Premier division: 10 things to look out for this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho poised for a fresh battle
A Mancunian rematch could be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is adapting well with Chelsea following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and demonstrated his abilities against Wolves prior to the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right prior to dinking a cross toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the speed at which situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? When the youngster scored for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo key to ending Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire transfer speculation attention due to a alleged £65m buyout clause for his possible January departure, the tabloids setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's average tier. It is to be expected from a attacker with six goals and three assists and is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his team occupy an awkward spot, having undergone a form flip: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on successive wins, while Bournemouth are down seven-one combined over their last two matches following an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss by Aston Villa yet taking on a backline lacking a clean sheet for months might be the best remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm
Danny Welbeck a left-field option for the Three Lions
It proved intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break although the Brighton striker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Even without knowing him, I know what he is able to provide,” stated the England boss. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox centre-forward role.” Having won the last of his 42 international appearances in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck might be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his scoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals compared to any English performer in England's top division this term with six and remains anxious to increase that count as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon required as assist provider and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a degree of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent start. The left-sided player, who came back to his boyhood club recently after five challenging years in north London, has emerged as a regular starter, pushing forward on the left flank in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer last season, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 because of hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as a creator replacing Robinson, who supplied ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' following four fixtures include three of the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine strikes in the Premier League so far. Trouble awaits for a side that have earned a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for the Reds
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they lost to loss number seven in 10 games. Arne Slot's team must have a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from here, as well as a major improvement in form, and a chance presents itself as seven out of their next 10 league games against sides presently in the bottom half in the league. The threat is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a loss at Anfield to the title holders in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's display against long balls and quick transitions that remains under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not played in domestic action for a month after picking up a groin problem while his second start over a short period in Europe victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared off the bench in the Swedish defeat by Switzerland but missed the midweek dead rubber with Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card during the game could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
