Premier division: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker poised for a fresh encounter
Another northwest showdown might be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The wide man is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his summer move from Manchester United and showcased his talents against Wolves prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right before lofting a ball toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the pace with which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? When the Argentine found the net for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full transfer speculation attention due to a reported £65m escape clause for his prospective January departure, the tabloids positioning him for graduation out of the Premier League's middle class. This is understandable from a wide player who has a half-dozen strikes plus three setups and is delightful to watch. However, his side occupy an awkward spot, experiencing a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven-one on aggregate over their previous two fixtures after an impressive start to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa but taking on a defence without a clean sheet for months may prove the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The striker an outside choice for England
It proved interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the national team window although the Brighton striker turns 35 in the coming days. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he could provide,” commented the England manager. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional centre-forward position.” Having won the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup assuming he can maintain his scoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim more goals compared to any English performer in the Premier League this season having six and will be eager to add to that tally as Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The full-back crucial as assist provider and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a degree of warmth to Fulham's bumpy opening. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his former side recently following five tough years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, driving down the left flank due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' following four games feature three among the top five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine scores in the Premier League to date. A threat emerges for the club that have built a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The moment for Alexander Isak to produce for Liverpool
The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The coach's side need a prolonged upturn to force their way into the title race from their current spot, along with a major boost in performance, and a chance arises with seven out of their next 10 top-flight fixtures facing teams presently in the lower half in the standings. The threat is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a home league defeat to Liverpool the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not featured in domestic action for a month after picking up a muscle issue during his second start in four days in Europe triumph abroad. He reappeared off the bench in the Swedish defeat against Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match versus Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A booking during the game might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
