Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker ready for a new clash
A Manchester reunion may be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is finding his feet with Chelsea after his off-season signing from Manchester United and showcased his talents in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended electric speed and a perfect grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right prior to dinking a ball across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the speed at which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? When the youngster netted for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
The winger crucial to ending Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete transfer speculation treatment amid a alleged £65m escape clause for his possible winter exit, the gossip columns preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's middle class. That is to be expected for a winger with a half-dozen strikes and three setups and remains joyous to watch. However, his team are in an difficult spot, experiencing a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have lost seven to one over two games in their last two fixtures following an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa but confronting a defensive unit that hasn't kept a shutout for months might be the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
3. Welbeck an outside shout for the national team
It seemed intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the national team window even though the Brighton striker reaches 35 next week. “Without even having met him, I know what he could give me,” stated the England coach. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a very traditional striker role.” Earning the last of his 42 England games several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be selected for the World Cup if he manages to maintain his scoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts more goals than any other English player in the Premier League this term on six and remains eager to boost that count when Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Ryan Sessegnon needed as assist provider and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a measure of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his boyhood club recently after five tough years at Tottenham, has emerged as a regular starter, pushing forward on the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer the previous campaign, has scored once while Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period because of hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who registered ten setups last time round. Fulham's upcoming four fixtures take in three among the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine scores this season to date. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The moment for Alexander Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club
The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to their seventh loss in 10 games. The manager's side need a sustained recovery to force their way into the league contest from this position, along with a dramatic boost in performance, and opportunity presents itself with seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures facing clubs presently in the bottom ten in the league. The danger is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a loss at Anfield to Liverpool the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's showing against long balls and counterattacks that remains in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not featured for his club over four weeks after picking up a muscle issue during his second consecutive start in quick succession in continental competition triumph in Germany. He reappeared off the bench in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but sat out the subsequent inconsequential game versus Slovenia to secure his readiness for the World Cup playoffs. A caution in that match would have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
