Premier League: ten key points to watch for this round of fixtures
1. Garnacho and Walker poised for a fresh clash
Another northwest showdown may be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is adapting well with Chelsea after his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and displayed his skills against Wolves before the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a ideal low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto required shifting infield before chipping a delivery toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, echoing his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? During the Argentine scored for United in the cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete rumour-mill attention amid a alleged £65m buyout clause for a possible January departure, the media setting him up for advancement out of the Premier League's middle class. It is to be expected for a wide player who has six finishes and three helpers who is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side are in an awkward spot, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who arrive with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven-one on aggregate over their previous two games following an promising start to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa yet confronting a backline lacking a clean sheet since August may prove the best remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker a surprise shout for England
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the fixture pause even though the Brighton forward celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Despite not being familiar with him, I understand what he can offer me,” stated the England coach. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox striker role.” Earning the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he is able to continue his goal-getting performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has additional strikes over every other English performer in the top flight this term having six and will be eager to increase that total as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon required as assist provider and finisher
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a degree of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his boyhood club recently after five difficult years at Tottenham, has become a consistent pick, operating on the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he is their leading marksman in the league together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as a creator in place of Robinson, who provided 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four games take in three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine scores in the Premier League this season. A threat emerges for the club that have built a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The moment for The striker to produce for the Merseyside club
The debate about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they succumbed to loss number seven in 10 games. Arne Slot's side require a prolonged upturn to force their way into the title race from this position, along with a dramatic upturn in results, and opportunity arises with seven out of their next 10 top-flight fixtures versus clubs at the moment in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a loss at Anfield to the title holders the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's performance when facing direct play and fast breaks that is in focus. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not played in domestic action for a month having sustained a muscle issue while his second start in four days in the Champions League win abroad. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but was rested the subsequent meaningless match against Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A booking during the game would have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
