Premier division: ten key points to watch for this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker set for a new clash
A Manchester reunion may be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger has started to settle with Chelsea after his summer move from the Red Devils and demonstrated his skills in the Wolves match before the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right prior to chipping a ball to the back post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? When the former netted for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
The winger vital to stopping Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete transfer speculation treatment amid a alleged £65m buyout clause for his potential January departure, the tabloids preparing him for advancement from the Premier League's middle class. That is understandable from a wide player who has six goals plus three helpers and remains delightful to watch. Still, Bournemouth occupy an difficult spot, having undergone a body swap: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one combined in their previous two matches after an impressive start to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa but taking on a defence that hasn't kept a clean sheet for months might be the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The striker a surprise shout for the national team
It proved notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break despite the fact that the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Even without having met him, I understand what he could offer me,” commented the England boss. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional centre-forward position.” Earning the last of his 42 caps back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup assuming he manages to continue his scoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker has a greater tally over every other English footballer in the Premier League this campaign having six and remains eager to add to that tally as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon needed as assist provider and goalscorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a measure of comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The left-sided player, who rejoined his boyhood club last year following five difficult years at Tottenham, has emerged as a regular starter, operating on the left side with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he is their leading marksman in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer in the last term, has bagged a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as a creator in place of Robinson, who registered 10 assists in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches take in three of the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine strikes in the Premier League to date. Trouble awaits for a side that have earned a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The moment for Alexander Isak to produce for the Merseyside club
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The coach's squad need a consistent improvement to muscle into the championship chase from this position, along with a dramatic improvement in form, and the possibility arises with seven of their upcoming ten Premier League matches against sides at the moment in the bottom ten of the table. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield to the title holders in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's showing against aerial passes and counterattacks that will be in focus. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has not played in domestic action over four weeks following a groin injury during his second start in four days in the Champions League victory abroad. The striker came back from the bench in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but missed the midweek inconsequential game with Slovenia to ensure his fitness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card on Tuesday would have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
