English top flight: ten key points to watch for this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker set for a new battle
A Manchester reunion may be in the offing as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from the Red Devils and showcased his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a ideal low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to chipping a delivery across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the former netted for United in their cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to ending Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire transfer speculation treatment amid a claimed £65m escape clause for a prospective January departure, the media setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's middle class. That is predictable from a wide player who has six goals plus three helpers and is delightful to watch. Still, Bournemouth find themselves in an awkward position, having engaged in a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one combined in their previous two matches following an promising start to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa but facing a defensive unit without a goalless game since August may prove the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
The striker an outside choice for the national team
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Without even being familiar with him, I know what he can offer me,” said the England boss. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional striker role.” Having won the last of his 42 caps in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be in the squad to the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his scoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim more goals compared to any English footballer in the Premier League this season having six and will be keen to increase that count when Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The full-back needed as assist provider and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some comfort to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his youth team recently after five difficult years with Spurs, is now a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer last season, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute in a creative role instead of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last time round. Fulham's next four games take in three from the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine scores in the Premier League this season. A threat emerges for the club that have earned a reputation for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The moment for The striker to produce for the Merseyside club
The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The manager's squad must have a sustained recovery to force their way into the championship chase from here, plus a significant upturn in results, and the possibility presents itself as seven out of their upcoming ten league games facing sides currently in the lower half in the standings. The threat is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield to the title holders the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display when facing long balls and quick transitions that will be under the spotlight. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The expensive signing has not played for his club for a month after picking up a groin problem during his second start in four days in continental competition victory abroad. Isak returned off the bench in the Swedish loss to Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's inconsequential game with Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card during the game could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
