Premier League: ten key points to keep an eye on this round of fixtures


Walker faces Garnacho poised for a fresh clash

A Manchester reunion could be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is adapting well with Chelsea after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and displayed his talents against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a flawless grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right prior to chipping a cross toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the youngster found the net for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)


The winger crucial to stopping Cherries' slide

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full rumour-mill attention amid a claimed £65m release clause for his potential mid-season move, the tabloids setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's average tier. This is understandable from a wide player with a half-dozen strikes and three helpers and remains joyous to watch. However, his team find themselves in an tricky spot, experiencing a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one combined in their past two matches after an strong start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa however confronting a defence lacking a goalless game for months may prove the perfect solution.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm


3. Welbeck a left-field choice for the national team

It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Even without knowing him, I am aware what he is able to give me,” commented the England manager. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox striker role.” Having won the final 42 England games in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup assuming he is able to continue his scoring performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim more goals than any other English footballer in England's top division this term on six and remains keen to add to that tally when Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock


The full-back needed as assist provider and finisher

Sessegnon's story has brought some warmth to Fulham's uneven start. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his youth team recently after five challenging years in north London, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left flank in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer in the league as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term owing to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who supplied 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four matches include three among the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine goals in the league to date. Danger looms for the club that have earned a reputation for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM


5. Time for The striker to perform for Liverpool

The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they succumbed to their seventh loss in 10 games. The coach's team require a prolonged upturn to enter the title race from here, plus a dramatic boost in performance, and a chance emerges with seven of their upcoming ten league games versus clubs at the moment in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool last season, but it is not only Liverpool's performance versus direct play and counterattacks that is under the spotlight. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The £125m striker has not played in domestic action over four weeks after picking up a muscle issue while his second consecutive start in quick succession in Europe victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back off the bench in Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's inconsequential game against Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A caution during the game might have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient

Victoria Anderson
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