Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker set for another clash
Another northwest showdown may be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his summer move from the Red Devils and demonstrated his skills in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace and a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before lofting a ball to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of how quickly things transform. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United in the cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
The winger crucial to ending Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire transfer speculation focus due to a alleged £65m release clause for his prospective mid-season move, the media positioning him for advancement from the Premier League's middle class. It is predictable from a wide player who has a half-dozen strikes plus three assists who is delightful to watch. Still, his side occupy an awkward spot, having undergone a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth are down seven-one combined in their previous two matches after an impressive start to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa but taking on a backline lacking a shutout since August might be the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Danny Welbeck a left-field shout for the Three Lions
It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break although the Brighton striker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Without even knowing him, I know what he can offer me,” said the England manager. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional striker position.” Gaining the last of his 42 caps several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck might be selected to the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his goalscoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts more goals than any other English footballer in the Premier League this term having six and will be eager to increase that count as Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a measure of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent start. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his youth team last year after five challenging years in north London, has become a consistent pick, driving down the left flank due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he is their top goalscorer in the league as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer last season, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last season. Fulham's next four matches include three of the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores in the league this season. Trouble awaits for the club that have developed a reputation for consistency in the middle.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The moment for The striker to produce for Liverpool
The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they succumbed to loss number seven over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's side need a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from here, plus a dramatic boost in performance, and a chance presents itself as seven out of their upcoming ten Premier League matches facing clubs presently in the bottom half in the standings. The risk is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a loss at Anfield to Liverpool in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's performance versus long balls and counterattacks that is under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not played at club level in a month after picking up a groin problem when making his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in Europe triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but sat out the subsequent dead rubber with Slovenia to ensure his readiness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution during the game could have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
