Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker set for a new clash
A Mancunian rematch may be on the cards when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is adapting well with Chelsea following his summer move from the Red Devils and showcased his skills in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a perfect low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield prior to lofting a delivery across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the speed at which situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the youngster netted for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo key to halting Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full rumour-mill attention following a alleged £65m escape clause for a possible January departure, the tabloids positioning him for graduation from the Premier League's average tier. This is to be expected for a attacker with six finishes and three helpers who is pleasurable to watch. However, Bournemouth are in an difficult spot, experiencing a body swap: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth are down 7-1 on aggregate in their past two matches after an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa yet confronting a backline without a shutout in the league since the start of the season could be the ideal solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
3. Welbeck a left-field choice for England
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the fixture pause even though the Brighton forward reaches 35 soon. “Without even knowing him, I am aware what he is able to provide,” commented the England boss. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox centre-forward position.” Gaining the last of his 42 England games in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup if he manages to sustain his goal-getting exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals compared to any English player in the top flight this campaign on six and is anxious to boost that tally as Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and finisher
Sessegnon's story has provided some warmth to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his youth team last year after five challenging years with Spurs, has emerged as a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he remains their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man last season, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver as a creator in place of Robinson, who registered ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' following four games include three of the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine goals in the Premier League to date. Danger looms for a side that have built a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
5. Time for The striker to deliver for the Merseyside club
The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they fell to their seventh loss in 10 games. Arne Slot's side must have a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from here, along with a major improvement in form, and opportunity presents itself with seven from their upcoming ten Premier League matches versus clubs currently in the lower half in the league. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's performance against direct play and fast breaks that is in focus. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not played in domestic action over four weeks following a groin problem when making his second consecutive start in quick succession in Europe victory in Germany. He reappeared off the bench in the Swedish defeat by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card on Tuesday could have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
