Premier League: 10 things to watch for this round of fixtures
1. Garnacho and Walker set for a new encounter
A Mancunian rematch might be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker has started to settle with Chelsea after his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and showcased his skills against Wolves before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a ideal grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before chipping a cross across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the pace with which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the Argentine scored for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo crucial to ending Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire transfer speculation attention amid a alleged £65m release clause for a prospective winter exit, the gossip columns preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. It is to be expected from a wide player who has six finishes plus three assists and is delightful to watch. Still, his side occupy an tricky spot, having undergone a body swap: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven-one combined over their last two fixtures following an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss by Aston Villa yet facing a defence that hasn't kept a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season may prove the best solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a surprise option for the Three Lions
It was interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton striker reaches 35 next week. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he can offer me,” commented the England manager. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite orthodox No 9 position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 England games in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be on the plane to the World Cup provided he manages to continue his goal-getting exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim a greater tally compared to any English player in the Premier League this campaign on six and is keen to increase that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm
The full-back needed as assist provider and scorer
Sessegnon's story has offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's bumpy start. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his boyhood club last year after five difficult years at Tottenham, has emerged as a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer this season together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has netted a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as a creator instead of Robinson, who registered ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches include three among the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine goals in the Premier League so far. Trouble awaits for a team that have built a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The occasion for Isak to deliver for the Reds
The debate about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they fell to their seventh loss in 10 games. The manager's side need a prolonged upturn to enter the league contest from here, plus a major upturn in results, and a chance arises with seven out of their following ten league games versus sides at the moment in the bottom half of the table. The risk is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a defeat on their own turf to the title holders the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and fast breaks that will be under the spotlight. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not played at club level over four weeks following a groin problem when making his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in Europe triumph in Germany. The striker came back from the bench in the Swedish reverse to Switzerland but was rested the midweek meaningless match against Slovenia to secure his fitness for the World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card during the game might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
