Premier League: ten key points to look out for this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho ready for another clash
A Mancunian rematch might be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger has started to settle in west London following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and showcased his talents versus Wolverhampton before the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a flawless low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before lofting a ball across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, replicating his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of the speed at which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the former found the net for United in their cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT)
The winger vital to stopping Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column focus due to a alleged £65m release clause for a potential January departure, the media setting him up for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. This is to be expected from a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes plus three setups and remains joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his team are in an tricky situation, having undergone a body swap: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one combined in their previous two fixtures following an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa but taking on a defence without a goalless game since August may prove the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
3. Welbeck a left-field shout for the Three Lions
It proved interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break even though the Brighton forward turns 35 soon. “Even without having met him, I understand what he could give me,” stated the England boss. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite conventional striker role.” Earning the most recent of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup if he is able to maintain his scoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals over every other English performer in the top flight this season having six and is keen to add to that total when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
The full-back needed as playmaker and finisher
Sessegnon's story has brought some warmth to Fulham's uneven start. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his boyhood club last year after five tough years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he remains their leading marksman in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period because of a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who provided ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' next four games feature three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine scores this season so far. Trouble awaits for a team that have developed a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
5. Time for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat in 10 games. Arne Slot's side must have a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, plus a major improvement in form, and the possibility emerges as seven from their upcoming ten Premier League matches facing teams currently in the lower half of the table. The risk is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a defeat on their own turf on the champions the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's performance when facing direct play and quick transitions that will be under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The big-money forward has not featured in domestic action over four weeks after picking up a groin problem during his second appearance in the lineup in four days in the Champions League victory in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but was rested the subsequent dead rubber with Slovenia to ensure his availability for the World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card in that match would have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
