Premier division: 10 things to watch for this matchday
1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a new battle
A Manchester reunion could be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge following his off-season signing from Manchester United and displayed his skills against Wolves prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a ideal grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to chipping a delivery to the back post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? When the Argentine found the net for United in their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo crucial to halting Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column focus due to a reported £65m release clause for his potential January departure, the media preparing him for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is understandable for a wide player with six finishes plus three helpers and remains joyous to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth occupy an difficult situation, having engaged in a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one on aggregate in their previous two fixtures following an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but facing a defence lacking a shutout since August might be the perfect solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
The striker a surprise choice for England
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window even though the Brighton forward reaches 35 next week. “Without even having met him, I understand what he can give me,” said the England coach. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite traditional centre-forward role.” Earning the final 42 international appearances back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be selected to the World Cup if he can maintain his scoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim a greater tally than any other English player in England's top division this campaign having six and is eager to boost that count as Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon needed as playmaker and goalscorer
Sessegnon's story has provided a degree of comfort to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his former side recently after five difficult years at Tottenham, is now a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he's also their top goalscorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four matches include three among the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine goals in the league so far. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a standing for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The occasion for The striker to deliver for Liverpool
The debate about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they lost to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's team must have a prolonged upturn to muscle into the championship chase from here, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and the possibility emerges as seven out of their following ten top-flight fixtures facing sides at the moment in the bottom ten in the league. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a home league defeat to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's performance versus long balls and quick transitions that remains in focus. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The expensive signing has not played at club level for a month after picking up a muscle issue while his second start in quick succession in the Champions League victory abroad. The striker came back as a substitute in the Swedish reverse to Switzerland but sat out the midweek inconsequential game against Slovenia to ensure his availability for the World Cup playoffs. A caution on Tuesday might have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
