Premier division: 10 things to watch for this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a new encounter
A Mancunian rematch may be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge following his summer move from Manchester United and displayed his talents in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a ideal low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right before lofting a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the pace with which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? When the youngster netted for United in their cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to ending Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete gossip column attention due to a alleged ÂŁ65m release clause for his potential January departure, the gossip columns setting him up for promotion out of the Premier League's middle class. It is to be expected for a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes and three setups and is pleasurable to watch. However, Bournemouth occupy an tricky position, having engaged in a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth are down seven-one on aggregate in their last two games after an impressive start to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi MartĂnez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa but confronting a defence that hasn't kept a goalless game in the league since the start of the season may prove the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The striker an outside option for England
It proved notable to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break despite the fact that the Brighton striker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Without even being familiar with him, I am aware what he is able to give me,” said the England boss. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite traditional No 9 role.” Earning the last of his 42 international appearances in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup provided he can continue his goal-getting feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim a greater tally than any other English footballer in England's top division this campaign with six and is eager to increase that tally when Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3pm
4. Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a degree of positivity to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his youth team recently after five difficult years in north London, has become a first-team fixture, operating on the left flank with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he's also their top goalscorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer the previous campaign, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 due to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver in a creative role in place of Robinson, who provided ten setups last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches feature three from the best five and Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine scores in the league so far. Trouble awaits for the club that have earned a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
5. Time for Isak to perform for the Reds
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they lost to their seventh loss in 10 games. Arne Slot's team must have a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, along with a major improvement in form, and opportunity emerges with seven of their upcoming ten Premier League matches facing teams currently in the bottom half in the standings. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a defeat on their own turf to the title holders last season, however it's not just Liverpool's display when facing aerial passes and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The expensive signing has been absent at club level for a month after picking up a muscle issue when making his second appearance in the lineup in four days in the Champions League victory abroad. He reappeared off the bench in Sweden's loss against Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match versus Slovenia to secure his fitness for the World Cup qualifiers. A caution in that match might have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
