Premier League: ten key points to keep an eye on this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker set for a new clash
A Mancunian rematch could be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is finding his feet with Chelsea after his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and displayed his skills versus Wolverhampton prior to the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a ideal grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to lofting a cross to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the speed at which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? When the former netted for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation treatment due to a alleged £65m buyout clause for a possible mid-season move, the media preparing him for advancement out of the Premier League's average tier. It is predictable for a winger who has six goals plus three assists and is pleasurable to watch. However, his team occupy an difficult spot, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have lost seven to one combined in their previous two matches after an impressive start to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss by Aston Villa however confronting a backline that hasn't kept a clean sheet since August could be the perfect solution.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The striker a surprise shout for the national team
It was notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the international break although the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Without even having met him, I know what he could give me,” stated the England coach. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite traditional No 9 position.” Earning the last of his 42 England games in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup assuming he manages to maintain his goalscoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim more goals over every other English player in England's top division this season with six and remains keen to boost that tally when Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The full-back needed as assist provider and goalscorer
Sessegnon's story has brought a degree of warmth to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his former side last year after five difficult years at Tottenham, has emerged as a consistent pick, driving down the left with the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who registered ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four games include three of the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine goals in the league this season. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The occasion for Isak to deliver for Liverpool
The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they fell to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's side must have a sustained recovery to force their way into the title race from here, as well as a significant boost in performance, and the possibility arises with seven out of their next 10 league games facing clubs presently in the lower half in the standings. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a defeat on their own turf on the champions the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's performance versus long balls and quick transitions that remains under scrutiny. It is time that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not played for his club for a month after picking up a groin problem when making his second start over a short period in continental competition triumph in Germany. Isak returned as a substitute in the Swedish loss to Switzerland but missed the subsequent inconsequential game versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the World Cup playoffs. A caution during the game could have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
