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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. Coaly
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Barnes or Wilson?

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Wilson

    2. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Wilson

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

      Wilson

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

    Boruc
    Rice TAA Robertson
    Fanderson Salah Almiron
    Vardy

    Currently have 8 GW31 players and 1FT - which is the best option?

    a) Haz & Wilson (-4)
    b) Haz & Hig (-4)
    c) Haz, Hig & Wilson (-8)

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

      A

  3. Viper
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Bednarek & WB - > Ake & Rice (-4) look good?

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      dont love it. how many r u fielding

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        10 with a (-4), 11 with a (- 8)

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 19 days ago

          whos ur 33 transfer gonna be

    2. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Uninspiring but I guess it's fine if it gives you 10/11. Assuming you have invested in Pogba/Jimenez and don't want to get rid of either?

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Yep, pretty much

  4. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    So.... The pool

    A) 2 defenders & Salah/Mane
    B) 1 defender with Salah & Mane
    C) Defender Mid & Bobby

    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      B

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      I'd go Robertson, Mane & Salah.

      I have Alisson, Robertson & Salah

    3. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      B

    4. BigBillyBass
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      I’d do Mane, Salah and Bobby. Can see them winning it 4-1, and will probably concede

  5. the german
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Schmeichel
    Robno taa diop bednarek*
    Hazrd mane maddison
    Rondon king higuain
    Hutton-sterling-pogba-AWB

    Clyne should play now, right? Bednarek to clyne to field 11 players?

  6. AFC49
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Sterling to Hazard for -4?

    1. the german
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Yes

  7. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Just dropped 7k positions to 16k. Was leading my ML but now trailing by 12.

    6 red arrows now. Should I take a -4 this GW and do the following. Kun & Pogba > Vardy & Mane? Using FH32.

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      cant really go wrong unless fortune tied up in those players. even then...

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

        Pogba around 0.8.

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 19 days ago

          not nice but id still do it i think, if no other options

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Good moves imo

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

        Should worry about value tied up in Pogba then hey??

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 19 days ago

          Nope.
          He'll drop twice anyway imo
          Playing deep anyway with no pressing Midfielder in the team in Herrera/Lingard available. Might just get away ignoring him in 32 too 😉

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

      Yes

  8. Viper
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Is there any way back from here?

    Opponent: 124 points ahead (TC & free hit used)

    Me: All chips left

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Depends on the next 2 GWs.

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        I lost 30 points to him this week kind of unexpectedly, that was the real killer

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      depends also on how theyre set up for 31/33 vs how u are

    3. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      I was 86 points behind my ML leader 2 weeks ago. Now just 1 point behind. Anything is possible but you ofc need a bit of luck and might have to take some differential risks at times.

    4. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Your picks count, not chips. 20 point swings per week are normal, and you're well within reach with doubles and blanks to go.

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

    I’m really struggling here, 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

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

    Sterling going up in price tonight or will he just miss out?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      How important is it?

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

        Life and death.. Nah was going to do Sterling to Hazard.. I can afford to wait it out even though i doubt Hazard will play midweek.

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

          hazard def wont play midweek... no need

      2. F_Ivanovic
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Probably wants to take him out for someone else rising. I'm in the same boat but not going to rush anything since I can easily afford what I want to do (Sterling > Fraser) and suspect everyone else is in the same boat

  11. NUFCAndrew
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Best mid for 5.5 max? Don’t really fancy Barnes

    1. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Brooks?

    2. the german
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Brooks,

    3. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Brooks or gudmondson?

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

      Brooks

    5. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      He'd be my pick around that budget.
      Brooks/Snoddy may do the job too

    6. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      For 31? Brooks?

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

      On nothing but eye test, McNeil looked tidy and attacking enough today. He plays 31 and 33, and I’m guessing he costs peanuts.

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        4.4 i think

        brooks still better imo

        1. Yoshioka
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 19 days ago

          Brooks definitely the obvious option - was just trying to offer a slight differential.

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

    It looks sterling & hazard both will rise tonight,m gonna do sterling to hazard waiting for 0.1 gain from sterling but have to buy hazard for 0.1 more,which case is better wait or do before price change )?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Wait till midweek matches if possible ??

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

      Yeah i think if sterping doesnt go up tonight he'll start to go down as people realise he doesnt play next week

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        They won't 😛

    3. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      It's 0.1 its not that important.

