Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker set for a new battle
Another northwest showdown could be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is finding his feet with Chelsea after his summer move from Manchester United and showcased his skills versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a perfect grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before chipping a cross to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the pace with which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo crucial to stopping Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire rumour-mill treatment amid a claimed £65m release clause for his prospective winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. It is understandable from a attacker who has six goals plus three setups who is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his team find themselves in an difficult situation, having undergone a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in on successive wins, while Bournemouth are down 7-1 on aggregate over their last two games after an impressive start to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa however taking on a backline without a goalless game for months could be the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm
Danny Welbeck a surprise option for the Three Lions
It seemed intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window although the Brighton forward reaches 35 in the coming days. “Despite not knowing him, I am aware what he could give me,” commented the England boss. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a very orthodox striker role.” Earning the last of his 42 international appearances back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be in the squad for the World Cup if he manages to continue his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim more goals than any other English player in the Premier League this season with six and will be keen to boost that count as Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Ryan Sessegnon required as playmaker and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a degree of warmth to Fulham's bumpy start. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his boyhood club last year after five challenging years with Spurs, is now a regular starter, operating on the left side with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he's also their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man the previous campaign, has netted one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers last time round. Fulham's next four fixtures take in three among the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine scores this season so far. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a reputation for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The moment for The striker to perform for the Reds
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The manager's side require a sustained recovery to muscle into the title race from their current spot, along with a dramatic improvement in form, and the possibility presents itself as seven from their following ten Premier League matches against sides currently in the bottom half in the league. The risk is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a loss at Anfield on the champions last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display versus aerial passes and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not played at club level over four weeks following a muscle issue when making his second start in quick succession in continental competition triumph in Germany. He reappeared off the bench in Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but sat out the midweek dead rubber against Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A caution in that match would have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
