English top flight: ten key points to look out for this matchday
1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a fresh battle
A Mancunian rematch might be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle in west London following his summer move from Manchester United and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield prior to dinking a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the speed at which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? When the youngster found the net for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to stopping Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire rumour-mill focus following a alleged £65m escape clause for his prospective mid-season move, the media setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is to be expected from a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes plus three setups and remains joyous to watch. Still, Bournemouth are in an awkward situation, having undergone a form flip: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who enter with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth are down seven-one over two games over their last two fixtures following an promising opening to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa however facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season might be the best tonic.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
3. Welbeck an outside shout for the Three Lions
It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Despite not knowing him, I understand what he could give me,” stated the England manager. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional No 9 role.” Earning the final 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he is able to maintain his scoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts a greater tally compared to any English performer in the Premier League this term on six and remains anxious to increase that tally as Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and scorer
Sessegnon's story has provided some warmth to Fulham's bumpy opening. The 25-year-old, who returned to his former side recently following five challenging years with Spurs, has become a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left side due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he remains their top goalscorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has netted one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also having to step up as a creator in place of Robinson, who registered 10 assists last season. Fulham's next four fixtures feature three from the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine strikes this season this season. Trouble awaits for a team that have built a name for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
5. Time for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club
The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they lost to loss number seven over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's team must have a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from this position, plus a dramatic upturn in results, and a chance presents itself with seven out of their following ten Premier League matches facing sides at the moment in the bottom ten in the league. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a loss at Anfield on the champions last season, however it's not just Liverpool's performance versus direct play and counterattacks that remains under scrutiny. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not featured at club level in a month having sustained a groin problem during his second start over a short period in continental competition triumph abroad. Isak returned as a substitute during Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but sat out the midweek inconsequential game with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card during the game could have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
