Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker set for another clash
A Manchester reunion could be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his summer move from Manchester United and showcased his talents against Wolves prior to the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a flawless grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right prior to chipping a cross toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the speed at which situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the former netted for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)
The winger crucial to ending Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire rumour-mill attention amid a alleged £65m release clause for a potential winter exit, the media setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. This is to be expected for a wide player with a half-dozen strikes and three assists and remains pleasurable to watch. However, Bournemouth are in an tricky situation, experiencing a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have lost seven-one combined over their last two games after an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa however facing a defence that hasn't kept a shutout in the league since the start of the season might be the best remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
3. Welbeck an outside shout for England
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the fixture pause even though the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 soon. “Without even being familiar with him, I know what he could give me,” stated the England coach. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox striker position.” Having won the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup if he manages to maintain his goalscoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally than any other English performer in the Premier League this season on six and will be eager to boost that count when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon needed as assist provider and goalscorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided some comfort to Fulham's uneven start. The left-sided player, who rejoined his youth team last year following five tough years with Spurs, is now a regular starter, driving down the left side due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he's also their leading marksman in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man the previous campaign, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who registered ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' following four matches include three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine strikes in the Premier League so far. Danger looms for a side that have earned a standing for consistency in the middle.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The moment for Alexander Isak to produce for the Merseyside club
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they lost to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's side must have a prolonged upturn to enter the league contest from their current spot, along with a dramatic upturn in results, and a chance presents itself as seven of their next 10 league games facing sides currently in the bottom ten of the table. The risk is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display when facing aerial passes and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The big-money forward has been absent in domestic action in a month following a muscle issue while his second start in quick succession in continental competition triumph abroad. He reappeared from the bench during Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but was rested the subsequent dead rubber against Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card in that match would have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
