Premier division: 10 things to look out for this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho poised for a new clash
A Mancunian rematch may be on the cards when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and demonstrated his abilities against Wolves before the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right prior to dinking a ball across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, replicating his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the pace with which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the Argentine netted for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo key to ending Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire gossip column focus following a alleged £65m release clause for a potential winter exit, the gossip columns preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. That is predictable from a attacker with a half-dozen strikes plus three helpers and remains pleasurable to watch. However, his team are in an awkward situation, experiencing a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 over two games over their previous two matches following an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa however confronting a backline without a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season may prove the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker a surprise option for the Three Lions
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break even though the Brighton attacker reaches 35 next week. “Despite not having met him, I am aware what he could provide,” commented the England manager. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite traditional No 9 position.” Earning the final 42 caps in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he can continue his goal-getting exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has additional strikes than any other English performer in the Premier League this campaign on six and is anxious to increase that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
4. Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and finisher
Sessegnon's story has brought a measure of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his boyhood club last year after five challenging years in north London, has emerged as a regular starter, driving down the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he remains their top goalscorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 due to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided ten setups last season. The Cottagers' next four fixtures include three among the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine goals in the league this season. Danger looms for a side that have earned a reputation for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
5. Time for Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club
The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they succumbed to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The coach's side must have a sustained recovery to force their way into the league contest from their current spot, plus a dramatic upturn in results, and a chance presents itself as seven out of their next 10 Premier League matches versus teams at the moment in the bottom ten in the standings. The danger is clear from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a home league defeat to the title holders in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's performance versus aerial passes and quick transitions that is in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not featured in domestic action in a month following a groin injury during his second start in four days in the Champions League triumph abroad. He reappeared from the bench in the Swedish reverse against Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card during the game might have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
