Premier League: 10 things to look out for this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker poised for a new battle
A Manchester reunion might be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker has started to settle in west London following his off-season signing from Old Trafford and demonstrated his skills against Wolves prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a ideal grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before dinking a ball to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the speed at which things transform. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? During the youngster scored for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT)
The winger key to stopping Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire transfer speculation focus following a reported £65m release clause for his possible mid-season move, the tabloids setting him up for promotion out of the Premier League's middle class. It is understandable from a attacker with six finishes plus three assists and remains pleasurable to watch. Still, his team occupy an tricky situation, experiencing a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who come in on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 over two games over their previous two matches after an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa however confronting a defence lacking a shutout since August may prove the perfect tonic.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck an outside choice for England
It seemed intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton forward celebrates 35 next week. “Despite not having met him, I know what he can provide,” stated the England boss. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite conventional striker role.” Having won the final 42 England games back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup assuming he is able to continue his scoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals than any other English performer in England's top division this campaign having six and remains eager to increase that tally as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm
The full-back crucial as creator and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some positivity to Fulham's bumpy start. The 25-year-old, who returned to his youth team recently following five difficult years with Spurs, has become a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their top goalscorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has netted one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable until 2026 owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who registered ten setups last season. Fulham's next four games take in three from the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine strikes this season so far. Trouble awaits for a team that have developed a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The occasion for Isak to produce for the Reds
The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they fell to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The coach's squad require a prolonged upturn to muscle into the title race from here, plus a major boost in performance, and opportunity emerges as seven of their upcoming ten league games facing sides at the moment in the bottom ten in the standings. The danger is clear from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders last season, but it is not only Liverpool's showing when facing direct play and counterattacks that is under scrutiny. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has been absent for his club over four weeks following a groin injury during his second consecutive start in quick succession in continental competition triumph in Germany. Isak returned as a substitute during Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but sat out the subsequent inconsequential game with Slovenia to secure his readiness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A caution in that match could have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
