Premier division: 10 things to look out for this matchday
1. Garnacho and Walker set for a new battle
A Mancunian rematch might be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and showcased his talents versus Wolverhampton prior to the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace with a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right prior to chipping a delivery toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the pace with which situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? During the youngster netted for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to stopping Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete transfer speculation focus due to a alleged £65m escape clause for a possible winter exit, the media preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's average tier. This is understandable for a wide player who has a half-dozen strikes and three assists and is delightful to watch. However, his side occupy an tricky situation, having undergone a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who enter on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down 7-1 combined over their past two matches after an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa but facing a defensive unit lacking a shutout for months could be the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm
Danny Welbeck a surprise choice for the national team
It seemed intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the fixture pause although the Brighton striker reaches 35 next week. “Even without being familiar with him, I understand what he can offer me,” commented the England boss. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very traditional centre-forward role.” Earning the last of his 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be in the squad to the World Cup provided he can maintain his scoring performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim additional strikes than any other English footballer in England's top division this term on six and is keen to boost that total when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The full-back required as creator and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a degree of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his former side last year following five challenging years with Spurs, is now a regular starter, operating on the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man in the last term, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who registered 10 assists last time round. Fulham's upcoming four matches feature three among the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine scores in the Premier League so far. A threat emerges for a side that have built a reputation for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The occasion for Isak to produce for Liverpool
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they succumbed to their seventh loss in ten matches. The manager's side require a sustained recovery to enter the championship chase from their current spot, plus a dramatic improvement in form, and the possibility arises with seven of their next 10 Premier League matches against teams at the moment in the bottom half of the table. The risk is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a loss at Anfield on the champions the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance when facing direct play and fast breaks that will be under scrutiny. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The £125m striker has not featured in domestic action in a month having sustained a groin problem while his second consecutive start in quick succession in the Champions League win in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute in Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card on Tuesday could have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
