English top flight: ten highlights to watch for this round of fixtures


Garnacho versus Walker set for another clash

A Mancunian rematch might be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker has started to settle in west London after his summer move from Old Trafford and showcased his skills in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace with a ideal low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to chipping a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the pace with which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the former scored for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT)


Antoine Semenyo crucial to ending Cherries' slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column attention amid a reported ÂŁ65m escape clause for a potential winter exit, the media positioning him for advancement from the Premier League's middle class. That is understandable from a winger who has six goals plus three setups who is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his team occupy an awkward position, experiencing a form flip: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in with successive wins, while Bournemouth are down seven-one combined in their last two games after an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi MartĂ­nez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa however taking on a defensive unit that hasn't kept a clean sheet for months might be the perfect remedy.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock


3. Welbeck an outside shout for England

It was interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause even though the Brighton attacker reaches 35 next week. “Despite not being familiar with him, I know what he is able to provide,” stated the England coach. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox No 9 role.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 England games several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be on the plane to the World Cup provided he can continue his goal-getting exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim more goals over every other English footballer in the top flight this season having six and is anxious to add to that total as Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3pm


The full-back crucial as creator and finisher

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some comfort to Fulham's uneven beginning. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his boyhood club recently after five difficult years in north London, is now a regular starter, driving down the left side in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he is their leading marksman this season alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man the previous campaign, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who provided ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four games include three among the top five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores in the league this season. Danger looms for a side that have earned a name for mid-table stability.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm


The moment for Isak to deliver for the Reds

The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat in 10 games. Arne Slot's squad need a consistent improvement to muscle into the championship chase from here, plus a dramatic boost in performance, and opportunity arises as seven of their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures versus teams presently in the bottom half in the league. The danger is clear from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders last season, however it's not just Liverpool's display against direct play and fast breaks that will be under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has been absent in domestic action for a month after picking up a groin problem when making his second start over a short period in the Champions League victory abroad. He reappeared as a substitute in the Swedish defeat to Switzerland but missed the midweek meaningless match with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A booking on Tuesday could have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient

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