilson also appears to have helped Ryan Fraser (£6.1m) rediscover his golden touch. At the John Smith’s Stadium, no player created more chances than Bournemouth’s diminutive left-winger. In the absence of the England international, Fraser had not registered a single attacking return since Gameweek 22. The two have now played together twice between then and Gameweek 30, and Fraser has two goals and two assists in those matches, one of each coming at Huddersfield. Those wanting to invest in the Bournemouth attack over the Blank Gameweeks with more space in midfield than among the forwards should seriously consider Fraser now that Wilson is back in the side.

“That’s a prime example of our performance, it’s a really nice passage of play – the interchange of passes (between Fraser and Wilson) were excellent to see. It’s the kind of goal we scored early in the season, the team has been hit with injuries but it’s great to see that fluency back today.” – Eddie Howe

Those looking to sign Fraser might just want to wait until the next pre-match press conference for Bournemouth though. The Scottish international was able to complete the 90 minutes in West Yorkshire but did take a few heavy hits. Meanwhile, David Brooks (£5.1m), making his second start in a row since coming back from injury, did have to be replaced by Dominic Solanke (£5.0m), but Howe believes he will be okay.

“David Brooks was fine he was just very fatigued. Ryan took a couple of nasty tackles. We hope there are no ill-effects from that.” – Eddie Howe

Josh King (£6.5m) should not be overlooked too casually as he had more goal attempts than any other player at Huddersfield on Saturday afternoon, although fewer in the box than Wilson. The Norwegian did not register any attacking returns in Gameweek 30 but has scored in three of his last four at the Vitality Stadium.

There were other boosts for Bournemouth as they had Jefferson Lerma (£4.5m) back in central midfield after serving a two-match suspension. Having him in the side in the Blank Gameweeks should help the Cherries live up to their potential against Newcastle and Burnley.

“It’s a great boost to have Jeff back. Whenever he has been missing this season we have felt that absence. He is a real physical presence for us. I think he’s been excellent. He is another player who has come into the Premier League, improved, and is learning with every game. Naturally, he plays his way and I don’t think he’s changed that. He had been unfortunate with a few of his yellow cards.” – Eddie Howe

In defence, Chris Mepham (£4.5m) appears to be growing into the side with each passing Gameweek. Despite an uncertain first start against Wolves in Gameweek 27, he has looked a lot more assured as he fills in for long-term absentee Steve Cook (£4.4m). As interest in Bournemouth defensive assets grows, the former Brentford man is one of the nailed-on options.

“It has been really good early signs for Chris. He has attacked it really well so far. Mentally he has shown real maturity and hasn’t been fazed by the occasions and the games. I have been really pleased with him and I see signs of a leader in there as well, which is a great sign for the future.” – Eddie Howe

Meanwhile, it there was an eighth start in a row for Artur Boruc (£4.0m) in the Bournemouth goal, continuing his potential for those who are playing the Free Hit in Gameweek 31. The clean sheet recorded at Huddersfield was the first on the road since Gameweek 10, but in home matches, there is plenty to encourage investment in the Bournemouth back-line. In their last four at the Vitality Stadium, the Cherries have conceded just twice.

Elsewhere in the defence, Nathan Aké (£5.0m) continues to be an ever-present although is slightly dearer. The full-back spots don’t look quite so settled. Charlie Daniels (£4.1m) has started the last two in a row, but they are the only Premier League matches in the last nine Gameweeks that he featured from the beginning. Fellow left-back Diego Rico (£4.1m) has started just once in that time. On the other flank, Nathaniel Clyne (£4.4m) started the three matches prior to Gameweek 30, but Adam Smith (£4.3m) was deployed on the right against Huddersfield. He looks unlikely to be involved against Newcastle, after coming off with a hamstring injury.

“Adam Smith said he felt his hamstring very early in the game. Looks like he might be out for a few weeks.” – Eddie Howe

Huddersfield’s credentials were dealt another blow in their defeat to Bournemouth. While the Cherries were much improved with Wilson back, it says all Fantasy managers need to know that the Terriers both blanked offensively and conceded twice at home to a side that had been so poor away from home.

