Premier League: 10 things to keep an eye on this round of fixtures
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a fresh clash
A Manchester reunion may be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The wide man is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from Manchester United and displayed his skills in the Wolves match before the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a ideal low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield prior to lofting a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of how quickly circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? During the youngster scored for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to ending Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire gossip column attention amid a alleged £65m buyout clause for his prospective January departure, the media preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. It is to be expected for a attacker with six goals and three setups and is joyous to watch. However, his side occupy an difficult spot, having engaged in a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have lost seven to one combined in their previous two games after an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa yet facing a backline lacking a shutout in the league since the start of the season could be the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The striker a surprise choice for the Three Lions
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break although the Brighton striker turns 35 in the coming days. “Even without having met him, I understand what he is able to offer me,” said the England boss. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox centre-forward role.” Earning the final 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup provided he manages to sustain his scoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts additional strikes compared to any English player in the top flight this campaign with six and remains eager to increase that tally when Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
4. Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and scorer
Sessegnon's story has brought a degree of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his youth team last year following five difficult years with Spurs, has become a first-team fixture, driving down the left due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer last season, has scored once while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also having to step up as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who provided 10 assists last season. Fulham's upcoming four matches feature three among the top five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine strikes in the league this season. Trouble awaits for a side that have built a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The moment for Alexander Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club
The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they succumbed to their seventh loss in ten matches. The manager's squad must have a prolonged upturn to force their way into the championship chase from here, as well as a significant upturn in results, and opportunity presents itself as seven out of their next 10 league games facing sides presently in the bottom half of the table. The danger is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a home league defeat to the title holders the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing against aerial passes and quick transitions that will be under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has been absent for his club in a month following a groin injury while his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in the Champions League victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared off the bench in Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match versus Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution during the game would have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
