Premier division: ten key points to keep an eye on this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho set for another encounter
A Manchester reunion could be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger has started to settle in west London after his summer move from Manchester United and showcased his skills in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace with a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside before lofting a ball across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, echoing his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the speed at which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the Argentine netted for United in their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT)
The winger vital to ending Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full transfer speculation attention due to a reported ÂŁ65m buyout clause for his possible winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is understandable from a winger with six finishes plus three assists who is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth find themselves in an tricky position, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one combined in their previous two matches following an promising opening to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi MartĂnez during the four-nil loss by Aston Villa yet facing a defence that hasn't kept a goalless game for months could be the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a surprise option for England
It seemed intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break despite the fact that the Brighton attacker turns 35 next week. “Even without knowing him, I understand what he could provide,” commented the England boss. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite conventional striker role.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 international appearances several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck may be on the plane for the World Cup provided he is able to sustain his scoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has a greater tally compared to any English footballer in the Premier League this term with six and remains anxious to add to that count when Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and scorer
Sessegnon's story has offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his boyhood club last year after five challenging years at Tottenham, has become a first-team fixture, driving down the left flank in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he is their top goalscorer in the league together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period because of a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute in a creative role replacing Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' following four games include three among the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine goals in the Premier League so far. Trouble awaits for a team that have earned a name for consistency in the middle.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
5. Time for Alexander Isak to produce for the Reds
The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's side need a sustained recovery to muscle into the league contest from here, along with a major improvement in form, and the possibility emerges with seven from their following ten Premier League matches against teams presently in the lower half in the standings. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a defeat on their own turf to the title holders last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing against direct play and fast breaks that will be under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The ÂŁ125m striker has not featured for his club over four weeks after picking up a muscle issue while his second appearance in the lineup in four days in the Champions League victory abroad. The striker came back off the bench in the Swedish defeat against Switzerland but missed the subsequent meaningless match against Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card on Tuesday might have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