Jan Siewert’s men had just two shots in Bournemouth’s penalty box all afternoon, and only one of them was on target. Meanwhile, it did not take too much from the Cherries to break Huddersfield down, who conceded 50% of the shots on target that they faced.

Huddersfield Town XI (4-3-1-2): Lössl; Durm, Schindler, Zanka, Bacuna; Mooy, Stanković, Billing (Löwe 45′); Pritchard; Mounié (Grant 61′), Kachunga (Rowe 76′).

Bournemouth XI (4-4-2): Boruc; Daniels, Aké, Mepham, A Smith (Clyne 44′); Fraser, Surman, Lerma, Brooks (Solanke 65′); King (Mousset 90+1′), Wilson.

2,183 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Pogba > Hazard -8?

    Will give me 12 players for 31 and 33 (including Lascelles and Puncheon mind)

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Who were your transfers so far?
      As a standalone it’s hard to judge

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Doherty + Jimenez > Clyne + Wilson -4 already done.

        Alisson
        Robertson Chilwell Clyne Lascelles
        Salah Brooks Puncheon Anderson
        Vardy Wilson

        Subs; Speroni Bednarek Pogba Aguero

        £5.6ITB

        1. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 19 days ago

          you´ll get 6 points only for them to start and play 60, and if FH 33, the same again. The only thing you lose is value which is not a competition in this game. Investing some money in a player that plays 2 matches is predictable points vs the idea that you will get more points because you have more money to spend.

  2. Midlands Saint73
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Anyone worse than 21 PTS?

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Ouch 😯

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Really...!??

  3. frenchfries
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Wilson or Higuain?

    Will get Hazard regardless

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Probably Wilson

    2. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      W

  4. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Regretting for the transfer I had choosen higuin + king against Vardy + Wilson !!!ouch !!! What is the best possible option for this GW ?? Should I take -8 hit for sterling + billings > hazard + brooks/gray or just do either sterling > hazard or billings > brooks for a single hit or just leave as it is. ??

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      I wouldn't take a -8 hit this gw

  5. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    3rd try at posting. Would appreciate your thoughts gents

    Got some final GW31 transfers to make. Help me decide!:

    A) Sterling, Jimi > Haz, Wilson (-4)
    B) Sterling, Pogba, Jimi > Haz, Fraser, Vardy (-8)
    C) Something else

    I’ll do FH32 and WC34 so this is essentially the moves for GW31 and 33.

    Fab
    Robbo, TAA, Luiz, Pereira
    Salah, Sterling*, Maddison
    Higuaín, Barnes, Jimi*
    (Hamer) (Pogba*, Doherty, JWP)

    Cheers

    1. CrouchDown
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      I think I would just do A

    2. frenchfries
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Any value tied up in players you want back?

      1. frenchfries
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        A

      2. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Would lose 0.5 dropping Pogba

        Others it’s minimal

    3. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      A

    4. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      A

  6. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Rice TAA Robertson
    Fanderson Almiron Salah
    Vardy
    (Guaita Ederson Doherty AWB Sterling Pog Rash Jimenez)

    Currently have 7 GW players and 2FT - which is the best option?

    a) Sterling & Rash > Haz & Wilson
    b) Ederson, Sterling & Rash > Boruc, Haz & Hig (-4)
    c) Ederson, Sterling, Rash & Jimenez > Boruc, Haz, Hig & Wilson (-8)

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      A

  7. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Ronnie O'Sullivan - Legend!

    1. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Such a legend. 1,000 up to!

      Federer is on court now too. Legends everywhere.

  8. CrouchDown
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    G2G for GW31 or should I take a hit?

    Fab

    Robbo Lascelles Rice

    Salah Mane Brooks Billing

    Wilson Vardy Higuain

    Subs: Guaita, Schindler Pogba Doherty

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Any cash itb?

