Best players in the Premier League outside the top 6 teams - Ranking the top 10

(L-R) Wilfried Zaha, Raul Jimenez, Richarlison
(L-R) Wilfried Zaha, Raul Jimenez, Richarlison

#9 Ryan Fraser

AFC Bournemouth v Huddersfield Town - Premier League
AFC Bournemouth v Huddersfield Town - Premier League

Ryan Fraser joined Bournemouth back in 2013 when he was 19 years old from Aberdeen. he was loaned out to Ipswich a couple of years later, where he made a name for himself, but still wasn't quite good enough for the Cherries first team.

However, by the middle of last season, Fraser showcased great speed, dribbling, and shooting which forced Eddie Howe to give him more chances in the first team.

But it has been this season where Fraser has truly shone, scoring 6 goals and registering 10 assists in 32 matches for Bournemouth. He has been involved in almost every game that the side has played in the Premier League, indicating just how important he is to them now.

While he can sometimes be utilised out on the right wing, his main position is on the left, to accommodate for his tendency to turn inside a defender and shoot with his right - which works more often than not. But clearly, his main strength is knocking the ball to his teammates stationed in the box to score, as reflected in the number of assists he's earned this season.

Bournemouth have a job on their hands this summer, though, with reported interest from Arsenal in the 25-year-old. They may struggle to hang on to him if the Gunners do place a bid, because it'd be a huge step up for the Scot and could see him head onto bigger things - like Champions League football.

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