English top flight: ten key points to keep an eye on this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker ready for another battle
A Manchester reunion might be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle with Chelsea following his summer move from the Red Devils and demonstrated his talents versus Wolverhampton prior to the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside before dinking a cross toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the former found the net for United in the Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT)
2. Semenyo key to halting Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire rumour-mill focus amid a alleged £65m release clause for a prospective mid-season move, the gossip columns setting him up for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. This is to be expected for a attacker who has six goals plus three assists and remains joyous to watch. However, his team are in an tricky situation, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with successive wins, while Bournemouth are down seven to one over two games over their past two fixtures after an impressive start to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss to Aston Villa but facing a backline lacking a shutout since August might be the ideal solution.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
The striker a left-field shout for England
It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Even without being familiar with him, I understand what he is able to offer me,” stated the England boss. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional No 9 role.” Earning the last of his 42 caps in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be in the squad to the World Cup provided he is able to maintain his goal-getting feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts additional strikes than any other English footballer in the top flight this term with six and is anxious to increase that count when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm
4. Sessegnon required as playmaker and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some positivity to Fulham's bumpy start. The left-sided player, who returned to his former side last year after five difficult years in north London, is now a consistent pick, driving down the left side with the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he is their leading marksman in the league together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver as a creator replacing Robinson, who registered ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches include three of the best five and Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine scores in the Premier League so far. Danger looms for a side that have built a standing for consistency in the middle.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The occasion for Isak to perform for Liverpool
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to loss number seven in 10 games. The coach's team must have a prolonged upturn to force their way into the championship chase from here, plus a dramatic improvement in form, and a chance presents itself as seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures versus sides currently in the bottom ten in the standings. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a home league defeat on the champions in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's performance against long balls and counterattacks that will be under the spotlight. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has not featured for his club in a month having sustained a groin problem when making his second consecutive start in four days in continental competition win abroad. He reappeared from the bench in the Swedish reverse to Switzerland but missed Tuesday's inconsequential game against Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A yellow card in that match would have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
