Premier League: ten key points to keep an eye on this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker poised for a fresh encounter
A Mancunian rematch might be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is adapting well with Chelsea after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and demonstrated his skills in the Wolves match before the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a flawless grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield prior to dinking a ball to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the pace with which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? During the former scored for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to ending Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire rumour-mill focus due to a alleged £65m buyout clause for his potential winter exit, the media preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. It is predictable for a attacker who has six finishes plus three assists and is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his team occupy an difficult situation, having undergone a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven to one on aggregate over their last two matches following an strong opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa but facing a backline lacking a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season may prove the perfect tonic.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck an outside shout for England
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break although the Brighton striker celebrates 35 next week. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he is able to offer me,” stated the England manager. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a quite traditional centre-forward role.” Earning the final 42 international appearances back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup provided he can sustain his goal-getting feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals over every other English footballer in the Premier League this season on six and will be eager to add to that total as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm
4. Sessegnon needed as creator and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a degree of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his boyhood club recently following five challenging years with Spurs, is now a regular starter, operating on the left side in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he is their leading marksman in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer last season, has netted one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four games take in three from the top five and Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine goals this season to date. Trouble awaits for a side that have earned a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
5. Time for The striker to produce for the Reds
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they succumbed to their seventh loss in 10 games. The coach's squad need a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from this position, as well as a significant upturn in results, and opportunity presents itself with seven out of their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures versus teams at the moment in the bottom ten of the table. The risk is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a home league defeat to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's performance versus long balls and quick transitions that remains in focus. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has been absent in domestic action for a month having sustained a groin problem while his second start over a short period in the Champions League victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's loss by Switzerland but was rested the subsequent dead rubber with Slovenia to secure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A caution on Tuesday might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
