English top flight: 10 things to look out for this round of fixtures
1. Garnacho and Walker ready for another clash
A Mancunian rematch might be in the offing as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is finding his feet with Chelsea after his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his abilities against Wolves prior to the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield prior to chipping a cross across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of how quickly circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the former found the net for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
The winger key to halting Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete rumour-mill focus due to a alleged £65m buyout clause for a potential winter exit, the tabloids positioning him for promotion from the Premier League's average tier. This is understandable from a wide player with a half-dozen strikes plus three helpers who is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his side are in an tricky position, having engaged in a form flip: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one combined in their last two matches after an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa yet confronting a defensive unit that hasn't kept a clean sheet for months could be the perfect tonic.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The striker a surprise choice for the Three Lions
It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break although the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Even without knowing him, I know what he is able to offer me,” commented the England boss. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite orthodox centre-forward role.” Gaining the last of his 42 England games in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be selected to the World Cup assuming he can sustain his goalscoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts a greater tally over every other English performer in the top flight this season with six and is keen to increase that total as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and goalscorer
Sessegnon's story has provided a degree of positivity to Fulham's bumpy start. The left-sided player, who returned to his boyhood club recently following five difficult years at Tottenham, has emerged as a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left side with the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 due to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers last time round. Fulham's next four matches take in three from the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine goals this season this season. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The moment for Alexander Isak to perform for the Merseyside club
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they succumbed to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The coach's squad need a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, plus a dramatic upturn in results, and the possibility presents itself with seven out of their following ten Premier League matches versus sides at the moment in the lower half in the standings. The risk is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's showing against aerial passes and counterattacks that remains under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not featured at club level over four weeks following a muscle issue when making his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in Europe triumph in Germany. Isak returned off the bench during Sweden's reverse to Switzerland but sat out the midweek dead rubber with Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A caution during the game would have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
