English top flight: 10 things to watch for this matchday
1. Garnacho and Walker poised for another encounter
A Mancunian rematch may be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle with Chelsea after his off-season signing from Manchester United and displayed his skills in the Wolves match before the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace with a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right before lofting a ball across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the speed at which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the Argentine scored for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to ending Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full transfer speculation focus following a claimed £65m release clause for a prospective winter exit, the media positioning him for promotion out of the Premier League's middle class. That is understandable from a wide player who has six goals and three helpers and remains joyous to watch. However, his side are in an tricky situation, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one over two games in their past two games following an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss by Aston Villa yet confronting a backline that hasn't kept a shutout since August could be the perfect tonic.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The striker an outside option for the national team
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 next week. “Even without having met him, I know what he could offer me,” stated the England boss. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a very traditional striker role.” Earning the most recent of his 42 caps back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup if he can sustain his goalscoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts additional strikes compared to any English performer in the Premier League this season having six and is eager to boost that tally as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and scorer
Sessegnon's story has offered a measure of positivity to Fulham's bumpy start. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his youth team recently after five tough years in north London, has emerged as a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left flank due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he is their top goalscorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker last season, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also having to step up as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who provided ten helpers in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four games take in three among the best five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine goals this season to date. Danger looms for a team that have developed a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The occasion for The striker to deliver for the Merseyside club
The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they lost to their seventh loss in ten matches. The coach's team need a sustained recovery to enter the title race from this position, along with a dramatic improvement in form, and a chance emerges with seven from their following ten league games against sides presently in the lower half of the table. The danger is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a home league defeat on the champions last season, however it's not just Liverpool's display against aerial passes and quick transitions that remains in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The £125m striker has not featured at club level in a month after picking up a muscle issue during his second consecutive start in quick succession in continental competition triumph in Germany. The striker came back from the bench during Sweden's reverse to Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to secure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A caution in that match would have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
