Premier League: ten highlights to watch for this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho ready for another encounter
Another northwest showdown might be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker has started to settle in west London following his off-season signing from Old Trafford and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration and a ideal low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield prior to lofting a delivery to the back post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the pace with which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? When the former found the net for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo key to halting Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete transfer speculation attention following a alleged £65m buyout clause for his possible mid-season move, the media setting him up for advancement out of the Premier League's average tier. It is understandable from a attacker with a half-dozen strikes plus three helpers and is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth find themselves in an difficult situation, having engaged in a role reversal: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down seven to one on aggregate in their last two fixtures after an strong start to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa however taking on a backline lacking a shutout for months might be the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm
Danny Welbeck an outside option for England
It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Despite not knowing him, I know what he is able to give me,” stated the England manager. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox centre-forward role.” Having won the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be selected to the World Cup provided he manages to sustain his goalscoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward has a greater tally compared to any English footballer in England's top division this season on six and will be anxious to add to that total when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The full-back needed as creator and goalscorer
Sessegnon's story has provided a degree of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his boyhood club recently following five difficult years at Tottenham, has become a first-team fixture, driving down the left side in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he is their leading marksman in the league alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who provided 10 assists last season. The Cottagers' following four fixtures include three of the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine scores this season to date. A threat emerges for a team that have built a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The moment for Isak to produce for the Merseyside club
The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to a seventh defeat in ten matches. Arne Slot's side must have a prolonged upturn to enter the championship chase from their current spot, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and a chance emerges with seven out of their upcoming ten league games versus clubs presently in the bottom ten of the table. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a loss at Anfield to the title holders in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's performance when facing long balls and quick transitions that remains under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has not played for his club over four weeks following a groin problem during his second start in four days in the Champions League triumph abroad. The striker came back off the bench during Sweden's reverse to Switzerland but was rested the midweek inconsequential game with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A booking on Tuesday might have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient