Premier division: ten key points to watch for this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho ready for another clash
A Mancunian rematch might be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is adapting well in west London following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and showcased his abilities against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto required shifting infield before dinking a ball toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the pace with which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? During the youngster netted for United in the cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo key to halting Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete gossip column attention due to a reported £65m release clause for a potential winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's average tier. This is to be expected for a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes and three setups and remains delightful to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth occupy an tricky position, experiencing a body swap: now it's the struggling side West Ham who arrive on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one over two games in their previous two matches after an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss by Aston Villa but taking on a backline that hasn't kept a clean sheet since August may prove the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck an outside choice for England
It proved interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Despite not knowing him, I understand what he is able to offer me,” stated the England boss. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a quite traditional centre-forward position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be on the plane to the World Cup assuming he is able to continue his goal-getting exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim a greater tally compared to any English player in the Premier League this term having six and remains anxious to add to that count when Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The full-back required as playmaker and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided some positivity to Fulham's uneven start. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his former side last year following five tough years with Spurs, has become a regular starter, pushing forward on the left flank due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he's also their leading marksman in the league as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man last season, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last season. Fulham's next four matches include three from the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine scores this season this season. Trouble awaits for a team that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The moment for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The manager's team require a prolonged upturn to enter the league contest from their current spot, along with a major upturn in results, and a chance presents itself as seven out of their next 10 top-flight fixtures against sides presently in the lower half in the league. The danger is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a home league defeat on the champions last season, but it is not only Liverpool's performance against direct play and counterattacks that will be under the spotlight. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The big-money forward has not featured for his club for a month after picking up a muscle issue during his second start over a short period in continental competition triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back from the bench in the Swedish loss to Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's inconsequential game against Slovenia to secure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A booking in that match could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
