Premier division: ten key points to watch for this round of fixtures
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a new encounter
A Mancunian rematch could be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle in west London after his summer move from the Red Devils and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace with a perfect grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to lofting a ball to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the pace with which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? When the youngster found the net for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
The winger crucial to stopping Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation focus amid a alleged £65m release clause for a potential winter exit, the media positioning him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. That is understandable from a attacker with six finishes and three setups and remains joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his side are in an awkward position, experiencing a role reversal: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one combined over their last two matches following an promising opening to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa however confronting a defensive unit lacking a shutout since August could be the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker a left-field option for England
It was intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton striker celebrates 35 next week. “Even without having met him, I understand what he can give me,” commented the England boss. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite conventional No 9 role.” Earning the final 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he is able to sustain his goalscoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts more goals compared to any English player in England's top division this term on six and remains eager to add to that tally as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Ryan Sessegnon required as creator and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered some positivity to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his former side recently after five tough years at Tottenham, is now a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left side in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has bagged once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period because of a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as a creator instead of Robinson, who registered ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' following four matches include three from the top five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores in the league to date. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a reputation for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
5. Time for The striker to produce for the Reds
The debate about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they succumbed to their seventh loss in 10 games. The manager's squad require a prolonged upturn to enter the title race from here, plus a major improvement in form, and a chance arises as seven out of their upcoming ten league games facing teams currently in the bottom ten of the table. The threat is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a home league defeat to Liverpool last season, but it is not only Liverpool's display when facing direct play and counterattacks that is under the spotlight. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not featured for his club in a month having sustained a groin problem during his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in continental competition victory abroad. The striker came back as a substitute in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's inconsequential game with Slovenia to secure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A booking during the game would have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
