It has been a bit of a grind up front for the Cherries of late. One goal in four games is not very characteristic of Eddie Howe sides, but the creativity of the side was buzzing again in the last game against Man United, and they'll need that against Newcastle who are also in good form.
Callum Wilson leads the goalscoring chart on four goals but hasn't scored sine the West Ham game at the end of September. You could say he is due a goal and yet his record has not suddenly come to a slowdown, because he has been missing many chances. I suppose the way he walked through Watford's defence and yet ran out of room to score was the most annoying chance he had to add to his total, but Callum is always on the edge and looking for that opportunity. It will come, and he could do with a goal going into the international break.
Josh King has three goals now and will be pleased that he has scored from open play again having last done that against West Ham United. He may be disappointed to have only had the one penalty at Aston Villa to stick away, but his general play has been extremely good considering he has played on the wing and upfront. He is only five goals away from having 50 career Premier League goals, and this season he already has two assists. Bournemouth always look a powerful side with Josh King in full flow and he'll want to get on a scoring run to keep his position ahead of Dominic Solanke.
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| Ryan Fraser is stuck on one goal this season which he scored against Everton. |
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Josh King has three goals now and will be pleased that he has scored from open play again having last done that against West Ham United. He may be disappointed to have only had the one penalty at Aston Villa to stick away, but his general play has been extremely good considering he has played on the wing and upfront. He is only five goals away from having 50 career Premier League goals, and this season he already has two assists. Bournemouth always look a powerful side with Josh King in full flow and he'll want to get on a scoring run to keep his position ahead of Dominic Solanke.
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The other attacker that is critical to AFCB's balance is Ryan Fraser. I felt he was getting back to his best against Manchester United. He was getting back to do the things he does well in making early passes and shooting as soon as he saw an opportunity. He may have been critical himself of not hitting the odd volley as crisply as he'd like, but he is looking more like the player of last season which is great to see. He probably just needs to up his shot count which is a steady 11 shots from 10 appearances.
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If these three can click and Harry Wilson can put some of his magic on free kicks at Newcastle United, we could see a goal haul yet return to AFCB. The team is playing well enough if they can keep creating the chances.
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