New comparison after Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland. Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson have now been directly involved in seven of Bournemouth's nine league goals. Evanilson assisted Tavernier, then scored himself, taking his assist total to four — joint-top in the Premier League.
The short answer
Evanilson is the safer Bournemouth route. Tavernier is the more flexible midfield differential.
Current lean:
Evanilson
Best for managers needing a forward.
Tavernier
Best for managers needing a low-owned midfielder.
Neither is an automatic buy before Manchester United away.
The official Premier League review highlights that the pair have contributed directly to seven of Bournemouth's nine league goals. (Premier League)
Evanilson: role is the biggest strength
Evanilson is the central striker.
That gives him the most direct route to:
- goals;
- assists from combinations;
- bonus;
- box touches.
Against Sunderland he:
- assisted Tavernier's opener;
- scored Bournemouth's second.
He now has four league assists, joint-top with Groß and Declan Rice. (Premier League)
That is notable because his FPL case is not only goals.
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Tavernier: why the opener stat matters
Tavernier scored again to open the scoring.
The Premier League notes that 14 of his 22 career league goals have been match openers, the highest proportion among players with 20+ goals. (Premier League)
That suggests repeated involvement in Bournemouth's early attacking plan.
As a midfielder, Tavernier also receives:
- five points per goal;
- clean-sheet point;
- potential set pieces.
That can compensate for Evanilson's central striker role.
Bournemouth's team context
Marco Rose earned his first league win with the 2-0 victory.
That matters because a managerial change can create unstable roles.
The more Bournemouth settle on:
- Evanilson central;
- Tavernier advanced;
- repeatable attacking combinations;
the easier both become to own.
One result is positive evidence, not a complete tactical sample.
GW8: Manchester United away
Bournemouth travel to Old Trafford.
United have one win in seven league matches.
That makes the fixture more playable than the badge suggests.
But Bournemouth also have European commitments around the league schedule.
Managers must check:
- Thursday minutes;
- injuries;
- rotation;
- whether Tavernier/Evanilson are rested.
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GW9–GW10 improve
After United, Bournemouth have:
- Leeds at home;
- Ipswich away.
That is why the comparison is useful for more than GW8.
A buyer can accept a mixed Old Trafford fixture if the next two remain attractive.
Evanilson vs Tavernier by category
| Category | Evanilson | Tavernier |
|---|---|---|
| Position | FWD | MID |
| Central goal role | Stronger | Lower |
| Assist evidence | Excellent | Good |
| Midfielder goal scoring | No | Yes |
| Set pieces | Less central | Potential route |
| Rotation risk | Europe | Europe |
| Best use | Third forward | Fourth/fifth mid |
Which one has the better ceiling?
Evanilson's central role gives him the clearer two-goal path.
Tavernier can match that through:
- midfielder goal scoring;
- assists;
- bonus;
- possible set pieces.
The answer therefore depends on price and your open position.
Evanilson vs DCL
Evanilson
- goal + assist vs Sunderland;
- four assists;
- Bournemouth attack improving;
- Europe risk.
DCL
- four league goals;
- no European club workload;
- established focal point;
- Sunderland away next.
For pure minutes security: DCL.
For Bournemouth's next three fixtures: Evanilson becomes very interesting.
Tavernier vs Mbeumo
Tavernier
- lower ownership;
- Bournemouth creative route;
- cheaper price area;
- European workload.
Mbeumo
- four league goals;
- stronger current finishing;
- Man Utd home vs Bournemouth;
- more established FPL demand.
Mbeumo is safer.
Tavernier is the differential.
Should you own both Tavernier and Evanilson?
Usually no.
Bournemouth have only nine league goals.
Owning two means heavy concentration on a modest attack.
A double-up can work when:
- fixtures become very good;
- both roles stay secure;
- prices are cheap enough.
For most squads, choose one.
Buy, hold or wait
Evanilson
BUYABLE / HOLD.
Tavernier
WATCH / differential BUY.
Early GW8 transfer
Wait for European minutes if possible.
What would strengthen the picks?
- Both rested or managed in Europe.
- Same roles at Old Trafford.
- Continued chance involvement.
- Bournemouth build on the Sunderland win.
What would weaken them?
- heavy European minutes;
- formation change;
- reduced centrality;
- Kluivert/other attackers taking key set pieces or minutes.
OneFPL verdict
Evanilson is the best Bournemouth FPL route for role; Tavernier is the more interesting midfield differential.
The pair being involved in seven of Bournemouth's nine league goals makes the comparison real.
The schedule after Manchester United is attractive enough to buy for several weeks, but check European minutes before moving early.
The Sunderland red card is important context
Sunderland played most of the match with 10 men after Kevin Danso was dismissed early.
That means Bournemouth's attacking output needs context.
The goal and assist still count, and the pair's season-long involvement is meaningful. But we should not project the full match dominance directly into Manchester United away.
The best transfer evidence is therefore the seven-of-nine goal involvement across the season, not only one match against reduced opposition.
Who benefits more from Bournemouth's next two good fixtures?
After Manchester United, Leeds at home and Ipswich away can reward both.
Evanilson's central role gives him the cleaner route to shots in the box.
Tavernier can benefit when Bournemouth control territory and win set pieces.
For managers planning two or three weeks ahead, the schedule makes buying one of them more reasonable than a one-week punt at Old Trafford.
FAQ
Who is the better Bournemouth FPL pick, Tavernier or Evanilson?
Evanilson has the stronger central role and now four assists, while Tavernier offers midfielder scoring and repeated opening-goal threat. Evanilson is the safer role pick; Tavernier can be the better midfield differential.
Is Evanilson a good FPL buy for Gameweek 8?
He is buyable after a goal and assist, but Manchester United away is only a mixed fixture and Bournemouth's European schedule creates a minutes check.
Is Tavernier still worth buying?
Yes as a differential if his advanced role and set pieces remain. Do not buy solely because he scored against Sunderland.