Premier division: ten highlights to watch for this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker set for a new battle
Another northwest showdown might be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is finding his feet with Chelsea after his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and displayed his abilities against Wolves before the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace with a perfect grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to chipping a delivery toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of how quickly circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? When the Argentine netted for United in their cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo crucial to halting Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full gossip column treatment amid a alleged £65m release clause for a prospective winter exit, the gossip columns setting him up for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is predictable for a winger who has six goals and three setups and is joyous to watch. Still, his side find themselves in an awkward situation, experiencing a form flip: now it's the struggling side West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth are down seven to one on aggregate in their last two fixtures following an impressive start to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa yet facing a defence without a goalless game for months might be the ideal solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm
3. Welbeck an outside choice for the national team
It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton forward celebrates 35 next week. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he is able to provide,” said the England boss. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional No 9 role.” Earning the final 42 international appearances in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be in the squad to the World Cup if he is able to continue his goal-getting performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim a greater tally than any other English footballer in the Premier League this season with six and remains keen to increase that count as Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
The full-back crucial as creator and scorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a degree of comfort to Fulham's uneven opening. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his former side recently after five tough years in north London, is now a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left flank due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he remains their top goalscorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has scored a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute in a creative role replacing Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four games feature three among the best five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine scores this season so far. A threat emerges for a side that have developed a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
5. Time for Isak to deliver for the Reds
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they fell to loss number seven in 10 games. The manager's team require a prolonged upturn to force their way into the title race from this position, along with a significant boost in performance, and the possibility arises with seven of their following ten Premier League matches versus sides at the moment in the lower half in the league. The threat is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a loss at Anfield to Liverpool last season, but it is not only Liverpool's display against long balls and fast breaks that will be under the spotlight. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not featured at club level over four weeks following a groin injury when making his second consecutive start in quick succession in continental competition win in Germany. He reappeared off the bench in Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but was rested the midweek inconsequential game against Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card on Tuesday would have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
