Premier League: ten key points to look out for this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho ready for another encounter
Another northwest showdown might be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger has started to settle with Chelsea following his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his skills against Wolves before the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to dinking a cross to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of how quickly circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? During the youngster scored for United during their cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to halting Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full rumour-mill focus following a claimed £65m release clause for his possible January departure, the media positioning him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. It is predictable for a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes plus three assists and remains pleasurable to watch. However, his side occupy an tricky spot, having engaged in a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 over two games in their previous two fixtures following an strong start to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss by Aston Villa but facing a backline that hasn't kept a goalless game in the league since the start of the season might be the ideal solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm
Danny Welbeck a left-field option for the Three Lions
It proved interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window even though the Brighton striker celebrates 35 next week. “Despite not being familiar with him, I know what he is able to offer me,” commented the England manager. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very traditional centre-forward position.” Earning the final 42 international appearances back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be selected for the World Cup assuming he can continue his goalscoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim a greater tally than any other English footballer in the Premier League this season with six and is keen to boost that tally as Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a measure of positivity to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The left-sided player, who came back to his former side recently after five tough years with Spurs, has emerged as a consistent pick, driving down the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he is their leading marksman in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker last season, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as a creator instead of Robinson, who registered 10 assists last season. Fulham's next four fixtures feature three among the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine goals in the league so far. A threat emerges for a side that have built a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The occasion for The striker to produce for the Merseyside club
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they succumbed to loss number seven in ten matches. Arne Slot's side must have a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from their current spot, along with a major improvement in form, and the possibility presents itself as seven of their upcoming ten league games facing clubs presently in the lower half in the standings. The danger is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display versus aerial passes and fast breaks that is under the spotlight. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has been absent in domestic action for a month after picking up a groin injury while his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in the Champions League triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned off the bench in Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's inconsequential game with Slovenia to ensure his fitness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution on Tuesday might have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
