English top flight: ten highlights to look out for this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker poised for another encounter
A Manchester reunion might be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker has started to settle with Chelsea following his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace with a perfect grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before dinking a cross to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of the pace with which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to ending Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full gossip column focus following a reported £65m escape clause for a possible January departure, the media positioning him for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is understandable from a attacker with six finishes and three helpers and remains joyous to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth occupy an difficult position, having engaged in a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who come in with successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one over two games in their past two matches after an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa however taking on a defensive unit without a shutout since August may prove the best tonic.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm
Danny Welbeck an outside choice for the national team
It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break although the Brighton forward turns 35 next week. “Despite not having met him, I know what he is able to provide,” stated the England coach. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a very orthodox No 9 position.” Having won the most recent of his 42 international appearances back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be selected for the World Cup assuming he is able to continue his scoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally over every other English player in the Premier League this season having six and will be anxious to add to that count when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon required as creator and scorer
Sessegnon's story has brought some comfort to Fulham's uneven opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his boyhood club recently after five difficult years with Spurs, has emerged as a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he is their joint-top scorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer last season, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as a creator in place of Robinson, who registered ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' upcoming four games take in three of the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores in the league this season. A threat emerges for a team that have developed a name for consistency in the middle.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm
5. Time for Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they fell to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The coach's side require a consistent improvement to muscle into the title race from their current spot, along with a major upturn in results, and the possibility presents itself as seven from their next 10 Premier League matches versus sides currently in the lower half in the league. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a defeat on their own turf on the champions last season, but it is not only Liverpool's showing when facing direct play and quick transitions that will be under scrutiny. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not played at club level over four weeks after picking up a muscle issue while his second consecutive start in four days in the Champions League win abroad. He reappeared as a substitute in the Swedish reverse to Switzerland but was rested the midweek inconsequential game versus Slovenia to secure his readiness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card in that match would have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
