Premier division: ten key points to watch for this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker poised for a new encounter
Another northwest showdown could be in the offing as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is finding his feet with Chelsea following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and displayed his abilities against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a ideal low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to lofting a ball toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus HĂžjlund, acted as a testament of how quickly circumstances change. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? During the youngster scored for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (start times GMT)
The winger key to halting Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete gossip column attention amid a reported ÂŁ65m escape clause for a potential mid-season move, the media positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's average tier. That is predictable for a winger with six finishes plus three assists who is joyous to watch. Still, his team occupy an difficult spot, having engaged in a role reversal: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who enter with successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 over two games in their last two fixtures after an strong opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi MartĂnez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa however taking on a backline that hasn't kept a shutout in the league since the start of the season may prove the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
Danny Welbeck a surprise shout for the national team
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton attacker turns 35 soon. âWithout even knowing him, I know what he could give me,â said the England coach. âHe might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional striker role.â Earning the last of his 42 international appearances in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup provided he manages to continue his scoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally over every other English footballer in the top flight this term with six and will be keen to boost that total as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
Ryan Sessegnon needed as assist provider and goalscorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a measure of warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The left-sided player, who came back to his boyhood club recently following five tough years in north London, has become a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left side due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he is their leading marksman in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. RaĂșl JimĂ©nez, their leading man last season, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as a creator replacing Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last season. The Cottagers' next four fixtures take in three from the top five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine strikes this season this season. A threat emerges for the club that have earned a name for consistency in the middle.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's squad must have a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from this position, as well as a dramatic boost in performance, and a chance emerges as seven of their next 10 top-flight fixtures against teams currently in the lower half in the league. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a loss at Anfield on the champions last season, however it's not just Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and quick transitions that remains under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The expensive signing has not played at club level for a month following a groin injury during his second consecutive start in quick succession in continental competition triumph abroad. He reappeared off the bench during Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but missed Tuesday's inconsequential game versus Slovenia to secure his fitness for the World Cup qualifiers. A booking in that match would have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
