Premier League: ten key points to watch for this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker set for a fresh battle
A Manchester reunion may be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from the Red Devils and displayed his abilities against Wolves before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace with a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right prior to dinking a cross across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, replicating his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the youngster netted for United in the cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT)
The winger key to halting Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full transfer speculation treatment following a reported £65m buyout clause for a prospective January departure, the media setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is predictable for a attacker with six finishes and three helpers who is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his team occupy an difficult spot, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who come in on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 over two games over their previous two fixtures after an strong opening to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa but taking on a defence lacking a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season could be the ideal solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm
Danny Welbeck an outside choice for the national team
It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break despite the fact that the Brighton attacker turns 35 in the coming days. “Despite not having met him, I understand what he can offer me,” stated the England boss. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional striker role.” Having won the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup if he is able to continue his goalscoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally over every other English player in England's top division this term with six and remains eager to increase that tally when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a measure of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his former side recently after five difficult years in north London, is now a first-team fixture, operating on the left due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he's also their top goalscorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 due to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver as a creator instead of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' next four games take in three from the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine scores in the league this season. Danger looms for a team that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
5. Time for Alexander Isak to perform for the Merseyside club
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they succumbed to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The manager's side need a prolonged upturn to force their way into the championship chase from this position, along with a major upturn in results, and a chance emerges as seven from their next 10 Premier League matches against clubs presently in the bottom ten in the standings. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a loss at Anfield on the champions last season, however it's not just Liverpool's display when facing long balls and quick transitions that will be under the spotlight. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not played in domestic action for a month following a groin injury during his second start in quick succession in Europe victory abroad. Isak returned as a substitute in Sweden's loss to Switzerland but missed the midweek inconsequential game against Slovenia to secure his fitness for the World Cup playoffs. A booking in that match could have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
