English top flight: 10 things to keep an eye on this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho poised for a new clash
A Manchester reunion might be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger has started to settle in west London following his summer move from Manchester United and showcased his talents versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a perfect low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before lofting a delivery toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of the speed at which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the former netted for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to stopping Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete transfer speculation attention following a claimed £65m escape clause for his prospective mid-season move, the tabloids preparing him for promotion out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is predictable from a winger with six goals plus three helpers and is pleasurable to watch. Still, his side occupy an difficult situation, experiencing a body swap: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 on aggregate in their last two matches after an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss to Aston Villa but taking on a backline lacking a goalless game for months could be the ideal solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker a left-field shout for the national team
It proved intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton attacker turns 35 in the coming days. “Even without knowing him, I know what he is able to offer me,” stated the England manager. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox centre-forward role.” Earning the final 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup assuming he is able to continue his goalscoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally than any other English footballer in the top flight this term with six and will be anxious to add to that count when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon required as creator and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a degree of comfort to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The left-sided player, who rejoined his boyhood club recently following five challenging years with Spurs, has emerged as a consistent pick, operating on the left flank with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he's also their top goalscorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has netted once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided ten setups last season. Fulham's next four fixtures include three from the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine goals in the Premier League to date. A threat emerges for a team that have earned a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The moment for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they succumbed to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's team require a prolonged upturn to force their way into the championship chase from this position, along with a significant boost in performance, and a chance emerges with seven out of their next 10 league games against clubs currently in the lower half in the league. The threat is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's display when facing aerial passes and quick transitions that remains under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not featured in domestic action in a month following a muscle issue while his second start in quick succession in the Champions League victory abroad. Isak returned from the bench in Sweden's loss against Switzerland but missed the midweek dead rubber versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for the World Cup qualifiers. A booking on Tuesday would have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
