Premier League: 10 things to keep an eye on this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho set for another battle
Another northwest showdown might be on the cards when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is finding his feet with Chelsea following his summer move from Old Trafford and showcased his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended electric speed and a flawless low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right prior to chipping a cross to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of how quickly things transform. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? When the former netted for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)
The winger key to ending Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full gossip column attention due to a claimed ÂŁ65m release clause for his potential winter exit, the gossip columns setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is predictable for a wide player who has a half-dozen strikes and three setups and is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side are in an tricky situation, having engaged in a body swap: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who come in on successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost seven-one combined over their last two matches after an strong start to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi MartĂnez in the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but taking on a defence lacking a goalless game since August might be the perfect solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
3. Welbeck a left-field choice for the Three Lions
It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton attacker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Even without being familiar with him, I know what he could give me,” stated the England boss. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional No 9 position.” Having won the final 42 caps several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be in the squad for the World Cup if he manages to sustain his goalscoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals than any other English player in the top flight this campaign with six and is eager to boost that count when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm
The full-back needed as playmaker and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided some comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his former side last year following five challenging years with Spurs, has become a first-team fixture, operating on the left flank with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he is their top goalscorer in the league together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up as a creator replacing Robinson, who provided ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four games include three from the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine strikes this season to date. A threat emerges for the club that have earned a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
The occasion for Isak to perform for the Merseyside club
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. Arne Slot's side must have a sustained recovery to muscle into the championship chase from here, as well as a significant improvement in form, and opportunity emerges as seven from their upcoming ten league games against sides at the moment in the bottom ten in the standings. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a home league defeat to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's display when facing long balls and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The big-money forward has not featured in domestic action for a month following a groin problem during his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in Europe triumph abroad. Isak returned from the bench in the Swedish defeat by Switzerland but missed the midweek dead rubber versus Slovenia to secure his fitness for the World Cup playoffs. A yellow card on Tuesday could have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
