English top flight: ten highlights to watch for this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker poised for a new encounter
A Manchester reunion may be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The wide man is adapting well in west London after his summer move from Old Trafford and showcased his abilities against Wolves before the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration and a ideal low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right before lofting a cross toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of how quickly circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? During the Argentine found the net for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT)
The winger crucial to halting Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full rumour-mill treatment amid a alleged £65m escape clause for a potential mid-season move, the media positioning him for promotion out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is understandable for a wide player with six goals plus three assists and is joyous to watch. However, his team are in an difficult situation, having undergone a body swap: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have lost seven-one combined in their previous two matches following an impressive start to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa yet confronting a defence that hasn't kept a shutout for months may prove the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
Danny Welbeck a surprise shout for England
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton striker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Despite not knowing him, I am aware what he is able to provide,” stated the England boss. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional centre-forward role.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 England games several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup assuming he can sustain his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts more goals over every other English footballer in the Premier League this term with six and is keen to increase that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
4. Sessegnon required as playmaker and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a measure of warmth to Fulham's uneven start. The left-sided player, who rejoined his former side last year following five difficult years in north London, is now a first-team fixture, driving down the left flank with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their top goalscorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man last season, has netted once while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term because of a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up in a creative role in place of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' following four matches take in three of the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine scores in the Premier League so far. A threat emerges for the club that have built a name for consistency in the middle.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
5. Time for The striker to deliver for the Merseyside club
The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The manager's squad need a prolonged upturn to force their way into the championship chase from here, along with a dramatic improvement in form, and the possibility emerges with seven of their following ten league games against teams presently in the lower half of the table. The threat is evident from Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a defeat on their own turf on the champions in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance when facing aerial passes and counterattacks that will be in focus. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not featured in domestic action for a month after picking up a groin problem while his second start over a short period in continental competition victory abroad. The striker came back from the bench in the Swedish loss to Switzerland but missed Tuesday's inconsequential game with Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for the World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card during the game would have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
