English top flight: 10 things to look out for this matchday
1. Garnacho and Walker set for another clash
A Manchester reunion might be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is adapting well in west London following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and demonstrated his talents against Wolves before the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a ideal low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield prior to dinking a cross across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the former found the net for United in their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to stopping Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete rumour-mill attention due to a alleged £65m release clause for a possible January departure, the tabloids preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. It is predictable from a attacker who has six finishes plus three assists and remains pleasurable to watch. Still, his team find themselves in an awkward situation, experiencing a form flip: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with successive wins, while Bournemouth are down seven-one over two games in their previous two games after an impressive start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss to Aston Villa however confronting a defence without a goalless game since August could be the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
3. Welbeck a surprise option for England
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break although the Brighton attacker turns 35 soon. “Without even being familiar with him, I understand what he can offer me,” commented the England manager. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox striker position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be in the squad to the World Cup if he can maintain his goal-getting feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally than any other English player in the top flight this season with six and will be eager to boost that tally as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered some comfort to Fulham's uneven beginning. The left-sided player, who came back to his boyhood club recently after five difficult years with Spurs, has become a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he is their joint-top scorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer in the last term, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers last time round. Fulham's following four matches include three among the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine strikes in the Premier League this season. A threat emerges for the club that have earned a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The moment for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they fell to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The coach's side require a consistent improvement to enter the title race from this position, as well as a dramatic upturn in results, and the possibility arises as seven of their next 10 league games facing sides presently in the lower half in the league. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a home league defeat on the champions the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance when facing direct play and quick transitions that is under the spotlight. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The big-money forward has been absent at club level over four weeks after picking up a groin injury while his second consecutive start in quick succession in Europe win abroad. Isak returned off the bench in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but sat out the midweek inconsequential game versus Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A caution in that match might have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
