Premier League: ten key points to watch for this matchday
1. Garnacho and Walker set for another clash
Another northwest showdown might be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle in west London following his summer move from the Red Devils and showcased his skills against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration and a flawless low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to chipping a ball toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, echoing his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the pace with which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? During the former found the net for United in their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo crucial to ending Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full gossip column treatment amid a claimed £65m buyout clause for his potential winter exit, the tabloids positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's average tier. This is to be expected for a winger with a half-dozen strikes plus three assists and is joyous to watch. Still, Bournemouth are in an difficult position, having engaged in a body swap: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth are down seven to one combined in their last two matches following an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa but taking on a defence lacking a clean sheet for months might be the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker a left-field shout for England
It was intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the national team window even though the Brighton forward reaches 35 soon. “Even without having met him, I understand what he could offer me,” stated the England coach. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox centre-forward position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 international appearances back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup if he is able to continue his goal-getting feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim a greater tally compared to any English footballer in the Premier League this campaign on six and will be anxious to boost that total when Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The full-back required as assist provider and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some positivity to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his boyhood club recently following five challenging years in north London, is now a first-team fixture, driving down the left due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their top scorer in the last term, has netted once while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period because of hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four fixtures feature three among the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores this season this season. Trouble awaits for a team that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
5. Time for Alexander Isak to produce for the Merseyside club
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike 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 team must have a sustained recovery to force their way into the title race from here, along with a dramatic upturn in results, and a chance arises with seven from their upcoming ten league games versus clubs currently in the bottom half in the league. The risk is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a home league defeat to the title holders last season, but it is not only Liverpool's display against direct play and quick transitions that is under the spotlight. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has not played in domestic action for a month following a groin problem during his second start in four days in continental competition victory abroad. He reappeared off the bench in the Swedish defeat against Switzerland but sat out the midweek dead rubber with Slovenia to ensure his availability for the World Cup knockout rounds. A booking during the game might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
