Premier division: 10 things to keep an eye on this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker poised for another clash
A Manchester reunion might be in the offing as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is finding his feet in west London after his summer move from Manchester United and showcased his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right before lofting a delivery across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of how quickly things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the youngster found the net for United in their cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (start times GMT)
The winger vital to halting Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete transfer speculation treatment following a claimed £65m release clause for a possible winter exit, the gossip columns positioning him for advancement from the Premier League's average tier. It is to be expected from a winger who has six finishes and three helpers who is joyous to watch. Still, Bournemouth occupy an tricky position, having engaged in a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one combined in their past two matches after an promising opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa yet facing a defence without a shutout since August might be the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The striker an outside shout for the Three Lions
It seemed intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break even though the Brighton forward reaches 35 soon. “Despite not having met him, I know what he can offer me,” stated the England boss. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional No 9 role.” Gaining the last of his 42 England games back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be on the plane to the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his goalscoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim more goals compared to any English performer in England's top division this campaign having six and will be anxious to add to that total as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a measure of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his boyhood club last year after five difficult years with Spurs, has become a first-team fixture, operating on the left due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he remains their leading marksman in the league together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer last season, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up as a creator replacing Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures include three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine scores in the league this season. Danger looms for a side that have developed a reputation for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
The occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool
The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they fell to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The coach's squad must have a consistent improvement to force their way into the league contest from this position, as well as a major improvement in form, and a chance emerges with seven from their next 10 league games facing clubs at the moment in the lower half in the league. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield to Liverpool in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's display when facing long balls and counterattacks that is in focus. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has been absent in domestic action for a month following a groin injury while his second appearance in the lineup in four days in continental competition win in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute in the Swedish reverse to Switzerland but missed the midweek meaningless match with Slovenia to ensure his readiness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card on Tuesday could have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
