Premier division: 10 things to look out for this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho set for a new battle
A Mancunian rematch might be on the cards when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from Manchester United and showcased his abilities against Wolves before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a ideal grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield before dinking a delivery across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, replicating his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United in their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column attention due to a reported £65m escape clause for a possible January departure, the gossip columns preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is understandable for a wide player with a half-dozen strikes plus three setups and is joyous to watch. However, his team occupy an tricky spot, experiencing a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have lost 7-1 combined in their previous two fixtures after an impressive beginning to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss by Aston Villa yet facing a defensive unit lacking a clean sheet for months may prove the best tonic.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a left-field option for England
It proved notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the fixture pause even though the Brighton forward reaches 35 in the coming days. “Even without having met him, I know what he is able to provide,” stated the England coach. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional centre-forward role.” Earning the last of his 42 caps several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup if he manages to sustain his scoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals compared to any English footballer in the Premier League this term on six and remains eager to increase that total when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The full-back required as creator and scorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a degree of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent start. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his youth team last year after five challenging years with Spurs, has become a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left side with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he remains their leading marksman in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided 10 assists last season. The Cottagers' following four matches take in three among the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine goals in the league to date. A threat emerges for a team that have developed a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The occasion for The striker to perform for the Reds
The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they fell to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's squad must have a sustained recovery to enter the title race from their current spot, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity arises with seven from their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures facing clubs at the moment in the lower half in the league. The risk is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a home league defeat to the title holders last season, however it's not just Liverpool's display versus long balls and fast breaks that will be under the spotlight. It is time that Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has not featured in domestic action in a month after picking up a groin injury during his second appearance in the lineup in four days in continental competition victory in Germany. He reappeared off the bench during Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but sat out the subsequent meaningless match versus Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A caution during the game would have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
