Premier League: ten key points to watch for this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho poised for a new encounter
Another northwest showdown could be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and demonstrated his skills against Wolves before the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a flawless grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right before dinking a ball toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the pace with which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? During the former netted for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to stopping Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full gossip column treatment due to a alleged £65m buyout clause for his possible January departure, the gossip columns preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's average tier. That is understandable from a attacker with six goals plus three setups and remains pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth find themselves in an tricky situation, experiencing a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who enter on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one on aggregate over their last two fixtures following an promising opening to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss to Aston Villa but confronting a defence without a shutout in the league since the start of the season might be the perfect solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a surprise choice for the Three Lions
It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the national team window although the Brighton attacker turns 35 next week. “Even without being familiar with him, I am aware what he could offer me,” said the England coach. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional centre-forward role.” Gaining the last of his 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be in the squad to the World Cup if he can continue his goalscoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally over every other English footballer in England's top division this season having six and remains eager to boost that total as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon required as assist provider and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a degree of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his former side last year after five difficult years in north London, is now a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he's also their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man in the last term, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last time round. Fulham's upcoming four games take in three of the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine goals this season so far. A threat emerges for a team that have earned a reputation for consistency in the middle.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The occasion for The striker to perform for the Reds
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they succumbed to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The coach's side must have a sustained recovery to muscle into the championship chase from this position, plus a significant boost in performance, and a chance arises as seven out of their following ten league games versus clubs currently in the bottom half of the table. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a home league defeat on the champions the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's performance when facing direct play and quick transitions that is under the spotlight. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has been absent in domestic action in a month following a muscle issue during his second consecutive start over a short period in the Champions League triumph in Germany. He reappeared as a substitute in Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but missed the subsequent inconsequential game versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A booking on Tuesday might have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
