Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this round of fixtures
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a new clash
A Manchester reunion might be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and showcased his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a perfect grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to lofting a cross toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the pace with which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United in their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (all times GMT)
2. Semenyo key to stopping Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete gossip column treatment due to a claimed £65m buyout clause for his prospective mid-season move, the gossip columns preparing him for advancement out of the Premier League's middle class. That is understandable from a attacker with six finishes and three helpers who is pleasurable to watch. However, his team are in an awkward spot, experiencing a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 combined in their previous two fixtures after an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but confronting a defence lacking a shutout since August could be the best tonic.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
3. Welbeck an outside choice for the national team
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton attacker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Despite not being familiar with him, I know what he is able to provide,” said the England manager. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox centre-forward position.” Earning the final 42 caps back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be on the plane to the World Cup assuming he manages to maintain his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts a greater tally than any other English player in the top flight this campaign with six and remains keen to add to that tally as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The full-back crucial as playmaker and scorer
Sessegnon's story has offered a degree of warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his youth team last year after five tough years at Tottenham, has become a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he remains their top goalscorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has netted one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute in a creative role instead of Robinson, who provided 10 assists in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches include three among the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine scores this season so far. A threat emerges for a side that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The occasion for The striker to perform for the Reds
The debate about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they fell to their seventh loss in ten matches. Arne Slot's team require a sustained recovery to enter the league contest from this position, as well as a major boost in performance, and opportunity emerges with seven out of their following ten Premier League matches facing clubs currently in the bottom half in the standings. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display versus direct play and fast breaks that remains in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not played for his club for a month having sustained a groin injury during his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in continental competition triumph abroad. The striker came back from the bench during Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's meaningless match with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A caution during the game would have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
