Premier League: 10 things to keep an eye on this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker ready for a fresh encounter
A Mancunian rematch could be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man has started to settle in west London after his summer move from Old Trafford and showcased his skills versus Wolverhampton before the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto blended electric speed and a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield prior to lofting a delivery across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, echoing his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? During the former scored for United in their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to halting Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full transfer speculation attention following a claimed £65m release clause for his possible mid-season move, the media setting him up for promotion from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable for a winger who has six goals plus three assists and is joyous to watch. Still, his side find themselves in an difficult position, experiencing a body swap: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth are down seven-one combined in their past two matches after an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss to Aston Villa but taking on a backline without a clean sheet since August may prove the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker a left-field option for the national team
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the national team window even though the Brighton striker turns 35 in the coming days. “Without even having met him, I am aware what he can give me,” stated the England coach. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox No 9 position.” Gaining the last of his 42 caps in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be selected for the World Cup if he manages to sustain his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally over every other English footballer in England's top division this term having six and will be eager to add to that tally as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The full-back required as playmaker and scorer
Sessegnon's story has provided a degree of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The left-sided player, who returned to his youth team last year following five tough years in north London, is now a consistent pick, operating on the left with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he remains their top goalscorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period due to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last season. Fulham's upcoming four matches feature three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine scores in the Premier League so far. A threat emerges for a side that have built a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The occasion for Isak to produce for the Reds
The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they fell to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The coach's squad need a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from this position, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and a chance presents itself with seven from their following ten Premier League matches against sides presently in the bottom ten in the league. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a home league defeat to Liverpool in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's display versus long balls and counterattacks that will be in focus. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The £125m striker has been absent at club level in a month after picking up a groin problem while his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in continental competition victory in Germany. He reappeared as a substitute in the Swedish loss against Switzerland but sat out the midweek meaningless match against Slovenia to secure his availability for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card during the game could have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
