Premier division: ten highlights to watch for this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker ready for another clash
Another northwest showdown might be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his summer move from Manchester United and showcased his talents in the Wolves match before the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a flawless grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before lofting a delivery across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the speed at which situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? When the youngster scored for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (all times GMT)
The winger crucial to stopping Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire rumour-mill focus amid a reported £65m release clause for a potential winter exit, the gossip columns preparing him for promotion out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is predictable from a attacker with a half-dozen strikes plus three helpers who is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his team occupy an awkward position, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one combined over their previous two games following an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss by Aston Villa but taking on a backline without a clean sheet for months may prove the perfect tonic.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm
Danny Welbeck an outside choice for the national team
It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the national team window although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 soon. “Without even having met him, I am aware what he is able to offer me,” stated the England coach. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional No 9 position.” Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be selected to the World Cup assuming he manages to continue his goal-getting exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim additional strikes compared to any English performer in England's top division this term on six and remains eager to boost that tally when Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
4. Sessegnon needed as creator and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some positivity to Fulham's uneven start. The left-sided player, who came back to his former side recently following five challenging years at Tottenham, has emerged as a first-team fixture, operating on the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man in the last term, has scored once while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute in a creative role replacing Robinson, who provided 10 assists last season. Fulham's upcoming four games take in three among the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine strikes this season so far. Trouble awaits for a side that have earned a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The moment for Alexander Isak to perform for the Merseyside club
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they lost to their seventh loss in 10 games. The coach's squad need a consistent improvement to enter the championship chase from their current spot, along with a major improvement in form, and opportunity presents itself with seven from their next 10 league games facing teams presently in the bottom half of the table. The risk is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a loss at Anfield to Liverpool the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's display versus aerial passes and quick transitions that will be in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The big-money forward has not played for his club over four weeks having sustained a groin injury while his second consecutive start in four days in the Champions League victory abroad. He reappeared as a substitute in Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's meaningless match versus Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution in that match could have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