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

      Could be wrong. FFFix has Sterling +124% Hazard only +50%

      Ideally just Sterling rises tonight

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

    A move I'd absolutely love to do but seems so pointless is Alisson & Anderson - > Fabianski & Mane (-4)

    Obviously can't sell two starters though and already have three Liverpool

  14. MidTableFantasy
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Is this mental or are they wise moves?
    1) Aguero > Higuain
    2) Pogba > Fraser
    3) Rashford > Wilson

  15. Geezer
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Was TAA only rested or injured?

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

      Rested but had a muscle pain - Klopp said should be fine but one to watch

      1. Geezer
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Cheers

  16. Amey
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Morning guys,
    I have 0.3m safety blanket for getting Hazard & Vardy for outgoing player's.
    So do we think it is enough or i need to do the transfers before midweek fixture of Hazard ??

    i.e. will Hazard & Vardy rise 3 times before Thursday in your opinion ??

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

    Do you think this 10 for no hit good enough to put out next week? If not what would you take hit for?

    Boruc
    TAA Van Dijk Lascelles
    Salah (c) Hazard Brooks
    Vardy Wilson Huguain

    Steele Sterling Doherty Bednarek Gunnarson

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Good team.
      I'd be very very tempted to do Raz to Mane though

      1. Geezer
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        He already got 3 from Liverpool

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 19 days ago

          My bad

    2. Geezer
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Sterling to Maddison. If you have FH for 32 and will not loose much value on Sterling

  18. Trovsmash
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    I only want to make one of these transfers this week, for free so I can field 11.

    A. Jimi to Wilson

    B. Sterling to Hazard

    1. vityovics
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      B

  19. whosBenj
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Hazard rising tonight?

    1. Geezer
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Guess so

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

      Not according to FFFix. Caveat emptor though

  20. Mr Dave
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Thoughts on fanderson? Not in best form and hint he might be rested...any other West ham mids worth a punt?

    1. vityovics
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      i will keep him, but just because there are other more important changes to make

  21. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    How likely is city double 32?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      97%

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        Raz+Kun+B Silva Triple up 😮

  22. Olee
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Best midfield option for GW 31/33 for 5.0m or below? Was gonna go Brooks, but didnt catch is rise, so can't get mid now. Any tips appreciated 🙂

    1. vityovics
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Noble?

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

        Eeeew

  23. mrodgers91
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Probably a total noob question i know but if anyone can clarify what happens with TV when using FH? I would imagine that you get them back with the same prices and current TV as the week before but not sure

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

      Original squad rises and falls occur as normal and you don't get anything from FH players

      1. mrodgers91
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        So since im keeping jimi and doh i wont have to 'pay' their current price once the team reverts to normal? Makes sense now i think about it because that could leave a negative ITB

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

          Exactly

  24. I Have No Idea What I'…
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Used me free hit tonight to get in early before any price rises. Should I be looking to sign anyone else or good to go (assuming no midweek injuries)?

    Fabianski
    Chillwell Pereira VVD
    Mane Salah Hazard Fraser
    Wilson Arnie Vardy

    Bench: Boruc Ogbonna Kante Schindler

    £0.6m in the bank

    Thank you for any suggestions

    1. vityovics
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      g2g

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

      Would consider rice over ogbonna and playing him over one of the Leicester defs. Hudds are leagues lowest scorers, and Leicester clean sheets are thin on the ground.

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

        And goal 2 games ago and hit the post this week

    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Will Arnie start?

    4. BigBillyBass
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Ditch Arnie for Higuain/Firmino and downgrade elsewhere. Otherwise good

  25. vityovics
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    What should I do? For GW31 and 33
    Shaw-Son-Success to

    A) Vardy-Brooks-Diop (-4)
    B) Wilson-Tielemans-D.Luiz (-4)
    C) Wilson-Fraser-D.Luiz (-4)

    1. Yoshioka
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      B

  26. Fingerspitzengefühl
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Only need one more player for GW31 and it's a defender. 2.6 ITB, so can choose freely. Which one is the best for 31 & 33 combined?

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

      Already triple Pool btw

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Members area has the answer.

  27. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Thoughts on this?

    Boruc
    Robertson, TAA, Rice
    Hazard, Salah, Anderson, Masuaku
    Wilson, Vardy, Barnes
    (-12)

    Hopefully Masuaku plays otherwise I’ll have 10

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

      Hope seems overly optimistic. Maybe Anderson dropped and comes in for him 😆

  28. rainy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Hmmm...

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      Another hour 😆

      1. rainy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        😛

  29. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Pick 3:
    1.Wilson
    2.Fraser
    3.Hazard
    4.Vardy

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 19 days ago

      134

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 19 days ago

        On this atm. Ty

  30. Amey
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 19 days ago

    Fraser took some nasty tackle's last match according to Eddie Howe.
    Am I going to trust him ??
    Absolutely NOT !!
    😀