Bournemouth’s Ryan Fraser and Callum Wilson continue their fine starts

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Bournemouth have won their first two Premier League games, with Ryan Fraser and Callum Wilson particularly impressing.

AFC Bournemouth came from behind to beat West Ham United 2-1 at the London Stadium on Saturday, giving Eddie Howe’s side their second successive win in the Premier League.

Despite Marko Arnautovic’s first half penalty, goals from Callum Wilson and Steve Cook ensured the points went back to Dorset in a victory that’ll leave fans of the Cherries delighted.

Wilson’s goal was sublime. Picking the ball up just inside the West Ham half, he evaded up to five defenders before advancing on the goalkeeper and slotting home.

The 26-year-old got off the mark last weekend against Cardiff City and, despite missing a penalty in that game, has enjoyed a strong start to the season.

Much the same can be said about Ryan Fraser, too, after the winger recorded his first assist of the season and looked lively throughout. The Scottish international has really caught the eye in both of Bournemouth’s victories, and he and Wilson will be vital to the south coast side this season.

The 24-year-old winger has pace to burn, and his low centre of gravity allows him to take on opponents with considerable ease. Fraser is racking up quite a few assists as well as goals – a total of nine assists and nine goals in 56 Premier League appearances.

Fraser joined Bournemouth from Aberdeen in 2013 and is quickly establishing himself as an automatic choice in the wake of Junior Stanislas’ spell on the sidelines. The 5’4″ man has the determination and passion to make a name for himself and that will bode well with Howe as he continues to fine-tune Fraser.

Wilson made the move to Dean Court from Coventry City in 2014, going on to record 21 Premier League goals since Bournemouth won promotion in 2015. Although his top-flight adventure has been hindered by two serious injuries, expect Wilson to notch between 10-15 goals this season with Fraser often acting as the architect.