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Squawka, from three weeks ago, on how Fraser would fit at Arsenal and what qualities he would bring.
...what exactly would the pint-sized winger have to offer for Emery? A workaholic wide man, Fraser not only possesses a refined end product as well as virtuosic dribbling skills, but also a tenacity and dogged approach that is a manager’s dream.
Not averse to tracking back, Fraser is happy to do the dirty work and fight for the team; but with a low centre of gravity and innate technical qualities, he offers much more of a threat in the final third than in his own half.
In fact, such is his natural propensity to take on players, former Aberdeen manager Craig Brown previously expressed his concern that opposition players were targeting the winger with some rough and over-the-top challenges during his time at Pittodrie Stadium. And that statement rings true this season as only seven players have won more fouls in the Premier League than Fraser (64).
To put into perspective just how influential Fraser has been for Bournemouth this season; he has created more big chances for his teammates than any player in the Premier League (25), nine ahead of second-placed Eden Hazard and 10 ahead of Mohamed Salah.
He has also created the third-most chances (81), as well as registering the third-most successful crosses and corners combined (65), showing just how invaluable he is from a dead-ball scenario as well as from the byline.
With that raw ability to unlock doors and whip in dangerous crosses into the corridor of uncertainty, the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette would flourish under such service.
Compare Arsenal’s top creators with Fraser and there could be some signs for concern for Emery: Fraser has created a massive 81 chances in the league; Mesut Özil leads the way for Arsenal with 42, despite playing under 50% of all available minutes. And so, with Emery seemingly unwilling to trust his chief creator – despite a recent resurgence – Fraser could offer the necessary skillset to bring a more consistent outlook to Arsenal’s attack.
Looking at chances created per 90, and Fraser just edges Özil at 2.44 to 2.29, showing the Scottish marvel has the capacity to keep speed with the league’s best creative outlets.
...what exactly would the pint-sized winger have to offer for Emery? A workaholic wide man, Fraser not only possesses a refined end product as well as virtuosic dribbling skills, but also a tenacity and dogged approach that is a manager’s dream.
Not averse to tracking back, Fraser is happy to do the dirty work and fight for the team; but with a low centre of gravity and innate technical qualities, he offers much more of a threat in the final third than in his own half.
In fact, such is his natural propensity to take on players, former Aberdeen manager Craig Brown previously expressed his concern that opposition players were targeting the winger with some rough and over-the-top challenges during his time at Pittodrie Stadium. And that statement rings true this season as only seven players have won more fouls in the Premier League than Fraser (64).
To put into perspective just how influential Fraser has been for Bournemouth this season; he has created more big chances for his teammates than any player in the Premier League (25), nine ahead of second-placed Eden Hazard and 10 ahead of Mohamed Salah.
He has also created the third-most chances (81), as well as registering the third-most successful crosses and corners combined (65), showing just how invaluable he is from a dead-ball scenario as well as from the byline.
With that raw ability to unlock doors and whip in dangerous crosses into the corridor of uncertainty, the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette would flourish under such service.
Compare Arsenal’s top creators with Fraser and there could be some signs for concern for Emery: Fraser has created a massive 81 chances in the league; Mesut Özil leads the way for Arsenal with 42, despite playing under 50% of all available minutes. And so, with Emery seemingly unwilling to trust his chief creator – despite a recent resurgence – Fraser could offer the necessary skillset to bring a more consistent outlook to Arsenal’s attack.
Looking at chances created per 90, and Fraser just edges Özil at 2.44 to 2.29, showing the Scottish marvel has the capacity to keep speed with the league’s best creative outlets.
