Premier division: ten key points to keep an eye on this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker set for a fresh battle
A Manchester reunion may be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his off-season signing from Manchester United and demonstrated his talents in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a perfect grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before lofting a ball to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the Argentine scored for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (all times GMT)
The winger crucial to halting Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete gossip column treatment amid a claimed £65m buyout clause for his prospective winter exit, the media setting him up for advancement from the Premier League's middle class. This is understandable for a winger with six finishes and three assists who is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth find themselves in an difficult situation, having undergone a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have lost seven-one over two games in their last two games following an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss to Aston Villa but facing a defensive unit without a shutout since August might be the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Danny Welbeck an outside choice for the Three Lions
It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton striker celebrates 35 soon. “Without even being familiar with him, I know what he could offer me,” said the England boss. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite traditional centre-forward role.” Earning the final 42 England games several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be selected to the World Cup if he manages to continue his scoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker has a greater tally over every other English player in the Premier League this term on six and will be anxious to increase that count as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon required as creator and scorer
Sessegnon's story has brought a degree of comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his youth team last year following five challenging years in north London, is now a consistent pick, operating on the left with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he is their leading marksman in the league together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker last season, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period owing to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four matches include three among the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine scores in the league to date. Trouble awaits for a team that have developed a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
5. Time for The striker to perform for the Reds
The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The manager's side require a sustained recovery to muscle into the title race from here, as well as a significant upturn in results, and a chance arises as seven out of their upcoming ten league games against teams currently in the lower half of the table. The risk is evident from Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a home league defeat to the title holders the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's display against long balls and quick transitions that remains under the spotlight. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not featured for his club over four weeks having sustained a muscle issue while his second consecutive start over a short period in the Champions League victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back off the bench during Sweden's loss by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's dead rubber against Slovenia to ensure his readiness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A caution in that match could have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
