Premier League: ten key points to look out for this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker set for a fresh battle
Another northwest showdown might be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is finding his feet with Chelsea following his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his skills versus Wolverhampton before the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a ideal low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right prior to lofting a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the pace with which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? During the youngster netted for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo key to stopping Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column treatment due to a alleged £65m buyout clause for his prospective winter exit, the gossip columns positioning him for advancement from the Premier League's middle class. This is predictable from a wide player who has six finishes and three setups and remains pleasurable to watch. Still, his team occupy an tricky spot, experiencing a body swap: now it's the struggling side West Ham who arrive with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate in their last two fixtures following an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa but taking on a backline that hasn't kept a shutout for months could be the perfect tonic.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
3. Welbeck a surprise shout for the Three Lions
It proved interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the fixture pause even though the Brighton striker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Despite not being familiar with him, I know what he could offer me,” stated the England manager. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional striker role.” Having won the most recent of his 42 England games in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be selected to the World Cup provided he can continue his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim a greater tally over every other English performer in the Premier League this campaign on six and remains eager to increase that tally as Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a degree of comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The 25-year-old, who returned to his youth team recently after five tough years with Spurs, has emerged as a consistent pick, driving down the left in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he's also their top goalscorer in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last season. The Cottagers' following four matches take in three from the top five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores in the Premier League this season. A threat emerges for a team that have developed a standing for consistency in the middle.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The occasion for Alexander Isak to perform for the Reds
The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they lost to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The coach's team require a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, as well as a dramatic boost in performance, and a chance presents itself as seven of their next 10 top-flight fixtures versus clubs at the moment in the bottom half of the table. The danger is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a loss at Anfield to Liverpool the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's showing versus direct play and counterattacks that will be under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not featured for his club over four weeks after picking up a groin problem when making his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in the Champions League triumph abroad. He reappeared as a substitute during Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but sat out the subsequent meaningless match with Slovenia to ensure his availability for the World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card in that match could have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
