Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker poised for a fresh battle
Another northwest showdown could be on the cards when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well in west London after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and displayed his skills versus Wolverhampton before the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace with a ideal grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right before chipping a delivery toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the pace with which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? When the youngster netted for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo crucial to halting Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete gossip column attention following a alleged £65m escape clause for his potential winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. This is understandable for a attacker with six goals plus three assists who is delightful to watch. However, Bournemouth find themselves in an awkward spot, having undergone a form flip: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth are down seven to one combined over their previous two fixtures following an promising opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa yet facing a defensive unit without a shutout in the league since the start of the season may prove the perfect solution.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck an outside shout for the Three Lions
It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break even though the Brighton attacker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Without even knowing him, I understand what he can offer me,” stated the England coach. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox centre-forward role.” Having won the final 42 England games several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck might be in the squad to the World Cup if he can continue his scoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim a greater tally than any other English footballer in England's top division this term with six and remains eager to increase that count as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
Ryan Sessegnon required as creator and scorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought some warmth to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his boyhood club last year after five challenging years in north London, has emerged as a regular starter, operating on the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up as a creator replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures take in three among the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine strikes in the Premier League this season. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
5. Time for Isak to perform for the Merseyside club
The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they succumbed to loss number seven over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's team require a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from here, plus a major upturn in results, and a chance arises as seven of their next 10 league games versus sides currently in the bottom ten of the table. The threat is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf on the champions the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's showing against long balls and counterattacks that will be under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The big-money forward has been absent for his club in a month following a groin problem when making his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in Europe win at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared as a substitute in the Swedish defeat by Switzerland but sat out the midweek meaningless match against Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the World Cup playoffs. A booking in that match might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
