English top flight: 10 things to look out for this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker set for a new battle
Another northwest showdown might be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and showcased his skills in the Wolves match before the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto blended electric speed and a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before dinking a cross across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of how quickly circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the former netted for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo key to halting Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete gossip column attention following a claimed £65m release clause for a possible January departure, the gossip columns positioning him for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. It is understandable from a wide player with six goals and three assists and is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth are in an difficult situation, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 combined in their past two games following an strong start to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa yet facing a defence that hasn't kept a clean sheet since August could be the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a surprise shout for the national team
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the fixture pause even though the Brighton striker reaches 35 soon. “Despite not knowing him, I know what he is able to offer me,” said the England manager. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite traditional No 9 position.” Earning the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup provided he manages to maintain his goal-getting exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts a greater tally compared to any English player in England's top division this season on six and is anxious to boost that count as Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm
The full-back needed as assist provider and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some warmth to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The left-sided player, who rejoined his boyhood club last year after five challenging years at Tottenham, has emerged as a consistent pick, driving down the left side due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he's also their leading marksman in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker last season, has scored once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also having to step up as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who registered ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' following four games include three of the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine scores in the Premier League to date. Trouble awaits for a side that have built a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
The occasion for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they fell to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The coach's team require a prolonged upturn to enter the league contest from here, plus a significant boost in performance, and the possibility arises with seven from their upcoming ten Premier League matches facing clubs currently in the lower half in the standings. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a home league defeat to Liverpool the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's display against aerial passes and quick transitions that remains in focus. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not played for his club over four weeks after picking up a groin problem while his second consecutive start in four days in the Champions League win abroad. He reappeared from the bench in Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but was rested the subsequent meaningless match with Slovenia to secure his readiness for the World Cup playoffs. A booking during the game might have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
