English top flight: ten key points to look out for this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho set for a fresh clash
A Mancunian rematch may be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from Manchester United and showcased his skills versus Wolverhampton before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a flawless grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right before dinking a cross to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of how quickly situations evolve. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? When the youngster netted for United in their cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to stopping Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full transfer speculation focus following a claimed £65m buyout clause for a possible winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. That is to be expected from a winger with six finishes plus three helpers who is delightful to watch. Still, his team occupy an difficult spot, having engaged in a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost seven to one on aggregate in their past two fixtures after an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss by Aston Villa yet taking on a defence that hasn't kept a goalless game in the league since the start of the season could be the perfect tonic.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Danny Welbeck a surprise shout for the Three Lions
It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the international break although the Brighton forward celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Despite not being familiar with him, I understand what he could give me,” said the England coach. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional centre-forward role.” Having won the final 42 caps in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup provided he is able to continue his scoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim additional strikes compared to any English player in the Premier League this term on six and will be eager to increase that total as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
4. Sessegnon needed as assist provider and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided some comfort to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The left-sided player, who rejoined his boyhood club recently following five tough years at Tottenham, has emerged as a regular starter, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer last season, has bagged a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period due to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as a creator instead of Robinson, who supplied ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four games include three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine goals in the Premier League so far. Danger looms for the club that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The moment for The striker to deliver for the Reds
The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they fell to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's side need a sustained recovery to force their way into the championship chase from here, along with a dramatic improvement in form, and the possibility emerges as seven from their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures against teams at the moment in the bottom half in the league. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a loss at Anfield to Liverpool the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display against direct play and quick transitions that will be under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The expensive signing has not featured at club level in a month having sustained a muscle issue when making his second consecutive start in quick succession in Europe win abroad. The striker came back from the bench in the Swedish reverse against Switzerland but sat out the midweek meaningless match with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A caution on Tuesday could have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
