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GW3 Ones to watch: Ryan Fraser

By The Scout 22 Aug 2018
Ryan Fraser, AFC Bournemouth

The Scout says overlooked AFC Bournemouth midfielder can offer great value

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The Scout is tipping five players to produce big points in Gameweek 3 of Fantasy Premier League.

Ryan Fraser (£5.5m)

The AFC Bournemouth winger has produced attacking points in both of the first two Gameweeks.

Fraser followed up a goal in the 2-0 win over Cardiff City with an assist against West Ham United on Saturday.

That early consistency has placed him high in the FPL standings.

Strong start

Only four midfielders have scored more than Fraser's total of 17 points.

A Gameweek 3 visit from Everton could bring more of the same. The Scot scored both goals in the corresponding fixture last season.

Everton are also yet to keep a clean sheet under new manager Marco Silva, while they shipped two goals in their first away fixture at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Low ownership

Despite his excellent start, Fraser is found in just 4.1 per cent of squads.

Fantasy managers have instead looked to his team-mate Callum Wilson (£6.1m), who is owned by 10.6 per cent. 

But the statistics suggest Fraser has raised his game.

Improving stats

His minutes per key pass is currently at 36, compared with 47.8 last season.

No player has created more than his three big chances, where the player receiving the pass is expected to score.

Increased goal threat

Fraser's set-piece duties add to his creative potential. He has taken seven of his side's 11 corners.

His goal threat is also on the rise, with his minutes per shot improving to 60 from last season's mark of 67.

AFC Bournemouth follow the Everton fixture with a trip to Chelsea in Gameweek 4.

But they then have a run of six matches scoring no more than three in the Fixture Difficulty Ranking (FDR).

AFC Bournemouth's next eight fixtures
GW Opp FDR
3 EVE (H) 2
4 CHE (A) 4
5 LEI (H) 3
6 BUR (A) 3
7 CRY (H) 2
8 WAT (A) 3
9 SOU (H) 2
10 FUL (A) 2

Fraser looks well placed to prosper, boosting his claim to be the go-to budget midfielder for the early part of the season and, potentially, beyond.

Also in this series

Part 1: GW3 Ones to watch: Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Part 3: GW3 Ones to watch: Alexander-Arnold
Part 4: GW3 Ones to watch: David Silva
Part 5: GW3 Ones to watch: Danny Ings

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