Premier League: ten key points to look out for this matchday
1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a fresh clash
A Mancunian rematch may be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and demonstrated his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration and a perfect low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside before dinking a ball toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of how quickly situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? During the former found the net for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to ending Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete gossip column focus following a alleged £65m release clause for his prospective mid-season move, the media positioning him for promotion from the Premier League's average tier. It is understandable for a winger with a half-dozen strikes plus three assists and remains joyous to watch. Still, his team occupy an tricky position, having engaged in a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who enter on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one combined in their previous two games following an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss to Aston Villa however taking on a defensive unit lacking a clean sheet since August might be the best remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker an outside option for the Three Lions
It seemed interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the fixture pause although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 soon. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he can provide,” said the England coach. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a very conventional striker role.” Gaining the last of his 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he manages to maintain his goal-getting performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward has a greater tally compared to any English performer in England's top division this term having six and remains eager to boost that count as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm
4. Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a measure of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent start. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his boyhood club recently after five tough years with Spurs, has become a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he is their top goalscorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has netted one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also having to step up as a creator in place of Robinson, who registered ten helpers last season. Fulham's following four games include three among the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine strikes in the Premier League so far. A threat emerges for the club that have developed a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm
5. Time for The striker to deliver for Liverpool
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they succumbed to loss number seven in 10 games. The coach's team must have a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, as well as a major boost in performance, and the possibility presents itself with seven from their following ten Premier League matches versus teams at the moment in the bottom ten in the league. The risk is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a loss at Anfield on the champions the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's showing versus long balls and quick transitions that will be under the spotlight. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The expensive signing has not played in domestic action in a month following a groin problem when making his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in continental competition win at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned off the bench in Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but missed the subsequent inconsequential game versus Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the World Cup knockout rounds. A caution on Tuesday would have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
