Premier division: 10 things to look out for this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker ready for a new battle
A Mancunian rematch may be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is finding his feet in west London after his close-season transfer from Manchester United and displayed his skills versus Wolverhampton prior to the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a ideal low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside before chipping a ball to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the pace with which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the former scored for United in their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo crucial to ending Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete gossip column treatment amid a alleged £65m buyout clause for his possible mid-season move, the media positioning him for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is understandable from a winger who has six goals and three assists and is delightful to watch. Still, his side occupy an tricky situation, having undergone a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one combined over their past two fixtures following an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss to Aston Villa but confronting a defensive unit without a shutout in the league since the start of the season might be the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
Danny Welbeck an outside shout for the Three Lions
It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton attacker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Even without being familiar with him, I am aware what he can give me,” commented the England manager. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox centre-forward role.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 England games several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup provided he can continue his goalscoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has more goals compared to any English footballer in the Premier League this term with six and will be eager to increase that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
4. Sessegnon required as assist provider and goalscorer
Sessegnon's story has provided some positivity to Fulham's uneven start. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his former side last year following five tough years with Spurs, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he is their leading marksman this season together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up in a creative role instead of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' next four fixtures take in three of the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine goals in the Premier League so far. Trouble awaits for a team that have built a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
5. Time for The striker to perform for Liverpool
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they lost to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The manager's squad must have a sustained recovery to enter the title race from here, plus a significant improvement in form, and the possibility emerges as seven of their upcoming ten Premier League matches against teams presently in the lower half in the standings. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a home league defeat to Liverpool the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance versus long balls and fast breaks that is in focus. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not featured at club level for a month after picking up a groin injury when making his second consecutive start in quick succession in continental competition win in Germany. The striker came back off the bench in Sweden's loss by Switzerland but missed the midweek dead rubber against Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A caution during the game could have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
