English top flight: ten key points to look out for this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker set for a fresh clash
Another northwest showdown could be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is adapting well in west London after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and demonstrated his skills versus Wolverhampton prior to the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a flawless grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right before lofting a cross to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the former found the net for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (start times GMT)
The winger vital to stopping Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire rumour-mill attention following a claimed £65m buyout clause for a possible winter exit, the tabloids setting him up for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is understandable for a wide player with six goals plus three assists who is joyous to watch. However, Bournemouth occupy an tricky situation, experiencing a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who enter on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 over two games over their last two games after an strong start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa yet facing a backline without a goalless game for months might be the perfect solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck an outside shout for England
It was interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause although the Brighton striker turns 35 in the coming days. “Without even knowing 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 quite conventional striker position.” Earning the last of his 42 caps several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup provided he is able to continue his scoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts a greater tally than any other English performer in the Premier League this term on six and is anxious to increase that tally when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
The full-back required as assist provider and scorer
Sessegnon's story has brought some positivity to Fulham's uneven start. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his youth team recently following five challenging years at Tottenham, is now a consistent pick, driving down the left due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he's also their leading marksman in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver in a creative role instead of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four matches take in three among the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine strikes in the Premier League so far. Danger looms for a side that have developed a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The occasion for The striker to perform for Liverpool
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they succumbed to their seventh loss in 10 games. The coach's side must have a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from here, plus a major improvement in form, and the possibility emerges as seven of their next 10 league games facing teams at the moment in the lower half of the table. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield on the champions last season, however it's not just Liverpool's display when facing aerial passes and quick transitions that is under the spotlight. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The expensive signing has not featured at club level in a month after picking up a groin injury during his second consecutive start over a short period in continental competition triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared from the bench in Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but sat out the subsequent inconsequential game versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup playoffs. A booking during the game could have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
