Best Bournemouth FPL picks for Gameweek 9
Bournemouth beat Manchester United 3–0 at Old Trafford on 25 October. Rayan opened the scoring, Marcus Tavernier added the second and Evanilson completed the result. Bournemouth next host Leeds in GW9, a fixture worth examining rather than blindly chasing Sunday's scorers.
The key question is not “who scored last?” but which player's role makes further returns plausible at a price your squad can afford? The Sky Sports report confirms the three goals.
Tavernier vs Evanilson vs Rayan
| Player | GW8 evidence | What to check before buying | Main risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Tavernier | Scored the second goal | Set pieces, advanced touches, chance creation | A goal does not guarantee future finishing |
| Evanilson | Scored the third | Centre-forward minutes, shots inside box | Rotation or role changes around other forwards |
| Rayan | Scored opener | Starting role, shot involvement, substitution trends | One standout match may be an outlier |
This is a role-based comparison, not a claim that all three have identical FPL positions or prices. Confirm their current listings and costs in OneFPL Player Lab before transferring.
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Who has the strongest underlying case?
Evanilson is the most direct candidate if the numbers show that he remains the primary penalty-box finisher. Central forwards often depend on service but can turn sustained close-range chances into steady returns. Check whether the United goal followed repeatable movement or an exceptional opposition error.
Tavernier can make sense for managers who need a midfielder with several routes to points: shooting, crossing and dead-ball opportunities where assigned. Verify his current set-piece duties rather than assuming they are unchanged.
Rayan offers an upside route if Sunday's start is part of an established role. Compare full-game minutes and chance involvement across at least three starts. A highlight-reel goal alone is weak evidence for an urgent transfer.
Is Leeds at home enough reason to buy?
It increases the relevance of Bournemouth assets, but a single attractive fixture should not force a points hit. After Leeds, study the next three opponents and European-match workload, if any. Managers with one free transfer should prioritise replacing a non-playing starter before converting one fit attacker into another purely for GW9.
Transfer decision checklist
- Confirm the player's current FPL price and whether he fits the budget.
- Check the last three matches for starts, minutes, expected goals and role.
- Compare likely GW9 points with the player you would sell.
- Check whether a Bournemouth double-up creates excessive fixture dependence.
- Revisit team news near the 31 October deadline.
Our verdict is to shortlist all three, not automatically buy all three. Use the OneFPL Transfer Planner to test the transfer through GW11. A proven starter with repeatable chance volume should outrank the most spectacular isolated goal.
*Match source: Sky Sports. Fixture source: Premier League schedule.*
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Editorial correction — 26 October 2026: Three different routes to returns
Bournemouth beat Manchester United 3–0 in GW8, with Rayan, Tavernier and Evanilson scoring. They host Leeds in GW9. A strong comparison should distinguish each player’s FPL position, chances, team role and likelihood of starting, rather than treating the three goals as equal evidence for future returns. Check prices and penalties using current Fantasy data.