Premier League: 10 things to watch for this round of fixtures
1. Garnacho and Walker ready for another encounter
A Mancunian rematch could be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is adapting well with Chelsea after his summer move from Manchester United and displayed his abilities against Wolves prior to the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a ideal low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield prior to chipping a ball toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the pace with which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? During the youngster found the net for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo key to ending Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full transfer speculation focus following a alleged £65m buyout clause for a prospective winter exit, the gossip columns positioning him for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is understandable from a wide player who has six goals plus three setups and remains pleasurable to watch. Still, his side occupy an awkward situation, experiencing a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate over their last two matches after an impressive beginning to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss by Aston Villa however taking on a defensive unit that hasn't kept a clean sheet for months may prove the best solution.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker a left-field choice for England
It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton forward turns 35 next week. “Despite not having met him, I understand what he is able to offer me,” said the England manager. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a quite traditional centre-forward role.” Earning the last of his 42 caps in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup provided he can maintain his goalscoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim a greater tally than any other English footballer in the top flight this season having six and remains keen to add to that count when Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon required as creator and goalscorer
Sessegnon's story has brought a measure of warmth to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The left-sided player, who rejoined his former side recently after five difficult years in north London, is now a consistent pick, operating on the left side in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he remains their top goalscorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute in a creative role replacing Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last season. Fulham's upcoming four fixtures include three from the best five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine strikes in the Premier League so far. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a name for consistency in the middle.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
5. Time for The striker to deliver for the Merseyside club
The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they fell to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's squad need a sustained recovery to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, as well as a significant boost in performance, and a chance arises as seven out of their upcoming ten Premier League matches versus clubs currently in the lower half in the league. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a loss at Anfield to the title holders in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display against aerial passes and fast breaks that is in focus. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The expensive signing has been absent for his club in a month following a groin problem during his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in continental competition triumph abroad. Isak returned off the bench during Sweden's loss to Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's dead rubber with Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the World Cup qualifiers. A booking during the game could have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
