English top flight: ten highlights to look out for this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker poised for another clash
A Mancunian rematch may be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and displayed his talents versus Wolverhampton before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace and a ideal grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to chipping a cross across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of how quickly things transform. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? During the youngster scored for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo key to halting Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete transfer speculation treatment due to a alleged £65m buyout clause for his prospective winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. This is understandable for a winger with six goals plus three assists and remains delightful to watch. However, his side occupy an tricky position, having engaged in a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who enter on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 over two games in their past two fixtures following an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa however facing a defence lacking a goalless game in the league since the start of the season could be the best remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
3. Welbeck a surprise option for the national team
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the international break even though the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Without even knowing him, I am aware what he can offer me,” said the England coach. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional striker position.” Earning the final 42 England games in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be selected for the World Cup if he manages to sustain his goalscoring performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts additional strikes than any other English footballer in the top flight this campaign with six and is anxious to add to that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The full-back crucial as assist provider and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided some warmth to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his former side recently after five challenging years with Spurs, is now a consistent pick, operating on the left flank in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their leading marksman in the league together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who registered ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' next four matches take in three among the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine scores in the Premier League this season. Danger looms for a side that have developed a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
The occasion for The striker to perform for the Reds
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The manager's side require a prolonged upturn to muscle into the championship chase from their current spot, along with a dramatic boost in performance, and a chance presents itself as seven from their following ten top-flight fixtures facing sides presently in the lower half of the table. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a home league defeat on the champions the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's display versus direct play and fast breaks that remains under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not featured in domestic action over four weeks having sustained a groin injury during his second start in quick succession in Europe victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back off the bench in Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but was rested the midweek meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution during the game could have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
