Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a fresh encounter
A Mancunian rematch may be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The wide man is adapting well in west London following his off-season signing from Old Trafford and showcased his talents in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace with a flawless low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to dinking a ball to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of the speed at which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to halting Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full gossip column treatment amid a claimed £65m buyout clause for his prospective January departure, the media positioning him for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable for a wide player with six finishes and three helpers and remains joyous to watch. Still, his team are in an awkward situation, having undergone a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven-one on aggregate in their last two matches following an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa but confronting a backline without a shutout in the league since the start of the season might be the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a left-field shout for the national team
It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the fixture pause although the Brighton forward reaches 35 next week. “Despite not knowing him, I am aware what he is able to offer me,” commented the England manager. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional No 9 position.” Having won the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck might be in the squad to the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his scoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim additional strikes over every other English performer in England's top division this season having six and is keen to increase that total when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon needed as assist provider and scorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered some comfort to Fulham's bumpy start. The 25-year-old, who returned to his former side last year following five tough years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he is their leading marksman in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man in the last term, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver in a creative role in place of Robinson, who registered ten setups in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four games include three of the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine strikes this season this season. Danger looms for a team that have earned a standing for consistency in the middle.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
5. Time for The striker to deliver for the Reds
The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they fell to their seventh loss in ten matches. The coach's side need a consistent improvement to force their way into the championship chase from here, as well as a significant boost in performance, and a chance emerges as seven from their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures facing teams at the moment in the lower half in the league. The threat is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a home league defeat to the title holders the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance versus long balls and fast breaks that remains under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has been absent for his club over four weeks having sustained a groin injury while his second consecutive start in quick succession in Europe triumph in Germany. Isak returned off the bench in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but sat out the subsequent inconsequential game versus Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the World Cup qualifiers. A booking in that match could have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
