Premier League: ten key points to look out for this round of fixtures
Walker faces Garnacho poised for a fresh clash
Another northwest showdown could be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and displayed his abilities against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a flawless low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to lofting a ball to the back post. His celebration with Neto, echoing his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus HĆøjlund, acted as a indication of the pace with which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United in the cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (start times GMT)
The winger vital to stopping Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full rumour-mill focus following a reported Ā£65m release clause for his prospective mid-season move, the gossip columns positioning him for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is predictable from a attacker with a half-dozen strikes and three assists and remains delightful to watch. However, Bournemouth are in an difficult position, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth are down seven to one combined in their previous two matches following an promising opening to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi MartĆnez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa however confronting a defence that hasn't kept a clean sheet for months could be the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
The striker an outside shout for the Three Lions
It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break even though the Brighton attacker reaches 35 soon. āDespite not having met him, I am aware what he can give me,ā commented the England manager. āHe might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite orthodox centre-forward position.ā Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he can continue his goal-getting performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has additional strikes over every other English player in England's top division this season having six and remains keen to boost that count as Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The full-back required as creator and goalscorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a measure of warmth to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The left-sided player, who came back to his youth team last year after five difficult years in north London, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he remains their top goalscorer this season together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man last season, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last time round. Fulham's upcoming four matches include three among the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine goals in the Premier League this season. A threat emerges for a team that have earned a standing for consistency in the middle.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The moment for Alexander Isak to produce for the Reds
The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they fell to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The coach's team must have a consistent improvement to force their way into the league contest from their current spot, along with a dramatic boost in performance, and the possibility emerges with seven from their upcoming ten league games facing sides presently in the bottom half of the table. The danger is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a loss at Anfield to the title holders in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's performance when facing aerial passes and quick transitions that is under the spotlight. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not featured in domestic action over four weeks after picking up a groin problem during his second consecutive start in quick succession in the Champions League triumph in Germany. The striker came back off the bench in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but missed the midweek meaningless match against Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card in that match would have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
