Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker poised for a new clash
A Mancunian rematch may be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his talents against Wolves prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace with a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right before lofting a cross across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the pace with which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the Argentine scored for United in their cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo key to stopping Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete transfer speculation attention amid a claimed £65m release clause for a possible winter exit, the tabloids positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's average tier. It is to be expected from a attacker who has six finishes and three setups and remains pleasurable to watch. However, Bournemouth are in an difficult spot, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven-one combined in their past two fixtures after an promising start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa but taking on a defence that hasn't kept a goalless game for months may prove the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm
3. Welbeck an outside option for the Three Lions
It proved notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window although the Brighton attacker turns 35 next week. “Without even knowing him, I am aware what he is able to give me,” said the England manager. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox No 9 role.” Having won the final 42 caps back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be on the plane for the World Cup if he is able to sustain his scoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward has additional strikes over every other English footballer in the Premier League this season on six and is eager to boost that count as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm
The full-back needed as creator and scorer
Sessegnon's story has brought a degree of comfort to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The left-sided player, who returned to his boyhood club recently after five challenging years at Tottenham, is now a consistent pick, driving down the left in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer this season together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has scored a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute in a creative role in place of Robinson, who registered 10 assists last time round. Fulham's next four games take in three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine goals in the Premier League this season. Danger looms for a side that have built a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The occasion for The striker to perform for the Reds
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The manager's squad must have a prolonged upturn to force their way into the title race from their current spot, as well as a major boost in performance, and opportunity presents itself with seven of their following ten league games against teams at the moment in the bottom half of the table. The threat is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a home league defeat to the title holders in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display against aerial passes and counterattacks that remains under scrutiny. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not featured at club level for a month having sustained a groin problem during his second start in four days in continental competition triumph abroad. Isak returned as a substitute in Sweden's loss against Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's meaningless match versus Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card on Tuesday would have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient