English top flight: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker ready for a new battle
Another northwest showdown could be in the offing as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is finding his feet in west London after his off-season signing from Manchester United and displayed his skills in the Wolves match prior to the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration with a ideal low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to chipping a ball toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? When the youngster found the net for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
2. Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete gossip column focus amid a reported £65m escape clause for a possible winter exit, the tabloids positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's average tier. That is understandable for a winger who has a half-dozen strikes plus three assists and is joyous to watch. Still, Bournemouth occupy an tricky position, experiencing a body swap: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 combined in their previous two matches following an promising start to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss to Aston Villa but taking on a defence lacking a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season may prove the perfect tonic.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
The striker a surprise shout for the national team
It proved notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the national team window even though the Brighton forward turns 35 soon. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he could give me,” stated the England coach. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox No 9 position.” Gaining the final 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be in the squad to the World Cup if he manages to maintain his goal-getting feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts a greater tally compared to any English player in the top flight this term having six and will be eager to increase that count when Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon needed as creator and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a measure of positivity to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his youth team last year after five difficult years in north London, is now a first-team fixture, driving down the left in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he remains their joint-top scorer this season together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who provided ten helpers in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' following four matches take in three from the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine goals in the Premier League to date. Danger looms for a team that have built a name for consistency in the middle.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The moment for Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club
The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they lost to loss number seven in 10 games. The coach's squad need a sustained recovery to muscle into the league contest from here, plus a significant upturn in results, and opportunity arises as seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures versus clubs at the moment in the bottom ten in the league. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a loss at Anfield to the title holders last season, however it's not just Liverpool's showing against aerial passes and fast breaks that is in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has been absent for his club for a month after picking up a muscle issue while his second appearance in the lineup in four days in Europe win abroad. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but missed Tuesday's inconsequential game with Slovenia to ensure his availability for the World Cup knockout rounds. A booking on Tuesday could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
