Premier division: ten highlights to look out for this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho poised for a new battle
Another northwest showdown could be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is finding his feet with Chelsea after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and demonstrated his skills in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace with a flawless grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to chipping a cross to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of how quickly circumstances change. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? When the youngster netted for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to stopping Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire transfer speculation treatment amid a alleged £65m buyout clause for his possible January departure, the gossip columns positioning him for advancement from the Premier League's average tier. That is predictable from a attacker with six goals plus three helpers and is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an difficult situation, having engaged in a body swap: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth are down seven to one on aggregate in their past two matches following an promising opening to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa but confronting a defence lacking a clean sheet for months could be the best remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
3. Welbeck a surprise choice for England
It was interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break even though the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Even without being familiar with him, I am aware what he could provide,” stated the England boss. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox striker position.” Gaining the final 42 England games back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup if he can continue his goalscoring performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker has additional strikes than any other English player in the Premier League this term on six and remains anxious to increase that total when Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon required as creator and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his youth team recently after five challenging years at Tottenham, is now a regular starter, operating on the left flank with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man last season, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver as a creator replacing Robinson, who registered ten setups in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four matches include three among the best five and Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine strikes in the league so far. Danger looms for the club that have built a reputation for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
5. Time for The striker to deliver for the Reds
The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they fell to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The coach's team need a consistent improvement to muscle into the title race from this position, plus a significant boost in performance, and the possibility presents itself as seven out of their next 10 top-flight fixtures versus clubs at the moment in the bottom half of the table. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a home league defeat on the champions in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's performance versus direct play and counterattacks that remains in focus. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not featured at club level over four weeks following a groin injury during his second start in four days in the Champions League triumph abroad. He reappeared as a substitute in the Swedish defeat to Switzerland but sat out the subsequent inconsequential game against Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the World Cup playoffs. A booking during the game could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
