Premier League: ten key points to keep an eye on this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker set for a fresh battle
Another northwest showdown could be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and showcased his abilities against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration and a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield prior to chipping a delivery to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the Argentine scored for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to halting Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete gossip column focus amid a reported £65m buyout clause for a prospective winter exit, the media positioning him for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is understandable for a attacker with six goals plus three helpers and is pleasurable to watch. However, his team occupy an difficult position, having undergone a body swap: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 over two games in their past two matches after an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa yet taking on a backline lacking a clean sheet for months may prove the best tonic.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
3. Welbeck a surprise option for the Three Lions
It proved notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the fixture pause although the Brighton striker celebrates 35 soon. “Despite not having met him, I know what he can provide,” stated the England boss. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox centre-forward role.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 England games in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck might be selected to the World Cup if he can sustain 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 term with six and is keen to increase that count as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered some positivity to Fulham's bumpy opening. The 25-year-old, who came back to his boyhood club last year following five difficult years at Tottenham, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he remains their leading marksman this season as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker last season, has scored a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up in a creative role in place of Robinson, who registered 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four matches include three among the top five and Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine strikes in the Premier League so far. Danger looms for a side that have built a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The occasion for The striker to deliver for Liverpool
The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The coach's squad must have a sustained recovery to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, along with a major improvement in form, and opportunity emerges as seven of their upcoming ten league games versus sides presently in the lower half of the table. The risk is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a home league defeat to the title holders in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's performance against long balls and counterattacks that is under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not featured in domestic action over four weeks having sustained a groin problem during his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in continental competition win abroad. He reappeared as a substitute in the Swedish defeat by Switzerland but missed Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to secure his availability for the World Cup playoffs. A booking in that match would have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
