English top flight: ten highlights to keep an eye on this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker ready for a fresh battle
A Manchester reunion might be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is adapting well with Chelsea after his summer move from Manchester United and displayed his skills versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration and a ideal low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to lofting a ball to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? When the former netted for United in their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to ending Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete transfer speculation attention following a claimed £65m release clause for his prospective January departure, the gossip columns preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is to be expected from a wide player who has a half-dozen strikes and three setups and is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his team occupy an difficult situation, having undergone a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one on aggregate in their last two fixtures following an impressive start to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa however facing a backline without a goalless game for months could be the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The striker an outside choice for the Three Lions
It proved interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton striker celebrates 35 soon. “Despite not being familiar with him, I know what he could offer me,” commented the England coach. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a quite traditional No 9 position.” Having won the most recent of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be on the plane to the World Cup assuming he is able to maintain his goalscoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker has more goals compared to any English performer in England's top division this campaign having six and will be anxious to increase that total when Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The full-back required as assist provider and finisher
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a degree of positivity to Fulham's uneven opening. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his youth team last year after five tough years at Tottenham, is now a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left with the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he remains their leading marksman this season alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as a creator instead of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches feature three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine scores this season this season. A threat emerges for a team that have developed a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The moment for The striker to deliver for the Merseyside club
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to their seventh loss in 10 games. The coach's side must have a consistent improvement to force their way into the championship chase from here, as well as a significant improvement in form, and the possibility arises as seven out of their upcoming ten league games facing teams presently in the lower half in the league. The risk is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a home league defeat to Liverpool the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing versus long balls and quick transitions that remains in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has not played for his club in a month after picking up a groin problem when making his second start over a short period in the Champions League victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back off the bench during Sweden's loss by Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's inconsequential game against Slovenia to secure his availability for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card on Tuesday would have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
