Top 5 most underrated players in the Premier League

Bournemouth's Nathan Ake in action against Watford earlier this month
Bournemouth's Nathan Ake in action against Watford earlier this month

#1 Ryan Fraser (AFC Bournemouth)

Fraser has continued to develop his involvement in the final third this term and is flourishing
Fraser has continued to develop his involvement in the final third this term and is flourishing

People should be more excited about the fact that Bournemouth are serious challengers to the likes of Everton, Leicester and West Ham for 7th place - or best of the rest.

Burnley's surprise campaign last term certainly overshadowed the Cherries, though Eddie Howe has gradually developed a side who are now well beyond the plucky underdog tag which they entered the division with a few years back.

The remarkable thing is that Howe's side consists of players bought in for cheap fees from elsewhere, who have developed over a few seasons into real talents. Ryan Fraser is a better example of this than even Callum Wilson - a league-high nine assists combined with five goals proves he's legitimately one of the league's most exciting attackers.

Rapid, direct and much stronger than his 5ft 4in frame would suggest, Fraser is a player who should be interesting the bigger sides much more than he currently is. For now though, Howe and his coaching staff will be ecstatic at the way his impressive form continues to slip under the radar.

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