Premier division: ten highlights to look out for this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker ready for a fresh battle
A Manchester reunion might be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and showcased his talents against Wolves before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace with a flawless low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside before lofting a delivery to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of how quickly situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? During the Argentine found the net for United in their cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)
The winger vital to stopping Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full transfer speculation focus following a claimed £65m escape clause for a possible January departure, the tabloids preparing him for advancement from the Premier League's average tier. It is predictable from a winger who has a half-dozen strikes and three setups who is joyous to watch. Still, his team are in an tricky position, having undergone a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down seven-one on aggregate in their previous two games following an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa but confronting a defensive unit without a clean sheet for months might be the ideal solution.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
3. Welbeck an outside choice for the national team
It was interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton forward turns 35 soon. “Without even knowing him, I am aware what he is able to give me,” stated the England boss. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite orthodox striker role.” Having won the last of his 42 caps several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be in the squad to the World Cup if he manages to maintain his goal-getting performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts a greater tally over every other English footballer in the Premier League this term having six and will be anxious to boost that total when Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon needed as assist provider and scorer
Sessegnon's story has offered a measure of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his former side recently after five tough years at Tottenham, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left with the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their top goalscorer this season together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as a creator instead of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' next four matches include three of the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine scores this season this season. A threat emerges for a side that have built a reputation for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm
5. Time for Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club
The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they fell to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The manager's side must have a consistent improvement to enter the title race from here, as well as a major improvement in form, and the possibility arises as seven from their upcoming ten Premier League matches versus clubs currently in the bottom ten in the standings. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a defeat on their own turf on the champions last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display against long balls and quick transitions that will be in focus. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has been absent for his club in a month following a muscle issue while his second start over a short period in continental competition triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to secure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card in that match might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
