Premier League: ten key points to keep an eye on this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker poised for another clash
A Mancunian rematch may be in the offing as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is finding his feet in west London following his summer move from the Red Devils and displayed his talents in the Wolves match before the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a ideal grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right before dinking a delivery toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, echoing his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of how quickly circumstances change. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? When the former netted for United during their cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
The winger vital to ending Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full rumour-mill attention following a claimed £65m release clause for a prospective January departure, the media preparing him for advancement out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is understandable for a attacker with six goals and three helpers and is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth are in an difficult situation, having undergone a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth are down seven-one on aggregate in their past two fixtures after an strong beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however confronting a backline lacking a shutout since August could be the perfect solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
3. Welbeck a left-field shout for the national team
It was interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he is able to provide,” stated the England boss. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox striker role.” Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be selected to the World Cup if he can continue his goal-getting feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward has more goals over every other English player in the Premier League this season with six and remains eager to add to that count as Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
4. Sessegnon required as playmaker and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a measure of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent start. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his boyhood club last year after five challenging years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he's also their top goalscorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period due to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute in a creative role instead of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last season. Fulham's upcoming four matches take in three from the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine strikes in the Premier League this season. Trouble awaits for a team that have developed a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
The moment for The striker to deliver for Liverpool
The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's side need a prolonged upturn to force their way into the title race from this position, plus a significant boost in performance, and opportunity arises with seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures facing sides currently in the bottom half of the table. The danger is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a home league defeat to the title holders in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's display versus direct play and counterattacks that will be under the spotlight. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The big-money forward has not played at club level in a month after picking up a groin problem while his second consecutive start over a short period in continental competition triumph in Germany. He reappeared as a substitute in Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but sat out the subsequent dead rubber with Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card on Tuesday could have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
