Premier League: ten highlights to watch for this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker set for a new clash
A Manchester reunion might be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well with Chelsea after his summer move from the Red Devils and displayed his skills versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace and a perfect grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to lofting a cross to the back post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? When the former netted for United in their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT)
The winger crucial to stopping Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete transfer speculation treatment due to a alleged £65m buyout clause for his prospective January departure, the media setting him up for advancement from the Premier League's average tier. It is understandable from a winger with six goals plus three setups who is joyous to watch. Still, Bournemouth are in an awkward spot, having engaged in a form flip: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 over two games over their last two games after an promising start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa yet confronting a defensive unit that hasn't kept a goalless game for months might be the perfect solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
The striker a left-field option for the national team
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times during the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 soon. “Even without having met him, I know what he is able to offer me,” commented the England boss. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite traditional No 9 role.” Gaining the final 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be selected to the World Cup provided he manages to maintain his goalscoring performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim a greater tally than any other English performer in England's top division this term on six and remains eager to increase that count when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and goalscorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a degree of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his boyhood club recently after five difficult years at Tottenham, has become a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he is their joint-top scorer in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver as a creator in place of Robinson, who provided 10 assists last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four games take in three among the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine goals in the league so far. A threat emerges for the club that have developed a standing for consistency in the middle.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
5. Time for Alexander Isak to perform for the Merseyside club
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they lost to their seventh loss in 10 games. The coach's side need a sustained recovery to muscle into the championship chase from this position, along with a major improvement in form, and opportunity emerges with seven from their following ten Premier League matches facing teams currently in the bottom half in the standings. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a defeat on their own turf to the title holders the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's performance against long balls and counterattacks that will be under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not featured for his club over four weeks following a groin injury during his second start in four days in continental competition win at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back off the bench during Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but was rested the midweek meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A booking on Tuesday could have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
