Premier League: 10 things to keep an eye on this round of fixtures
1. Garnacho and Walker set for another clash
A Manchester reunion might be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle in west London following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and demonstrated his skills against Wolves before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a flawless grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right before lofting a ball toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of how quickly things transform. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the former found the net for United in their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT)
The winger vital to stopping Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire transfer speculation attention due to a alleged £65m buyout clause for a potential January departure, the tabloids preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is to be expected for a wide player who has six goals and three setups and remains delightful to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth are in an tricky spot, having undergone a body swap: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who come in on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate over their previous two matches after an strong start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however facing a defensive unit lacking a clean sheet since August might be the best remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The striker a left-field option for the Three Lions
It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the fixture pause even though the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 soon. “Even without having met him, I am aware what he is able to give me,” said the England boss. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional centre-forward role.” Having won the final 42 caps in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be on the plane to the World Cup provided he can maintain his goal-getting exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts a greater tally compared to any English footballer in the Premier League this campaign on six and remains eager to increase that tally as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and goalscorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a degree of warmth to Fulham's uneven opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his former side recently after five challenging years with Spurs, is now a consistent pick, driving down the left side due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their joint-top scorer in the league together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their top scorer in the last term, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver in a creative role replacing Robinson, who registered ten helpers last season. Fulham's next four games take in three from the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine goals in the league so far. Trouble awaits for a team that have built a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
5. Time for Alexander Isak to perform for the Merseyside club
The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they lost to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The coach's team require a prolonged upturn to enter the league contest from their current spot, as well as a significant boost in performance, and a chance arises with seven from their upcoming ten Premier League matches versus clubs currently in the bottom half of the table. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a home league defeat to Liverpool last season, but it is not only Liverpool's display when facing aerial passes and quick transitions that remains in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The £125m striker has not played at club level for a month following a groin problem during his second start in quick succession in Europe win abroad. He reappeared as a substitute in the Swedish loss by Switzerland but was rested the midweek inconsequential game with Slovenia to secure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A caution during the game might have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
