Premier League: 10 things to watch for this round of fixtures
Walker faces Garnacho ready for another clash
A Manchester reunion could be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man has started to settle in west London following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and demonstrated his skills versus Wolverhampton before the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a perfect grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto required shifting infield before chipping a ball across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? During the youngster netted for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to halting Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete rumour-mill treatment due to a alleged ÂŁ65m release clause for his prospective winter exit, the media positioning him for promotion out of the Premier League's middle class. It is understandable from a attacker with six finishes plus three setups and is pleasurable to watch. Still, his side occupy an tricky situation, having undergone a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 over two games in their last two games after an promising opening to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi MartĂnez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa yet confronting a backline without a shutout in the league since the start of the season might be the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The striker a surprise option for the national team
It seemed intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break although the Brighton forward reaches 35 soon. “Without even being familiar with him, I am aware what he could provide,” stated the England manager. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional No 9 role.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 England games several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck may be in the squad to the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his goalscoring performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim a greater tally than any other English performer in the top flight this campaign on six and remains anxious to add to that tally as Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and finisher
Sessegnon's story has offered some positivity to Fulham's inconsistent start. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his boyhood club recently after five tough years at Tottenham, is now a first-team fixture, driving down the left with the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he remains their top goalscorer in the league together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period due to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also having to step up as a creator in place of Robinson, who registered 10 assists last season. Fulham's next four matches take in three of the best five and Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine scores this season this season. Trouble awaits for a team that have earned a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
5. Time for The striker to deliver for Liverpool
The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The manager's squad must have a sustained recovery to muscle into the championship chase from their current spot, along with a dramatic upturn in results, and the possibility emerges with seven from their following ten Premier League matches facing clubs presently in the bottom half of the table. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield to Liverpool the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display when facing direct play and counterattacks that remains in focus. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The expensive signing has not played in domestic action for a month following a groin problem when making his second consecutive start in quick succession in continental competition triumph abroad. Isak returned as a substitute in Sweden's loss against Switzerland but sat out the subsequent inconsequential game versus Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the World Cup knockout rounds. A booking during the game might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
