Premier League: 10 things to watch for this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a fresh encounter
A Mancunian rematch could be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker has started to settle in west London following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration with a ideal grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right before lofting a cross toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the speed at which things transform. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? During the youngster scored for United during their cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT)
The winger vital to stopping Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full gossip column focus amid a alleged £65m buyout clause for a possible January departure, the media setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. This is predictable for a winger who has a half-dozen strikes plus three helpers who is joyous to watch. However, his side are in an awkward situation, having engaged in a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive on successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost seven to one combined over their previous two fixtures after an impressive start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss to Aston Villa yet facing a defensive unit lacking a shutout in the league since the start of the season may prove the best remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
The striker a surprise choice for the national team
It proved notable to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window although the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Even without being familiar with him, I understand what he is able to provide,” commented the England manager. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional No 9 role.” Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup assuming he manages to continue his scoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally compared to any English performer in the Premier League this season with six and is eager to add to that total as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The full-back needed as creator and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered some comfort to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his former side recently after five difficult years at Tottenham, has emerged as a first-team fixture, operating on the left flank due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he's also their leading marksman this season as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable until 2026 owing to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute in a creative role in place of Robinson, who provided ten setups last season. The Cottagers' next four fixtures feature three from the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores in the Premier League to date. A threat emerges for a side that have built a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
5. Time for The striker to deliver for Liverpool
The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat in 10 games. Arne Slot's team need a sustained recovery to enter the championship chase from here, as well as a major improvement in form, and a chance emerges with seven of their following ten Premier League matches against teams presently in the bottom half of the table. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a defeat on their own turf to the title holders in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's display when facing aerial passes and quick transitions that will be under the spotlight. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has not featured at club level in a month after picking up a muscle issue when making his second consecutive start in quick succession in the Champions League triumph in Germany. Isak returned as a substitute during Sweden's reverse to Switzerland but sat out the midweek meaningless match against Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A booking on Tuesday might have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
