Premier division: ten highlights to watch for this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker ready for another battle
A Mancunian rematch might be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and demonstrated his talents versus Wolverhampton before the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace with a ideal grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to dinking a delivery to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the pace with which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the former found the net for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo crucial to stopping Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire transfer speculation attention due to a alleged £65m escape clause for his prospective January departure, the media preparing him for advancement out of the Premier League's middle class. It is predictable for a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes plus three helpers and is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his side are in an tricky situation, experiencing a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth are down 7-1 combined in their past two matches following an strong beginning to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa however facing a defence without a goalless game since August may prove the perfect tonic.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
3. Welbeck a surprise option for the national team
It was intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the fixture pause although the Brighton forward celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Despite not being familiar with him, I know what he is able to give me,” said the England boss. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very traditional striker role.” Having won the last of his 42 international appearances in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be in the squad for the World Cup if he is able to continue his goalscoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts additional strikes than any other English performer in the Premier League this season having six and remains anxious to increase that count when Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as creator and scorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a measure of positivity to Fulham's bumpy opening. The 25-year-old, who returned to his youth team recently following five tough years in north London, has become a consistent pick, driving down the left due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he's also their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has scored once while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term owing to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who supplied ten setups last season. Fulham's upcoming four matches feature three from the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine goals in the Premier League to date. Trouble awaits for a side that have built a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
5. Time for Alexander Isak to perform for the Merseyside club
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they fell to a seventh defeat in ten matches. Arne Slot's team must have a consistent improvement to force their way into the championship chase from here, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity emerges with seven of their next 10 Premier League matches versus clubs currently in the bottom half in the league. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders last season, but it is not only Liverpool's showing against direct play and quick transitions that remains under the spotlight. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The big-money forward has not played at club level for a month following a groin injury during his second appearance in the lineup in four days in continental competition win abroad. He reappeared as a substitute in the Swedish reverse against Switzerland but sat out the subsequent dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A caution on Tuesday might have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
