Premier division: 10 things to watch for this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker poised for another encounter
A Manchester reunion might be in the offing as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle with Chelsea after his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his skills in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before chipping a cross across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, replicating his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of how quickly situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? When the Argentine found the net for United in their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to stopping Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete transfer speculation attention amid a claimed £65m release clause for a potential January departure, the tabloids positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's middle class. This is predictable from a wide player with six goals plus three setups who is delightful to watch. However, his side are in an awkward situation, having engaged in a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one combined over their last two matches following an impressive start to the campaign. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa yet facing a defence that hasn't kept a shutout in the league since the start of the season might be the ideal solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
Danny Welbeck a surprise choice for England
It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the fixture pause even though the Brighton attacker turns 35 next week. “Despite not having met him, I understand what he is able to give me,” stated the England coach. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a very traditional striker position.” Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he is able to sustain his goalscoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals than any other English performer in the Premier League this season on six and is anxious to boost that tally when Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The full-back needed as assist provider and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a degree of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The 25-year-old, who came back to his youth team recently after five challenging years at Tottenham, is now a regular starter, operating on the left side with the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as a creator in place of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last season. Fulham's next four fixtures take in three from the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores in the Premier League this season. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
5. Time for Alexander Isak to produce for the Merseyside club
The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they succumbed to loss number seven in 10 games. The manager's team require a prolonged upturn to force their way into the league contest from here, as well as a major improvement in form, and opportunity presents itself as seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures facing teams at the moment in the lower half in the standings. The risk is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a home league defeat to the title holders last season, however it's not just Liverpool's display when facing aerial passes and fast breaks that will be under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not featured in domestic action in a month after picking up a groin problem during his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in the Champions League victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back from the bench in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but was rested the subsequent inconsequential game versus Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the World Cup knockout rounds. A caution in that match might have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
