Premier League: ten key points to keep an eye on this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker poised for another battle
A Manchester reunion may be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle in west London after his close-season transfer from Manchester United and displayed his skills versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a perfect grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right prior to lofting a cross across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of how quickly situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the former netted for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo crucial to stopping Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete transfer speculation attention amid a claimed £65m release clause for a potential winter exit, the tabloids setting him up for advancement out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is understandable from a attacker who has six finishes plus three helpers who is joyous to watch. Still, Bournemouth find themselves in an awkward situation, having engaged in a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down seven-one combined in their last two matches after an strong start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa however taking on a backline lacking a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season may prove the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The striker a left-field option for the national team
It proved notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break although the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Despite not having met him, I understand what he is able to give me,” commented the England coach. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a very orthodox centre-forward role.” Gaining the last of his 42 caps several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be selected to the World Cup if he manages to continue his goalscoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim additional strikes than any other English performer in England's top division this season on six and remains eager to boost that total as Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as creator and scorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a degree of positivity to Fulham's uneven opening. The 25-year-old, who returned to his youth team recently following five tough years at Tottenham, has become a regular starter, operating on the left side with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer in the last term, has netted one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period due to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute in a creative role replacing Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches include three of the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine strikes this season this season. Trouble awaits for a side that have earned a standing for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
The occasion for The striker to deliver for Liverpool
The debate about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they succumbed to loss number seven in 10 games. The coach's team require a consistent improvement to enter the championship chase from this position, as well as a major boost in performance, and the possibility emerges as seven from their next 10 league games against sides currently in the bottom half of the table. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a home league defeat on the champions the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's showing against aerial passes and counterattacks that will be under scrutiny. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The £125m striker has not featured in domestic action over four weeks after picking up a groin problem while his second consecutive start over a short period in continental competition victory in Germany. Isak returned from the bench during Sweden's loss to Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the World Cup playoffs. A caution in that match might have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
