Premier League: 10 things to watch for this matchday
1. Garnacho and Walker set for another encounter
Another northwest showdown might be in the offing as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The wide man has started to settle with Chelsea following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and displayed his talents against Wolves prior to the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace and a flawless low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before dinking a ball toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of how quickly things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? During the youngster netted for United during their cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to halting Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire gossip column treatment due to a alleged £65m buyout clause for a possible winter exit, the media setting him up for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is predictable for a attacker who has six finishes plus three assists and remains pleasurable to watch. However, Bournemouth find themselves in an tricky spot, having engaged in a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 combined in their past two games following an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa yet facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a shutout in the league since the start of the season could be the perfect solution.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Danny Welbeck a surprise shout for the Three Lions
It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the fixture pause even though the Brighton forward turns 35 next week. “Despite not being familiar with him, I know what he could offer me,” said the England coach. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional centre-forward position.” Having won the final 42 international appearances back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he can maintain his scoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim additional strikes compared to any English footballer in England's top division this campaign on six and will be anxious to add to that total when Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and finisher
Sessegnon's story has provided a measure of warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The left-sided player, who rejoined his former side recently following five difficult years at Tottenham, is now a regular starter, driving down the left flank due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he remains their leading marksman this season as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer in the last term, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who provided ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' following four games include three from the top five and Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine strikes this season this season. Trouble awaits for a team that have earned a standing for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The moment for Alexander Isak to deliver for the Reds
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The manager's squad require a prolonged upturn to force their way into the league contest from their current spot, plus a significant boost in performance, and a chance presents itself as seven out of their upcoming ten Premier League matches against clubs at the moment in the bottom ten in the league. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's showing when facing aerial passes and quick transitions that remains under the spotlight. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not played in domestic action in a month having sustained a muscle issue while his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in Europe win in Germany. Isak returned as a substitute during Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but was rested the midweek inconsequential game against Slovenia to ensure his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A booking during the game would have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
