Premier League: 10 things to look out for this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker ready for another encounter
A Manchester reunion might be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger has started to settle with Chelsea following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and demonstrated his abilities in the Wolves match before the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a flawless low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right before lofting a delivery toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the speed at which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? During the former scored for United in their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to halting Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation attention due to a reported £65m buyout clause for his possible winter exit, the gossip columns positioning him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. This is predictable for a wide player who has six finishes plus three setups who is joyous to watch. However, his team are in an tricky situation, having undergone a form flip: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one over two games in their past two games after an promising opening to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss to Aston Villa yet confronting a defence that hasn't kept a shutout in the league since the start of the season might be the perfect solution.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
The striker an outside option for the national team
It proved interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break even though the Brighton striker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Without even having met him, I know what he can provide,” commented the England coach. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox centre-forward position.” Gaining the final 42 international appearances several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup provided he can sustain his goalscoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has additional strikes than any other English footballer in the Premier League this term on six and will be eager to add to that tally as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and goalscorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a measure of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The 25-year-old, who returned to his youth team last year following five challenging years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer last season, has bagged once while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up in a creative role in place of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last season. The Cottagers' next four games feature three from the top five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine goals in the Premier League to date. Danger looms for the club that have earned a reputation for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
The occasion for Alexander Isak to produce for Liverpool
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they lost to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The coach's side need a prolonged upturn to force their way into the title race from this position, along with a major boost in performance, and opportunity arises with seven out of their upcoming ten league games versus teams currently in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a home league defeat to Liverpool in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and fast breaks that will be under the spotlight. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not played in domestic action over four weeks having sustained a groin injury when making his second consecutive start in four days in Europe triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared as a substitute during Sweden's loss against Switzerland but missed the subsequent inconsequential game versus Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card on Tuesday would have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
