Premier division: ten key points to keep an eye on this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho set for a fresh clash
Another northwest showdown might be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker has started to settle with Chelsea following his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and demonstrated his abilities against Wolves before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto blended electric speed and a flawless low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to lofting a delivery toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the former netted for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
The winger key to halting Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire transfer speculation focus due to a alleged £65m release clause for his prospective winter exit, the media setting him up for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. This is to be expected for a attacker who has six goals plus three assists and is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side occupy an awkward position, having undergone a form flip: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who enter with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven-one on aggregate over their previous two fixtures after an strong start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa however facing a defensive unit lacking a clean sheet since August could be the best solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm
3. Welbeck an outside choice for England
It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton attacker turns 35 next week. “Without even being familiar with him, I am aware what he can offer me,” stated the England coach. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a quite traditional No 9 position.” Earning the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his goal-getting feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts additional strikes than any other English player in the top flight this term having six and remains eager to add to that total as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon required as creator and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a degree of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The left-sided player, who returned to his former side recently following five challenging years in north London, has become a regular starter, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he's also their top goalscorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has netted one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term owing to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as a creator in place of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last time round. Fulham's next four fixtures take in three among the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine goals in the league so far. Danger looms for a side that have earned a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The moment for Isak to perform for the Merseyside club
The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they succumbed to loss number seven in 10 games. Arne Slot's team require a sustained recovery to force their way into the championship chase from their current spot, as well as a major boost in performance, and the possibility emerges as seven out of their next 10 top-flight fixtures against clubs presently in the bottom ten of the table. The danger is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing versus direct play and counterattacks that is under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The expensive signing has been absent in domestic action for a month after picking up a groin problem while his second start over a short period in continental competition win abroad. The striker came back from the bench in the Swedish defeat to Switzerland but was rested the midweek inconsequential game with Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A caution during the game would have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
