English top flight: 10 things to watch for this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho poised for a fresh encounter
Another northwest showdown could be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is adapting well in west London following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and demonstrated his skills against Wolves prior to the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield prior to chipping a cross toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? When the youngster scored for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)
Antoine Semenyo key to halting Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete rumour-mill focus due to a claimed £65m release clause for a prospective mid-season move, the media setting him up for promotion out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable for a attacker who has six goals and three setups and is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his team find themselves in an awkward position, experiencing a form flip: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 on aggregate over their past two fixtures after an promising opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa however confronting a defence that hasn't kept a goalless game in the league since the start of the season could be the best solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Danny Welbeck a surprise choice for the Three Lions
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times during the national team window although the Brighton forward reaches 35 next week. “Despite not having met him, I am aware what he can give me,” stated the England manager. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a quite traditional striker position.” Earning the last of his 42 international appearances several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts additional strikes compared to any English player in the top flight this term having six and is eager to boost that count when Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon required as assist provider and finisher
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a degree of comfort to Fulham's uneven beginning. The left-sided player, who rejoined his boyhood club last year after five difficult years with Spurs, is now a consistent pick, operating on the left flank due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he remains their top goalscorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man last season, has netted a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver in a creative role in place of Robinson, who provided 10 assists last season. Fulham's following four fixtures take in three from the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine strikes this season so far. Danger looms for a side that have developed a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The occasion for Isak to produce for the Merseyside club
The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they succumbed to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The coach's side must have a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, along with a dramatic upturn in results, and a chance emerges with seven from their following ten league games facing clubs at the moment in the lower half in the standings. The threat is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a home league defeat to the title holders the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing when facing direct play and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The big-money forward has not featured in domestic action over four weeks following a muscle issue while his second appearance in the lineup in four days in continental competition win in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but sat out the midweek meaningless match with Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the World Cup knockout rounds. A booking on Tuesday might have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
