Premier division: ten key points to watch for this weekend


1. Garnacho and Walker poised for another clash

A Manchester reunion may be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his summer move from the Red Devils and showcased his skills in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a perfect grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to chipping a ball to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of how quickly situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? When the former scored for United in the Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)


The winger key to stopping Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column treatment amid a reported £65m buyout clause for his possible winter exit, the media preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's average tier. It is predictable for a attacker with six goals plus three assists who is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an tricky situation, having engaged in a form flip: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who enter on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down 7-1 on aggregate in their last two games after an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa yet facing a defensive unit without a shutout since August might be the best solution.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM


The striker an outside choice for the Three Lions

It seemed intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton attacker turns 35 in the coming days. “Even without being familiar with him, I am aware what he could provide,” said the England boss. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a very orthodox striker position.” Having won the last of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be in the squad to the World Cup provided he manages to continue his goal-getting performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker has a greater tally compared to any English performer in the top flight this campaign on six and remains keen to increase that total when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock


Ryan Sessegnon required as assist provider and finisher

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a measure of warmth to Fulham's bumpy opening. The left-sided player, who rejoined his former side recently after five difficult years with Spurs, has become a first-team fixture, driving down the left with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he's also their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute in a creative role in place of Robinson, who registered ten helpers in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' following four matches feature three among the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine goals in the Premier League to date. Danger looms for the club that have earned a reputation for consistency in the middle.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm


The occasion for The striker to deliver for Liverpool

The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they fell to their seventh loss in 10 games. The manager's team require a prolonged upturn to enter the league contest from here, as well as a significant upturn in results, and a chance arises as seven of their next 10 league games versus clubs presently in the lower half in the league. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a home league defeat to Liverpool the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display versus aerial passes and fast breaks that remains in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not played at club level over four weeks after picking up a muscle issue during his second start over a short period in continental competition win in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's inconsequential game against Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card in that match might have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient

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