English top flight: ten highlights to watch for this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker poised for another battle
A Mancunian rematch could be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and showcased his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right prior to dinking a delivery toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of the speed at which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? During the youngster found the net for United in their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
The winger vital to stopping Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete transfer speculation treatment due to a claimed £65m release clause for his potential winter exit, the gossip columns preparing him for advancement out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is understandable from a attacker with six finishes plus three assists and is joyous to watch. However, Bournemouth are in an awkward spot, experiencing a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth are down seven to one over two games over their last two fixtures following an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however facing a defensive unit lacking a goalless game for months may prove the best remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The striker an outside choice for the Three Lions
It was notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break despite the fact that the Brighton striker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Even without being familiar with him, I am aware what he is able to offer me,” commented the England boss. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional No 9 role.” Earning the final 42 England games back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup assuming he can sustain his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals over every other English player in the Premier League this term on six and is eager to add to that count as Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon needed as assist provider and scorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a measure of positivity to Fulham's bumpy start. The 25-year-old, who came back to his boyhood club recently following five difficult years in north London, has become a first-team fixture, operating on the left side in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he's also their joint-top scorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as a creator replacing Robinson, who registered ten helpers last season. Fulham's next four matches feature three from the best five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine strikes in the league this season. Danger looms for the club that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
The occasion for Isak to perform for the Reds
The debate about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The manager's team must have a prolonged upturn to muscle into the title race from here, as well as a dramatic upturn in results, and the possibility presents itself with seven from their next 10 Premier League matches versus teams currently in the lower half in the league. The risk is clear from Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's performance versus direct play and quick transitions that is in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not played for his club in a month following a groin problem when making his second start in four days in Europe victory abroad. He reappeared from the bench in Sweden's loss by Switzerland but sat out the midweek inconsequential game with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card in that match might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
