English top flight: ten highlights to keep an eye on this round of fixtures


Garnacho versus Walker poised for a new clash

A Manchester reunion might be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle in west London after his summer move from the Red Devils and demonstrated his skills against Wolves prior to the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before lofting a delivery to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of how quickly situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United in the cup final win over Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (all times GMT)


Antoine Semenyo key to stopping Cherries' slide

Antoine Semenyo is getting the full gossip column treatment due to a claimed £65m buyout clause for his prospective January departure, the gossip columns preparing him for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable from a attacker with six finishes plus three setups who is joyous to watch. However, his side find themselves in an difficult spot, experiencing a role reversal: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who enter on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 combined in their past two games after an strong beginning to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa but taking on a defence that hasn't kept a goalless game since August might be the perfect tonic.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM


Danny Welbeck a left-field shout for the national team

It proved interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 next week. “Without even being familiar with him, I understand what he can provide,” commented the England manager. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very conventional No 9 role.” Earning the last of his 42 caps in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup assuming he manages to maintain his goalscoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has more goals compared to any English footballer in the Premier League this season on six and remains anxious to increase that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock


Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and scorer

Sessegnon's story has brought a degree of positivity to Fulham's uneven start. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his former side last year following five tough years at Tottenham, has become a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver in a creative role instead of Robinson, who supplied ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four games include three among the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine strikes this season so far. A threat emerges for a team that have built a standing for mid-table stability.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM


The occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool

The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they fell to their seventh loss in 10 games. The coach's squad need a sustained recovery to muscle into the title race from their current spot, along with a major boost in performance, and opportunity arises with seven from their upcoming ten league games facing teams presently in the bottom half in the standings. The risk is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a loss at Anfield to Liverpool in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's display versus aerial passes and quick transitions that will be in focus. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has not featured in domestic action over four weeks following a muscle issue during his second consecutive start over a short period in continental competition triumph abroad. Isak returned from the bench in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but missed the midweek dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the World Cup playoffs. A caution in that match would have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient

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