Premier division: ten key points to watch for this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho poised for another clash
Another northwest showdown might be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is finding his feet in west London after his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and demonstrated his skills versus Wolverhampton prior to the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace with a ideal grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right prior to lofting a delivery toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of the pace with which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the youngster netted for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete rumour-mill attention amid a alleged £65m buyout clause for a prospective winter exit, the tabloids positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's middle class. That is understandable from a wide player with a half-dozen strikes and three setups and is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his team are in an awkward position, experiencing a body swap: now it's the struggling side West Ham who arrive with successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost seven-one combined in their previous two matches after an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss by Aston Villa but facing a defensive unit without a clean sheet for months could be the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a left-field option for the Three Lions
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton striker celebrates 35 next week. “Without even knowing him, I am aware what he can give me,” said the England coach. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox No 9 role.” Gaining the final 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be on the plane for the World Cup if he can continue his scoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally than any other English footballer in England's top division this season with six and is keen to increase that total as Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
The full-back needed as creator and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a degree of warmth to Fulham's bumpy opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his former side recently following five challenging years at Tottenham, has become a first-team fixture, driving down the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their joint-top scorer in the league as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has netted once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term due to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute in a creative role replacing Robinson, who provided ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four fixtures feature three from the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine goals this season this season. Trouble awaits for a side that have developed a reputation for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
5. Time for The striker to perform for the Reds
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's side must have a sustained recovery to enter the league contest from their current spot, along with a major boost in performance, and the possibility presents itself as seven from their next 10 league games versus clubs at the moment in the lower half in the league. The threat is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display against aerial passes and counterattacks that remains under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The big-money forward has not played at club level in a month after picking up a groin problem while his second start in four days in Europe win abroad. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's loss to Switzerland but was rested the midweek inconsequential game with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card during the game would have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
