Premier League: 10 things to watch for this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker set for a new battle
Another northwest showdown may be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is adapting well with Chelsea after his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and displayed his talents in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration and a perfect grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside before lofting a ball across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of the speed at which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to ending Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full rumour-mill treatment amid a alleged £65m escape clause for his prospective mid-season move, the media preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. This is to be expected for a wide player who has six goals plus three setups and is pleasurable to watch. However, his side occupy an tricky position, having undergone a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth are down 7-1 over two games over their previous two matches following an strong opening to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa however facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a goalless game in the league since the start of the season could be the best solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker a left-field shout for England
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break although the Brighton attacker reaches 35 next week. “Even without knowing him, I am aware what he could give me,” stated the England boss. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox No 9 position.” Gaining the last of his 42 caps several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck could be on the plane to the World Cup if he is able to maintain his goalscoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts a greater tally over every other English performer in the top flight this campaign having six and is eager to add to that tally when Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The full-back needed as creator and scorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his youth team recently following five difficult years with Spurs, has emerged as a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left with the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he is their leading marksman in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man the previous campaign, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who registered ten setups in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four games take in three among the top five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine strikes in the Premier League so far. A threat emerges for the club that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
5. Time for Alexander Isak to produce for Liverpool
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they fell to loss number seven in 10 games. The coach's side need a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, along with a major improvement in form, and opportunity presents itself with seven of their following ten league games versus teams at the moment in the lower half in the league. The danger is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield on the champions the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display when facing direct play and counterattacks that is under the spotlight. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not featured in domestic action for a month after picking up a groin problem during his second appearance in the lineup in four days in continental competition victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared as a substitute in the Swedish defeat by Switzerland but was rested the midweek inconsequential game with Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A booking on Tuesday would have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
