English top flight: ten key points to look out for this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker set for a new encounter
A Mancunian rematch might be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is adapting well with Chelsea following his summer move from Old Trafford and demonstrated his abilities against Wolves prior to the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration with a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before chipping a delivery across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus HĂžjlund, was a reminder of the pace with which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the youngster found the net for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)
Antoine Semenyo key to ending Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full rumour-mill treatment due to a claimed ÂŁ65m escape clause for his prospective winter exit, the media setting him up for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. That is understandable from a winger who has a half-dozen strikes plus three setups who is pleasurable to watch. Still, his team find themselves in an awkward spot, experiencing a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who enter on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one combined in their previous two fixtures following an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi MartĂnez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa yet taking on a backline that hasn't kept a goalless game in the league since the start of the season may prove the best solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
The striker a surprise option for the national team
It was interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the national team window although the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. âWithout even being familiar with him, I understand what he is able to give me,â said the England coach. âHe might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a very orthodox No 9 position.â Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup assuming he is able to maintain his goalscoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim additional strikes over every other English performer in the top flight this campaign having six and is eager to increase that total as Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The full-back required as assist provider and finisher
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a measure of comfort to Fulham's bumpy start. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his boyhood club recently following five tough years in north London, has become a regular starter, driving down the left flank in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he remains their leading marksman in the league together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer last season, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who provided 10 assists last time round. Fulham's upcoming four games take in three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine strikes in the Premier League this season. Danger looms for the club that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The moment for Alexander Isak to produce for the Merseyside club
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The manager's side must have a prolonged upturn to muscle into the title race from here, along with a major upturn in results, and a chance arises with seven of their next 10 league games facing teams presently in the lower half in the standings. The danger is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's performance against aerial passes and fast breaks that is under the spotlight. It is time that Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The ÂŁ125m striker has been absent for his club in a month after picking up a groin injury when making his second appearance in the lineup in four days in Europe victory in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute in the Swedish defeat against Switzerland but was rested the subsequent meaningless match versus Slovenia to secure his availability for the World Cup playoffs. A yellow card on Tuesday would have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
