English top flight: 10 things to look out for this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho set for another clash
A Mancunian rematch could be in the offing as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is finding his feet with Chelsea following his off-season signing from Manchester United and displayed his talents against Wolves prior to the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a flawless grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to lofting a ball toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of how quickly things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? When the youngster found the net for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to ending Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full rumour-mill treatment due to a alleged £65m escape clause for a potential winter exit, the gossip columns preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's average tier. That is to be expected from a winger who has a half-dozen strikes and three helpers and is delightful to watch. However, his side occupy an tricky situation, having undergone a form flip: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter on successive wins, while Bournemouth are down seven-one on aggregate in their last two fixtures after an promising opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss to Aston Villa but confronting a defence lacking a clean sheet for months could be the perfect tonic.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm
Danny Welbeck a surprise option for the Three Lions
It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times during the fixture pause even though the Brighton attacker reaches 35 soon. “Even without being familiar with him, I am aware what he could offer me,” said the England coach. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional centre-forward position.” Gaining the final 42 international appearances several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck might be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his scoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts a greater tally over every other English performer in the top flight this term with six and is eager to add to that count as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and goalscorer
Sessegnon's story has provided a measure of warmth to Fulham's bumpy opening. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his boyhood club last year following five challenging years with Spurs, has emerged as a regular starter, driving down the left flank with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer the previous campaign, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period because of hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up in a creative role instead of Robinson, who registered ten setups last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures feature three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine goals this season to date. A threat emerges for a side that have built a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The occasion for The striker to perform for the Reds
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they lost to loss number seven in 10 games. The manager's squad require a sustained recovery to force their way into the championship chase from this position, as well as a dramatic boost in performance, and the possibility arises with seven from their next 10 top-flight fixtures against sides currently in the lower half of the table. The danger is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a loss at Anfield on the champions in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance versus aerial passes and quick transitions that is under the spotlight. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The £125m striker has been absent in domestic action over four weeks after picking up a muscle issue when making his second consecutive start in four days in continental competition triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned off the bench during Sweden's loss to Switzerland but missed Tuesday's inconsequential game against Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card on Tuesday could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
