Premier division: 10 things to look out for this matchday
1. Garnacho and Walker set for a new battle
Another northwest showdown could be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker has started to settle with Chelsea after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and demonstrated his abilities against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right prior to dinking a delivery across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the speed at which situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the youngster found the net for United during their cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to stopping Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full rumour-mill attention amid a alleged ÂŁ65m release clause for a possible winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. It is to be expected for a winger who has six finishes plus three assists who is delightful to watch. However, his team occupy an tricky situation, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who enter with successive wins, while Bournemouth are down seven-one on aggregate in their last two fixtures after an strong start to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi MartĂnez in their 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however facing a backline that hasn't kept a goalless game in the league since the start of the season may prove the best tonic.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm
3. Welbeck a left-field choice for the national team
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break even though the Brighton striker celebrates 35 soon. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he can offer me,” stated the England coach. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional centre-forward position.” Gaining the final 42 caps back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he manages to continue his goal-getting performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker has a greater tally compared to any English player in the top flight this season on six and will be anxious to increase that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The full-back needed as playmaker and scorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered some positivity to Fulham's bumpy opening. The left-sided player, who came back to his boyhood club recently following five difficult years in north London, has emerged as a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side with the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he remains their joint-top scorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has netted a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who supplied ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches feature three among the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine strikes in the league to date. Danger looms for a team that have built a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
5. Time for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool
The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to their seventh loss in ten matches. Arne Slot's squad require a prolonged upturn to muscle into the championship chase from their current spot, as well as a dramatic upturn in results, and a chance arises with seven out of their upcoming ten league games against sides presently in the bottom half in the standings. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield on the champions last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing versus long balls and quick transitions that will be under scrutiny. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The ÂŁ125m striker has not played in domestic action over four weeks following a groin problem during his second consecutive start in four days in continental competition triumph in Germany. The striker came back from the bench in Sweden's loss to Switzerland but missed Tuesday's meaningless match versus Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the World Cup qualifiers. A caution in that match might have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
