Premier division: ten key points to look out for this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker ready for a fresh encounter
A Manchester reunion might be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is finding his feet in west London after his summer move from Old Trafford and showcased his skills against Wolves before the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside before lofting a cross to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? When the youngster found the net for United during their cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to stopping Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire transfer speculation attention due to a alleged £65m escape clause for a potential winter exit, the gossip columns setting him up for promotion from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable for a attacker with six finishes plus three setups and remains pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth find themselves in an difficult spot, experiencing a body swap: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth are down seven to one combined over their past two games following an strong start to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss to Aston Villa yet facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a clean sheet for months may prove the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm
Danny Welbeck an outside option for England
It proved intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the national team window although the Brighton attacker turns 35 next week. “Even without being familiar with him, I understand what he is able to offer me,” commented the England manager. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional striker role.” Gaining the final 42 international appearances several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup if he can sustain his goal-getting feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts additional strikes compared to any English player in the top flight this term having six and is anxious to add to that total as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3pm
The full-back crucial as creator and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's bumpy start. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his boyhood club last year following five difficult years with Spurs, has emerged as a regular starter, operating on the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he is their joint-top scorer this season together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer last season, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last season. Fulham's following four matches include three among the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine strikes in the league to date. Trouble awaits for a team that have built a standing for consistency in the middle.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
5. Time for The striker to perform for the Reds
The debate about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they fell to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The manager's side require a sustained recovery to force their way into the title race from here, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity arises with seven from their next 10 Premier League matches facing teams presently in the lower half of the table. The risk is evident from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a defeat on their own turf on the champions the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display when facing aerial passes and fast breaks that will be under the spotlight. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not played in domestic action for a month having sustained a muscle issue while his second consecutive start in four days in continental competition triumph in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A yellow card in that match might have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
