English top flight: ten key points to look out for this matchday
1. Garnacho and Walker poised for a new encounter
A Mancunian rematch may be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle in west London after his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and displayed his skills in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended electric speed and a ideal grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto required shifting infield before lofting a delivery across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the former scored for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (all times GMT)
2. Semenyo crucial to ending Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete gossip column attention amid a alleged £65m release clause for his prospective winter exit, the media setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is understandable for a winger with six finishes plus three assists who is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his side are in an tricky position, experiencing a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate over their past two fixtures after an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss to Aston Villa yet taking on a defensive unit that hasn't kept a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season might be the best remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
3. Welbeck a surprise option for the national team
It seemed interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the international break although the Brighton striker reaches 35 next week. “Without even having met him, I understand what he is able to give me,” said the England manager. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox centre-forward position.” Earning the last of his 42 England games several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck could be in the squad to the World Cup if he can maintain his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker has a greater tally compared to any English footballer in the Premier League this campaign with six and will be eager to boost that total as Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon crucial as creator and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided some comfort to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The left-sided player, who returned to his youth team last year after five challenging years in north London, has emerged as a consistent pick, driving down the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he remains their leading marksman in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man last season, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four games include three of the top five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine goals in the Premier League this season. Danger looms for a team that have earned a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm
5. Time for The striker to produce for the Merseyside club
The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's squad need a sustained recovery to force their way into the league contest from their current spot, plus a major improvement in form, and opportunity emerges with seven from their upcoming ten Premier League matches facing clubs currently in the lower half in the standings. The threat is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a defeat on their own turf on the champions last season, however it's not just Liverpool's performance versus long balls and fast breaks that is in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The big-money forward has not played in domestic action over four weeks following a groin problem during his second consecutive start in four days in Europe victory abroad. Isak returned from the bench in the Swedish defeat by Switzerland but sat out the subsequent inconsequential game against Slovenia to secure his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution during the game could have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
