Premier division: 10 things to keep an eye on this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker ready for another clash
A Mancunian rematch could be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle with Chelsea following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and showcased his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace with a perfect low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to lofting a delivery to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of how quickly circumstances change. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? During the former found the net for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT)
The winger crucial to stopping Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation focus due to a claimed £65m release clause for his possible mid-season move, the media setting him up for promotion out of the Premier League's middle class. This is to be expected for a winger with a half-dozen strikes and three setups and remains pleasurable to watch. Still, his side are in an awkward position, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven to one on aggregate over their last two matches after an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa however confronting a defence that hasn't kept a clean sheet for months could be the best tonic.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a left-field shout for the Three Lions
It was intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the national team window even though the Brighton attacker reaches 35 soon. “Without even knowing him, I know what he is able to give me,” stated the England boss. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional centre-forward position.” Gaining the last of his 42 caps back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be selected to the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his goal-getting exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has more goals compared to any English player in England's top division this campaign having six and remains anxious to boost that count when Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon required as playmaker and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a measure of positivity to Fulham's uneven start. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his youth team recently after five difficult years at Tottenham, has emerged as a regular starter, driving down the left flank with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has netted a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also having to step up as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who registered ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four games take in three of the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine strikes in the Premier League so far. Trouble awaits for a team that have earned a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The moment for Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they succumbed to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The coach's side require a consistent improvement to enter the title race from their current spot, plus a major upturn in results, and a chance emerges with seven from their following ten top-flight fixtures versus teams at the moment in the bottom half in the league. The threat is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a defeat on their own turf on the champions in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance versus direct play and counterattacks that remains in focus. It is time that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The expensive signing has been absent for his club for a month following a groin injury when making his second consecutive start over a short period in Europe triumph abroad. The striker came back off the bench during Sweden's loss against Switzerland but missed the midweek meaningless match versus Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A caution on Tuesday could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
