Premier League: ten key points to look out for this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker poised for a new clash
A Manchester reunion could be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle with Chelsea after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and displayed his skills in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right before dinking a cross across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of how quickly circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? During the Argentine found the net for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
The winger crucial to stopping Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire rumour-mill attention amid a reported £65m buyout clause for a possible winter exit, the gossip columns setting him up for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is predictable from a wide player who has a half-dozen strikes and three helpers and is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his side occupy an tricky situation, experiencing a form flip: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate in their previous two games after an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa yet confronting a backline lacking a shutout in the league since the start of the season could be the best remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The striker an outside choice for the national team
It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break even though the Brighton striker turns 35 in the coming days. “Without even being familiar with him, I know what he can give me,” said the England boss. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite traditional striker position.” Gaining the final 42 England games back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup if he is able to sustain his scoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim more goals over every other English player in the Premier League this season on six and remains anxious to increase that total when Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm
The full-back crucial as creator and goalscorer
Sessegnon's story has provided a degree of warmth to Fulham's uneven start. The 25-year-old, who came back to his boyhood club recently following five tough years at Tottenham, is now a first-team fixture, operating on the left with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he is their joint-top scorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker last season, has bagged a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also having to step up as a creator replacing Robinson, who registered ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four games include three from the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine scores in the league this season. Danger looms for the club that have earned a reputation for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
5. Time for Isak to perform for the Merseyside club
The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they fell to loss number seven in 10 games. Arne Slot's team need a prolonged upturn to force their way into the league contest from here, along with a major boost in performance, and a chance arises as seven out of their next 10 league games versus sides presently in the bottom ten of the table. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a home league defeat on the champions in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display against long balls and counterattacks that is under the spotlight. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not played at club level over four weeks after picking up a groin injury while his second consecutive start in four days in Europe win in Germany. He reappeared off the bench in Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's dead rubber with Slovenia to secure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A caution during the game could have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
