Premier League: 10 things to look out for this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker poised for a fresh clash
A Mancunian rematch might be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man has started to settle in west London following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and demonstrated his skills in the Wolves match prior to the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration with a perfect grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right before chipping a cross to the back post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? During the former scored for United in their cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to halting Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete gossip column focus due to a claimed £65m escape clause for a potential January departure, the media positioning him for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. That is to be expected from a wide player with a half-dozen strikes plus three setups and is pleasurable to watch. Still, his side occupy an difficult position, having undergone a role reversal: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down 7-1 on aggregate in their past two fixtures after an strong opening to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa yet confronting a backline lacking a shutout since August might be the best remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
3. Welbeck a surprise shout for England
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the national team window although the Brighton attacker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Without even knowing him, I am aware what he is able to offer me,” said the England manager. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional No 9 position.” Gaining the final 42 England games several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck could be in the squad to the World Cup provided he manages to maintain his scoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts more goals over every other English performer in the Premier League this season with six and remains anxious to boost that tally as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
The full-back required as playmaker and scorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a degree of positivity to Fulham's bumpy start. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his boyhood club recently after five challenging years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, operating on the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he's also their top goalscorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer last season, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also having to step up as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who provided ten setups in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four matches take in three from the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine strikes in the Premier League to date. Trouble awaits for a team that have earned a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
5. Time for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they lost to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The coach's side need a consistent improvement to muscle into the championship chase from their current spot, along with a dramatic improvement in form, and a chance presents itself as seven from their following ten top-flight fixtures versus sides presently in the bottom half in the standings. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a loss at Anfield to Liverpool in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's display when facing direct play and counterattacks that will be under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The big-money forward has been absent for his club in a month following a groin problem when making his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in the Champions League win at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared off the bench in the Swedish defeat against Switzerland but missed the subsequent meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A booking on Tuesday would have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
