English top flight: 10 things to keep an eye on this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a fresh clash
A Manchester reunion may be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and showcased his talents versus Wolverhampton prior to the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration with a flawless grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto required shifting infield before chipping a delivery toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of how quickly things transform. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the Argentine netted for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire transfer speculation attention amid a alleged £65m release clause for a possible January departure, the media positioning him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. It is predictable for a wide player who has six goals plus three helpers who is joyous to watch. However, his side find themselves in an difficult situation, having undergone a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth are down seven to one on aggregate in their past two matches following an strong opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss by Aston Villa but taking on a backline lacking a clean sheet for months may prove the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Danny Welbeck a surprise shout for the Three Lions
It was intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break even though the Brighton forward turns 35 next week. “Without even being familiar with him, I understand what he could give me,” stated the England coach. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox No 9 position.” Earning the final 42 caps in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck might be in the squad to the World Cup provided he is able to sustain his scoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has additional strikes compared to any English player in the top flight this term on six and remains keen to increase that total as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm
The full-back required as assist provider and finisher
Sessegnon's story has provided some comfort to Fulham's uneven start. The left-sided player, who came back to his former side last year following five tough years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, operating on the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he is their joint-top scorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has netted a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period because of a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers last time round. Fulham's next four matches include three from the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine goals in the league this season. Danger looms for a side that have built a reputation for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The moment for The striker to deliver for Liverpool
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they fell to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's squad need a consistent improvement to force their way into the league contest from their current spot, along with a significant boost in performance, and opportunity presents itself as seven of their following ten Premier League matches against clubs presently in the bottom ten in the standings. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a home league defeat to the title holders in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's display against aerial passes and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has been absent in domestic action in a month following a groin injury while his second start over a short period in the Champions League victory in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but missed Tuesday's inconsequential game with Slovenia to secure his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution on Tuesday would have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
