Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho set for another encounter
Another northwest showdown could be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well in west London after his summer move from the Red Devils and displayed his talents versus Wolverhampton prior to the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration and a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to chipping a ball to the back post. His celebration with Neto, echoing his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of how quickly situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the former scored for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo key to ending Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation focus due to a claimed £65m release clause for his possible winter exit, the media preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable from a wide player who has six finishes and three helpers and remains joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an tricky position, experiencing a role reversal: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven-one over two games in their past two games following an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa but confronting a defence that hasn't kept a goalless game since August could be the best solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck an outside shout for the Three Lions
It was notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton forward turns 35 soon. “Without even being familiar with him, I understand what he is able to offer me,” commented the England coach. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox striker role.” Having won the most recent of his 42 England games in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup provided he is able to continue his goalscoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally than any other English footballer in the top flight this campaign with six and remains keen to boost that count as Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as creator and scorer
Sessegnon's story has offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's uneven opening. The left-sided player, who rejoined his boyhood club recently following five challenging years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, operating on the left side with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their joint-top scorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' next four games take in three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine goals in the league so far. Danger looms for a side that have built a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The moment for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to a seventh defeat in ten matches. Arne Slot's team require a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from here, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and a chance emerges as seven from their upcoming ten league games facing teams currently in the bottom half of the table. The danger is clear from Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a defeat on their own turf on the champions last season, but it is not only Liverpool's display versus long balls and fast breaks that is under scrutiny. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not featured at club level in a month following a muscle issue during his second start over a short period in Europe triumph abroad. Isak returned off the bench during Sweden's loss against Switzerland but missed Tuesday's inconsequential game versus Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A booking during the game could have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
