Premier division: ten key points to watch for this matchday
1. Garnacho and Walker set for another clash
A Manchester reunion might be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle with Chelsea following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration and a flawless low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield before lofting a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? During the former scored for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo key to halting Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire gossip column focus amid a reported £65m buyout clause for a possible January departure, the gossip columns setting him up for advancement out of the Premier League's average tier. That is predictable for a winger who has a half-dozen strikes and three assists who is delightful to watch. Still, his team find themselves in an difficult position, experiencing a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one over two games in their past two matches after an strong beginning to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss to Aston Villa yet taking on a defence lacking a goalless game in the league since the start of the season may prove the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
3. Welbeck a surprise choice for the Three Lions
It seemed interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the national team window although the Brighton striker turns 35 next week. “Despite not knowing him, I know what he can give me,” said the England manager. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite traditional No 9 role.” Earning the most recent of his 42 England games back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup provided he manages to sustain his goal-getting exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts a greater tally than any other English player in England's top division this term with six and is anxious to add to that count as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as creator and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some positivity to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The left-sided player, who came back to his boyhood club last year following five tough years with Spurs, is now a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man last season, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term due to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided 10 assists in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four matches take in three from the best five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine strikes in the league to date. Trouble awaits for a side that have developed a reputation for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The moment for The striker to deliver for the Reds
The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they lost to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The coach's team must have a sustained recovery to enter the championship chase from this position, along with a dramatic upturn in results, and the possibility arises with seven out of their next 10 Premier League matches facing teams presently in the lower half in the standings. The risk is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a home league defeat to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's display when facing long balls and fast breaks that is under the spotlight. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has been absent at club level over four weeks following a muscle issue when making his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in continental competition victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back from the bench in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's inconsequential game against Slovenia to ensure his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A booking in that match might have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