      Team looks fine. You could do Doherty to someone or even Pog to Haz

  9. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Which of these look better? Currently have 8 playing and 1 FT. Thanks

    A. Jimenez + Camarasa to Wilson + Brooks
    B. Jimenez + Aguero to Wilson + Vardy
    C. Jimenez + Aguero + Anderson to Wilson + Vardy + Hazard
    D. Jimenez + Aguero + Camarasa to Wilson + Vardy + Brooks

    Fabianski
    Robertson TAA Schindler
    Salah Sterling Anderson Fraser
    Aguero Higuain Jimenez

    (Button Camarasa Doherty AWB

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      What’s your chip plan?
      I think C looks best

      1. Hits from the Bong
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Cheers. I’ll use free hit GW32, no WC left unfortunately

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 19 days ago

          So then think C for me

  10. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Which combo will score more GW31 & 33?

    A) Mane & Kepa (8 players in GW31)

    Or

    B) Wilson & Allison & Maddison (9 players in GW31)

  11. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    vadry or higuain for 31 + 33?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Vardy. Higuain only scored against Hudd and Fulham

  12. MarcusAurelius
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Need help with free hit rules.

    Iv got 2 free transfers. If I use them to do:
    Son > Bilva
    Mane > Hazard

    Then play and pick a free hit team for GW31. When my team reverts back will Bilva and Hazard be there?
    Or does playing the free hit cancel the transfers?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Cancels

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Not the second one a Mane is on fire.

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Why would you sell Mane or get Bilva?

    4. MarcusAurelius
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      I’m free hitting 31 and building a team for 32

      1. Jayv807
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        What will you do to cover all the blanks in GW33?

      2. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Wait until GW31 starts now.

    5. Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      No. any GW transfers become void once you play your FH

    6. MarcusAurelius
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      So having 2 free transfers is useless if playing FH? Wish I’d used the free transfer this week now

      1. big_cliff
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Yeah

    7. big_cliff
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      FH cancels the transfers

    8. MarcusAurelius
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Ok thanks for all replies

  13. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    What's a respectable score looking like please anyone?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      60?

      1. Champ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Okay thanks. Those monster scores are amazing

  14. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Took -4 to get this team?

    Fabs
    Trent, Pereira, Luiz, Lascelles
    Mane, Salah, Maddison, Brooks
    Vardy, Wilson

    Boruc, Aguero, Doherty, Pogba

    Who to C?

    1. Party time
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Nice team. I would say Salah but I am not sure you will want to after his recent form regardless, personally I will C him

        1. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 19 days ago

          Yes I think he is due another haul, Mane, Vardy or Wilson have potential?

      • sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        I’ll most likely go with Mane

        1. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 19 days ago

          Bottled it this week, need to be more positive!

    2. Atters
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Players in brackets blanking:
      Boruc
      TAA, Robbo, (Doherty, Valery, AWB)
      Salah, Barnes, Hayden, (Sterling, Pogba)
      King, Higuain, (Jiminez)

      2.0m in the bank
      Thinking Sterling & Valery - - Hazard & Luiz (-4).
      Any other ideas?

    3. JurgenRodgers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Best combo for 31/33

      (A) Mane/Higuian

      (B) Hazard/Firmino

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Mane + Vardy/Wilson

        1. JurgenRodgers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 19 days ago

          Got Wilson

        2. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 19 days ago

          Like that combo.

      2. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        tough one !! i d go b

      3. wolvesmad
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        A

    4. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Thoughts on what to do here with 2FTs and 0itb?

      Allison
      TAA - Bardsley (Doherty - Wanbisa - Bednarek)
      Salah - Hazard (Son - Pogba - Jota)
      Barnes (Kun - Kamara)

      Thinking Kamara/Son/Jota —> Wilson/Fraser/Maddison (-4) but worried about not owing Mane/Vardy

    5. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Gw35 is likely to be the other major DGW right? I am hoping so as I already used my WC and Bournemouth/Liverpool and a few other SGW teams will be decent enough options for using Bench Boost that week. Bournemouth has Fulham at home, Liverpool play at Cardiff.

