Premier division: 10 things to watch for this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a fresh encounter
A Mancunian rematch could be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and showcased his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace and a ideal grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to lofting a delivery across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus HĆøjlund, served as a reminder of the speed at which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United during their cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (start times GMT)
The winger crucial to halting Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete rumour-mill focus following a claimed Ā£65m release clause for a possible mid-season move, the gossip columns preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's average tier. It is understandable for a attacker with a half-dozen strikes plus three setups and is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an difficult position, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost 7-1 combined in their past two games following an promising opening to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi MartĆnez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa however taking on a backline lacking a shutout in the league since the start of the season may prove the perfect tonic.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
The striker a left-field option for the Three Lions
It proved interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the international break although the Brighton striker reaches 35 in the coming days. āDespite not being familiar with him, I know what he could offer me,ā stated the England boss. āHe could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite traditional striker role.ā Earning the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup assuming he can maintain his scoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has additional strikes compared to any English player in the Premier League this term on six and remains eager to add to that total when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon needed as assist provider and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a measure of warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his youth team last year after five difficult years at Tottenham, is now a first-team fixture, driving down the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he's also their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. RaĆŗl JimĆ©nez, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 due to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver as a creator replacing Robinson, who provided 10 assists last season. Fulham's next four matches take in three among the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine scores in the league so far. Danger looms for the club that have built a standing for consistency in the middle.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
5. Time for Alexander Isak to perform for the Reds
The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The coach's team need a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from here, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity arises with seven from their following ten Premier League matches versus clubs currently in the bottom half in the league. The threat is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a home league defeat to the title holders last season, however it's not just Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and fast breaks that remains in focus. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not featured in domestic action in a month after picking up a groin injury during his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in the Champions League win in Germany. Isak returned off the bench in Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but was rested the subsequent meaningless match against Slovenia to ensure his readiness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A booking in that match might have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
