Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho set for a new clash
A Mancunian rematch might be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and displayed his talents against Wolves before the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a ideal grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right before lofting a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the Argentine scored for United in their cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
The winger vital to stopping Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column attention following a alleged £65m buyout clause for his prospective winter exit, the media positioning him for graduation from the Premier League's average tier. This is predictable for a winger who has six finishes plus three helpers and remains pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side occupy an difficult spot, having undergone a body swap: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who come in with successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost seven to one combined over their last two fixtures following an impressive start to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss to Aston Villa however confronting a defence without a goalless game in the league since the start of the season could be the best remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm
Danny Welbeck an outside option for England
It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton striker celebrates 35 next week. “Without even being familiar with him, I know what he can provide,” stated the England manager. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite traditional striker role.” Earning the last of his 42 England games back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup assuming he is able to maintain his goal-getting exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has additional strikes compared to any English player in the Premier League this season with six and will be eager to add to that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon crucial as creator and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some positivity to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his boyhood club recently after five difficult years at Tottenham, is now a regular starter, driving down the left flank due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their top goalscorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has scored a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's next four games take in three of the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine scores in the Premier League so far. Danger looms for the club that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The occasion for Isak to perform for the Reds
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they fell to loss number seven in 10 games. The coach's squad need a consistent improvement to muscle into the championship chase from this position, as well as a significant improvement in form, and the possibility arises as seven from their following ten Premier League matches facing clubs currently in the lower half of the table. The risk is clear from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's display when facing long balls and quick transitions that will be under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not played at club level for a month following a groin problem when making his second start over a short period in continental competition win abroad. The striker came back from the bench during Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but missed Tuesday's meaningless match versus Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card during the game would have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
