Premier division: ten key points to look out for this matchday


Walker faces Garnacho ready for a new clash

A Manchester reunion could be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from Manchester United and demonstrated his abilities against Wolves prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a flawless grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield before chipping a delivery across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, echoing his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of how quickly circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (start times GMT)


The winger crucial to ending Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire rumour-mill attention amid a claimed £65m buyout clause for his prospective winter exit, the media positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's middle class. It is understandable from a wide player with six finishes and three setups and remains joyous to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth occupy an difficult situation, experiencing a form flip: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost seven-one on aggregate over their last two games following an promising opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa yet confronting a defence without a goalless game since August might be the ideal tonic.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM


3. Welbeck a surprise shout for the national team

It proved notable to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window even though the Brighton forward turns 35 in the coming days. “Without even having met him, I understand what he could give me,” stated the England coach. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox centre-forward position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck might be in the squad for the World Cup provided he manages to sustain his goal-getting performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally than any other English footballer in England's top division this season having six and remains eager to boost that count as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday three o'clock


4. Sessegnon required as playmaker and finisher

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some comfort to Fulham's uneven opening. The left-sided player, who came back to his youth team recently following five challenging years with Spurs, is now a regular starter, driving down the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer the previous campaign, has netted one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up in a creative role in place of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last season. Fulham's following four matches feature three from the best five and Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine strikes this season this season. Trouble awaits for a side that have developed a name for mid-table stability.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM


The moment for Alexander Isak to deliver for the Reds

The debate about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they fell to loss number seven in ten matches. Arne Slot's side must have a sustained recovery to muscle into the league contest from here, along with a major boost in performance, and the possibility arises as seven out of their next 10 top-flight fixtures versus clubs at the moment in the bottom half of the table. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a loss at Anfield to the title holders in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing against aerial passes and fast breaks that is in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The expensive signing has been absent for his club in a month following a muscle issue while his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in the Champions League triumph in Germany. Isak returned off the bench during Sweden's loss to Switzerland but was rested the subsequent meaningless match with Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A booking during the game could have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient

Jamie Austin
Jamie Austin

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