Premier division: ten highlights to look out for this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho set for another battle
A Mancunian rematch could be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is adapting well in west London after his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and showcased his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a flawless low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to lofting a ball to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? During the Argentine netted for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to halting Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full gossip column attention following a reported £65m release clause for a potential mid-season move, the media setting him up for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. It is to be expected for a wide player who has six goals and three helpers and remains delightful to watch. Still, Bournemouth are in an tricky situation, having engaged in a body swap: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 over two games over their last two fixtures after an strong start to the campaign. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa however taking on a defensive unit without a shutout for months might be the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a surprise shout for the Three Lions
It was intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton striker reaches 35 next week. “Without even knowing him, I know what he can give me,” commented the England boss. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a quite traditional striker role.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 caps back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup assuming he is able to sustain his goalscoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals over every other English performer in the Premier League this campaign having six and will be anxious to boost that total when Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
4. Sessegnon required as assist provider and goalscorer
Sessegnon's story has offered a measure of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The left-sided player, who rejoined his boyhood club last year after five challenging years with Spurs, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left flank due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he's also their leading marksman in the league together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also having to step up in a creative role in place of Robinson, who provided ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' next four matches include three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine scores in the Premier League this season. Trouble awaits for a side that have built a name for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
The occasion for Alexander Isak to produce for Liverpool
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in ten matches. Arne Slot's squad must have a consistent improvement to enter the title race from this position, along with a major upturn in results, and the possibility arises as seven out of their following ten Premier League matches facing teams currently in the bottom ten in the league. The risk is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a defeat on their own turf on the champions the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's display against direct play and counterattacks that is in focus. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The big-money forward has been absent for his club for a month after picking up a muscle issue during his second start in four days in continental competition victory in Germany. Isak returned from the bench in the Swedish reverse against Switzerland but missed the subsequent meaningless match with Slovenia to secure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A caution during the game could have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
