Premier division: ten key points to look out for this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker set for a new clash
Another northwest showdown might be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is adapting well with Chelsea following his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his talents in the Wolves match before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace and a perfect low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before chipping a delivery across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, replicating his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? During the Argentine netted for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to stopping Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire rumour-mill attention following a alleged £65m release clause for his possible winter exit, the media setting him up for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. That is to be expected for a winger who has six finishes and three setups and is delightful to watch. Still, his side occupy an difficult situation, having undergone a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one over two games over their last two games after an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss to Aston Villa yet taking on a defensive unit lacking a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season could be the perfect tonic.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Danny Welbeck an outside shout for the Three Lions
It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the international break although the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Despite not knowing him, I am aware what he can provide,” stated the England coach. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a very traditional No 9 position.” Having won the last of his 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be in the squad to the World Cup if he manages to sustain his goalscoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker has a greater tally over every other English performer in the top flight this season having six and remains anxious to increase that total as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as creator and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a degree of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The 25-year-old, who returned to his boyhood club recently after five tough years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left flank due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he's also their leading marksman this season as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also having to step up in a creative role replacing Robinson, who supplied 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four matches feature three among the best five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine goals this season to date. A threat emerges for a team that have earned a reputation for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The occasion for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they lost to loss number seven in 10 games. The manager's team require a sustained recovery to enter the championship chase from this position, as well as a dramatic boost in performance, and opportunity emerges with seven of their next 10 league games facing teams presently in the bottom ten in the standings. The danger is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a defeat on their own turf on the champions in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing versus direct play and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has been absent in domestic action in a month having sustained a muscle issue while his second consecutive start in four days in Europe win at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned from the bench in the Swedish reverse to Switzerland but missed the subsequent meaningless match against Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A booking during the game would have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
