Premier League: ten highlights to watch for this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker poised for a new battle
A Manchester reunion could be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The wide man is adapting well with Chelsea following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and displayed his abilities against Wolves before the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration and a perfect grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before dinking a cross to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? During the Argentine scored for United in their cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to stopping Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation focus amid a claimed £65m release clause for his possible mid-season move, the gossip columns setting him up for advancement from the Premier League's average tier. This is understandable from a attacker who has six finishes and three helpers and remains joyous to watch. Still, his team occupy an awkward position, having engaged in a body swap: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven to one over two games over their last two games following an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa yet confronting a backline lacking a shutout since August could be the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
3. Welbeck an outside shout for the Three Lions
It was intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break although the Brighton striker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Even without knowing him, I understand what he can offer me,” commented the England manager. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional striker position.” Earning the most recent of his 42 England games in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be on the plane for the World Cup provided he can maintain his goalscoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward has additional strikes than any other English footballer in the top flight this term having six and remains anxious to boost that count when Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
The full-back crucial as assist provider and finisher
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a measure of comfort to Fulham's uneven start. The left-sided player, who returned to his former side recently following five difficult years in north London, is now a regular starter, driving down the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker in the last term, has bagged once while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term because of a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver in a creative role in place of Robinson, who registered 10 assists last season. Fulham's next four games take in three of the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine scores in the league this season. Danger looms for a side that have earned a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
The moment for The striker to produce for the Reds
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they lost to a seventh defeat in 10 games. Arne Slot's side must have a consistent improvement to force their way into the league contest from this position, along with a major boost in performance, and the possibility emerges with seven out of their following ten Premier League matches facing sides currently in the bottom half in the standings. The threat is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a loss at Anfield on the champions in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's showing when facing aerial passes and counterattacks that will be under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The expensive signing has been absent for his club over four weeks following a groin problem while his second consecutive start in quick succession in the Champions League triumph in Germany. The striker came back from the bench during Sweden's loss to Switzerland but sat out the midweek meaningless match with Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A booking in that match could have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
