Premier division: 10 things to keep an eye on this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho set for a fresh encounter
A Mancunian rematch could be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle in west London following his off-season signing from Manchester United and showcased his talents against Wolves before the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto blended electric speed and a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to lofting a delivery to the back post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of how quickly things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United in their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT)
2. Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete gossip column attention due to a alleged £65m buyout clause for his prospective January departure, the gossip columns setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's average tier. That is predictable from a winger with six goals and three assists and is joyous to watch. Still, his team find themselves in an difficult position, having engaged in a form flip: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth are down seven-one combined over their last two fixtures following an strong opening to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa however taking on a defence without a clean sheet since August may prove the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
Danny Welbeck a left-field option for England
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton attacker turns 35 soon. “Despite not knowing him, I am aware what he can offer me,” commented the England boss. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite orthodox No 9 position.” Gaining the last of his 42 England games several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup provided he is able to continue his goal-getting feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim a greater tally compared to any English player in the Premier League this campaign with six and is anxious to add to that count as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Ryan Sessegnon required as playmaker and finisher
Sessegnon's story has provided a measure of positivity to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The left-sided player, who rejoined his boyhood club last year after five challenging years with Spurs, has become a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left side due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has scored a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also having to step up in a creative role in place of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four matches take in three among the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine scores in the Premier League so far. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a reputation for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The moment for The striker to deliver for the Merseyside club
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The coach's squad need a consistent improvement to force their way into the title race from this position, along with a dramatic upturn in results, and the possibility presents itself as seven of their next 10 Premier League matches versus sides at the moment in the bottom ten in the league. The risk is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's showing against direct play and fast breaks that will be under scrutiny. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The big-money forward has been absent for his club over four weeks after picking up a groin problem during his second start over a short period in continental competition triumph abroad. He reappeared off the bench in Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but was rested the midweek inconsequential game with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card on Tuesday would have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