    6. Nightf0x
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Freehitters? 343 or 352

    7. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      What are people thinking about Arnie being reinstated for this weekend for West Ham?

      1. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Too risky with Cheatarito lurking.

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 19 days ago

          this

        2. StayoutheSpiceZone
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 19 days ago

          I was just wondering if u thought he would start. I will bring him in if u do and this is the general view

          1. jtreble
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 19 days ago

            I think Arnie is 50/50 to start. It’s a very, very strange situation.

    8. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Currently only have 9 for BGW31, worth doing Pogba -> Fraser (-4)? Will FH32.

      Cheers

      1. Champ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        If you're chasing possibly

      2. wolvesmad
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        You are only taking a minus 2 if Fraser does nothing.

    9. Bojan Horsemack
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      What's the latest on any more rearranged fixtures for GW32?

    10. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      If you could only have 2 for the blanks, who would you opt for:

      A. Higuain
      B. Vardy
      C. Wilson

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        BC

      2. sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        B and C for me.

      3. Champ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Bc

      4. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        BC

      5. big_cliff
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        B n C

    11. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Right. 8 point hit taken and transfers hopefully done barring injuries. Will go with 10 fielded yet pretty confident in my team. This all sounds like it could end in tears.

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Probably A low scoring game week

        1. sminkypinky
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 19 days ago

          Hope not. Hits will be costly if it is. Well, my hits will since I took them on attacking players.

      2. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        haha good luck !

      3. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Good luck

        1. sminkypinky
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 19 days ago

          Cheers all!
          Fab
          Robbo Luiz
          Haz Mane Salah Hayden
          Wilson Vardy Barnes

          What’s not to like? 😎

      4. JurgenRodgers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Taking a -8 myself

        Pogba/Kun Jimenez out

        Mane/Higuian Wilson in

        1. sminkypinky
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 19 days ago

          Sounds good mate.

    12. TAT
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Early transfer thoughts:
      Salah/Sterling/Jiménez > Mané (C)/Hazard/Wilson (-8)?

      Would leave me with:
      Alisson
      Robbo - Pereira - Balbuena
      Mané - Hazard - Felipe Anderson - Puncheon
      Vardy - Rondón - Wilson

    13. PastaFasul
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Interesting GW 30 statistic:
      No defenders or goalkeepers hit double figures this round.
      Not sure if that has happened this FPL season.

      1. PastaFasul
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Highest owned defender who scored over 5pts this GW was Ake at 5.6 % overall ownership.

    14. pol
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      current team for GW31

      Robertson TAA
      Salah madisson Fanderson Kante
      Vardy

      Transfers planned : Pogba + Rashford > Hazard + Wilson for -8

      Would you take an additional -4 to do dunk > Ake?

    15. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Thoughts please. 2FT. Will be free hitting GW32 and wildcard GW34.

      Fab, 4.0
      Robbo, Luiz, Pereira, Digne, Bennet*
      Salah,Rich,Sterling*,Pogba*,4.5*
      Vardy, Jimenez*, Rashford*

      Which do you prefer:

      A) Rashford, Sterling, Pogba - > Mane, Hazard & Wilson (-4) [gives me 11 players]

      B) Rashford, Sterling -> Mane, Higuain [gives me 10 players]

      Any better ideas?

    16. Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Is anything worth a minus 4?

      Alison
      Lascelles Maguire
      Salah Hazard Anderson Brooks
      Rondon Wilson

      Hamer Lukaku Doherty Bennett Kola pogba

    17. arkom
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      -- Lloris / Speroni --
      Robertson / Pereira / Azpi -- Doherty / AWB --
      Salah / Mane / Richarlison / Brooks -- Pogba --
      Barnes -- Jimenez / Aguero --

      1 FT
      0,1 £ ITB

      Preparing for blanks.. What to do next?

      A) Speroni & Jimmy --> Boruc & Wilson (-4)
      B) Lloris, Pogba & Doherty --> Boruc, Hazard & 4,4£ def (-8)
      C) Aguero, Pogba & Speroni --> Vardy/Wilson, Hazard & Boruc (-8)
      D) Other?