Premier division: ten key points to keep an eye on this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker ready for another clash
A Mancunian rematch might be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker is finding his feet in west London after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and demonstrated his talents against Wolves prior to the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace with a ideal grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before dinking a delivery across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the speed at which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? When the former found the net for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to stopping Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete gossip column attention following a reported £65m escape clause for a possible mid-season move, the tabloids preparing him for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable from a winger with six goals plus three setups who is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his team occupy an tricky spot, having undergone a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have lost 7-1 over two games in their previous two fixtures following an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa but confronting a defence without a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season could be the best solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm
Danny Welbeck an outside shout for England
It was interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break although the Brighton forward reaches 35 next week. “Without even being familiar with him, I understand what he can provide,” stated the England coach. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox centre-forward role.” Having won the most recent of his 42 England games several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be in the squad to the World Cup provided he can continue his scoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker has additional strikes over every other English performer in the top flight this season with six and will be anxious to increase that total as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The full-back required as creator and goalscorer
Sessegnon's story has provided a measure of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The left-sided player, who returned to his youth team last year following five difficult years with Spurs, has emerged as a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker last season, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who registered ten setups in the previous campaign. Fulham's next four matches feature three from the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine goals in the Premier League this season. Danger looms for a side that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
5. Time for Isak to produce for Liverpool
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The coach's side must have a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, along with a dramatic upturn in results, and a chance emerges as seven from their next 10 league games facing teams at the moment in the bottom half in the standings. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a defeat on their own turf on the champions in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's performance versus aerial passes and fast breaks that will be in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has been absent for his club in a month after picking up a groin injury during his second start over a short period in Europe victory abroad. He reappeared off the bench in Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's inconsequential game with Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution in that match might have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
