Premier League: ten key points to watch for this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker ready for a new encounter
A Manchester reunion may be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is finding his feet in west London following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and displayed his talents versus Wolverhampton prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a ideal low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right before dinking a delivery toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the speed at which things transform. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? During the former netted for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to ending Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full gossip column attention following a claimed £65m release clause for his potential winter exit, the tabloids setting him up for promotion from the Premier League's average tier. That is to be expected for a wide player with six finishes plus three assists and remains delightful to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth are in an awkward position, having engaged in a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down 7-1 over two games in their past two matches following an impressive beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa yet taking on a defensive unit without a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season may prove the best solution.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker a surprise option for the national team
It was interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break despite the fact that the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Without even knowing him, I understand what he can give me,” said the England coach. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional centre-forward position.” Earning the last of his 42 caps in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup provided he manages to sustain his goal-getting exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts additional strikes than any other English player in England's top division this season having six and will be eager to add to that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
4. Sessegnon needed as assist provider and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's uneven opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his youth team last year following five challenging years in north London, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he is their leading marksman in the league together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer last season, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who registered 10 assists last season. The Cottagers' next four matches take in three of the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine scores in the Premier League so far. Trouble awaits for a side that have earned a name for consistency in the middle.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The moment for The striker to perform for Liverpool
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they lost to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The manager's team must have a prolonged upturn to force their way into the title race from their current spot, plus a major upturn in results, and a chance presents itself with seven of their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures facing clubs at the moment in the bottom half in the standings. The threat is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield to the title holders the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's showing versus aerial passes and quick transitions that is in focus. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The big-money forward has not played for his club in a month having sustained a groin problem when making his second start in four days in Europe win abroad. He reappeared from the bench in Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but missed the subsequent meaningless match versus Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution in that match might have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
