Premier League: ten key points to keep an eye on this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho set for another battle
A Mancunian rematch might be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is adapting well with Chelsea after his close-season transfer from Manchester United and demonstrated his talents against Wolves before the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration and a ideal low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to chipping a delivery across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, replicating his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of how quickly things transform. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo crucial to ending Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete transfer speculation attention due to a reported £65m buyout clause for his possible mid-season move, the tabloids preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's average tier. That is to be expected for a winger who has a half-dozen strikes plus three assists and is joyous to watch. Still, his side are in an tricky spot, having undergone a form flip: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter with successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost 7-1 over two games in their previous two games following an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss by Aston Villa yet confronting a backline that hasn't kept a goalless game since August might be the best solution.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
The striker a left-field choice for England
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break even though the Brighton attacker reaches 35 next week. “Without even knowing him, I know what he can provide,” said the England coach. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a quite orthodox striker role.” Having won the last of his 42 international appearances back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be in the squad for the World Cup provided he is able to sustain his scoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has additional strikes over every other English footballer in the top flight this campaign on six and will be keen to increase that total when Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a measure of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent start. The left-sided player, who rejoined his former side last year after five tough years with Spurs, is now a first-team fixture, driving down the left flank due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he is their joint-top scorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man in the last term, has bagged once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term due to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver in a creative role instead of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last season. Fulham's next four fixtures take in three from the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine scores this season this season. A threat emerges for a team that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The moment for The striker to deliver for the Merseyside club
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they fell to loss number seven in 10 games. The coach's squad must have a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from here, plus a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity presents itself as seven of their upcoming ten Premier League matches versus sides currently in the bottom ten of the table. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a loss at Anfield on the champions in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance against direct play and counterattacks that is in focus. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not played for his club over four weeks having sustained a muscle issue while his second start in quick succession in continental competition victory in Germany. Isak returned as a substitute in the Swedish reverse against Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his fitness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card during the game would have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
