Premier division: ten key points to keep an eye on this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker ready for another battle
A Mancunian rematch could be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is finding his feet with Chelsea following his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace and a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right prior to chipping a ball toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, echoing his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the speed at which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? When the former found the net for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to ending Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire transfer speculation attention due to a reported £65m buyout clause for a prospective mid-season move, the gossip columns setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's average tier. This is to be expected from a wide player with six goals plus three assists and remains pleasurable to watch. However, his side occupy an awkward spot, having undergone a body swap: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate in their past two games after an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa but facing a defence lacking a shutout for months might be the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a surprise option for the Three Lions
It was interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break even though the Brighton striker celebrates 35 soon. “Even without having met him, I know what he can offer me,” stated the England manager. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite traditional centre-forward role.” Gaining the last of his 42 England games in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup provided he is able to maintain his goal-getting exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim a greater tally compared to any English player in the Premier League this term with six and is eager to increase that total as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
4. Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a measure of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent start. The left-sided player, who rejoined his youth team last year after five challenging years at Tottenham, has become a first-team fixture, driving down the left side with the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the league as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man the previous campaign, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute in a creative role instead of Robinson, who provided ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' following four fixtures include three of the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine goals this season so far. Danger looms for a team that have developed a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
5. Time for The striker to deliver for the Merseyside club
The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they lost to their seventh loss in ten matches. The manager's squad need a consistent improvement to force their way into the league contest from here, as well as a dramatic upturn in results, and opportunity arises as seven out of their upcoming ten Premier League matches facing teams at the moment in the bottom ten in the standings. The danger is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a defeat on their own turf to the title holders in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's showing against long balls and fast breaks that will be under scrutiny. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not played at club level in a month following a muscle issue while his second start in quick succession in the Champions League victory in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute in the Swedish reverse against Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A booking in that match might have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
