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WILSON x FRASER (reunited) 
The #FPL 18/19 favourites are back in the Premier League and have joined forces with my boys Newcastle
Here's a deeper look into the players as FPL assets for your teams and what they offer Newcastle in attack (a thread)
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appreciated!
The #FPL 18/19 favourites are back in the Premier League and have joined forces with my boys Newcastle
Here's a deeper look into the players as FPL assets for your teams and what they offer Newcastle in attack (a thread)
/ appreciated!
Player stats 
18/19 was a standout season with a total 21 goals & 26 assists between them. Wilson & Fraser (W&F) combined for 12 of these goals, thus creating the classic FPL phrase:
GOAL - WILSON
ASSIST - FRASER
18/19 was a standout season with a total 21 goals & 26 assists between them. Wilson & Fraser (W&F) combined for 12 of these goals, thus creating the classic FPL phrase:
GOAL - WILSON
ASSIST - FRASER
Player stats
19/20 saw a drop off in performances of both players and in Fraser's case he clearly wasn't in the right headspace.
However, Fraser was still able to produce more crosses & final 3rd passes/game & Wilson registered 14 GC, more than any NUFC player last year
19/20 saw a drop off in performances of both players and in Fraser's case he clearly wasn't in the right headspace.
However, Fraser was still able to produce more crosses & final 3rd passes/game & Wilson registered 14 GC, more than any NUFC player last year
Playing for Newcastle
W&F are a big boost to the Magpies attack with the team heavily reliant on Almiron/ASM to create chances.
Shelvey finished the season as top scorer with six
and the squad was in for goals/assists to be added, which i expect W&F to bring 
W&F are a big boost to the Magpies attack with the team heavily reliant on Almiron/ASM to create chances.
Shelvey finished the season as top scorer with six
and the squad was in for goals/assists to be added, which i expect W&F to bring
Formation
Bruce was always keen to step out of Rafa's shadow and an eventual transition to 4231 was part of his plans.
However with the lack of attacking options, 541 was the go to formation to secure safety and this was slowly phased out post lockdown moving to 4231.
Bruce was always keen to step out of Rafa's shadow and an eventual transition to 4231 was part of his plans.
However with the lack of attacking options, 541 was the go to formation to secure safety and this was slowly phased out post lockdown moving to 4231.
Formation
I expect Wilson will be involved from GW1 with Fraser a doubt due to match fitness. Now playing 4231, ASM should shift to the right with Fraser slotting into his preferred LW position.
Wilson has been given assurance that he is 1st choice for Bruce.
I expect Wilson will be involved from GW1 with Fraser a doubt due to match fitness. Now playing 4231, ASM should shift to the right with Fraser slotting into his preferred LW position.
Wilson has been given assurance that he is 1st choice for Bruce.
A new attack
W&F will reduce the burden of attack for Almiron/ASM and i expect the latter to be the beneficiaries.
Fraser's creativity should allow them to make more runs into box and pose a far greater goal threat as a whole particularly against teams outside the top 6.
W&F will reduce the burden of attack for Almiron/ASM and i expect the latter to be the beneficiaries.
Fraser's creativity should allow them to make more runs into box and pose a far greater goal threat as a whole particularly against teams outside the top 6.
Fixtures
I'd say it's a fairly mixed start but i particularly like the first 3 fixtures.
WHU (A) - Wilson has scored 7 goals in his last 8 apps
BRI (H) - Good fixture on paper
TOT (H) - prior to this Spurs play Tuesday & Thursday and should be fatigued
Credit - @FFH_HQ
I'd say it's a fairly mixed start but i particularly like the first 3 fixtures.
WHU (A) - Wilson has scored 7 goals in his last 8 apps
BRI (H) - Good fixture on paper
TOT (H) - prior to this Spurs play Tuesday & Thursday and should be fatigued
Credit - @FFH_HQ
Fixtures
For those looking more long term, Newcastle only face 3 of the tradition top 6 in first 14 GWs
TOT (A) GW3, MUN (H) GW5 & CHE (H) GW9
This run also includes fixtures against BRI (H), CRY (A), AVL (A), WBA (H), LEE (A) & FUL (H)
A very favourable run imo!
For those looking more long term, Newcastle only face 3 of the tradition top 6 in first 14 GWs
TOT (A) GW3, MUN (H) GW5 & CHE (H) GW9
This run also includes fixtures against BRI (H), CRY (A), AVL (A), WBA (H), LEE (A) & FUL (H)
A very favourable run imo!
W&F as FPL assets
Priced at 6.5m & 6.0m respectively, W&F offer good value in their price range.
Wilson should be on penalties and Fraser will likely share set piece duties with Shelvey.
I personally will be starting with Wilson in my FPL team!
Priced at 6.5m & 6.0m respectively, W&F offer good value in their price range.
Wilson should be on penalties and Fraser will likely share set piece duties with Shelvey.
I personally will be starting with Wilson in my FPL team!
Final comments
If they can replicate their form in 18/19 they will brilliant budget options for your FPL teams.
I think both players suit the play-style of team and are relishing a new challenge
Should you pick them for your FPL team?
Thanks for reading!
#FPL
If they can replicate their form in 18/19 they will brilliant budget options for your FPL teams.
I think both players suit the play-style of team and are relishing a new challenge
Should you pick them for your FPL team?
Thanks for reading!
#FPL
