Premier League: 10 things to look out for this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a new battle
Another northwest showdown might be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and displayed his talents against Wolves before the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace with a ideal grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right before chipping a delivery toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the speed at which things transform. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? During the Argentine found the net for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo crucial to ending Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full gossip column focus due to a alleged £65m buyout clause for a prospective January departure, the gossip columns setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's average tier. That is predictable from a wide player who has six goals plus three setups who is pleasurable to watch. However, his team occupy an tricky position, having engaged in a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth are down seven-one on aggregate over their previous two matches after an impressive start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss to Aston Villa however confronting a defensive unit lacking a goalless game since August could be the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Danny Welbeck a surprise shout for the Three Lions
It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the fixture pause although the Brighton striker turns 35 next week. “Without even having met him, I know what he can offer me,” said the England boss. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional No 9 position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 England games back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be in the squad for the World Cup provided he is able to maintain his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts additional strikes compared to any English performer in the top flight this campaign having six and is eager to increase that count as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm
The full-back needed as playmaker and finisher
Sessegnon's story has provided some comfort to Fulham's uneven opening. The left-sided player, who rejoined his boyhood club recently after five challenging years with Spurs, is now a consistent pick, operating on the left side in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker in the last term, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver in a creative role in place of Robinson, who provided 10 assists in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' following four matches feature three from the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine scores in the league to date. Danger looms for the club that have developed a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The moment for Isak to perform for Liverpool
The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they fell to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The coach's squad must have a sustained recovery to muscle into the league contest from this position, along with a major upturn in results, and a chance emerges as seven out of their next 10 Premier League matches against sides at the moment in the bottom half of the table. The danger is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a home league defeat to the title holders in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing versus long balls and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not featured for his club over four weeks having sustained a groin problem during his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in Europe victory abroad. Isak returned off the bench in Sweden's loss by Switzerland but missed the subsequent inconsequential game versus Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A booking during the game could have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
