Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker ready for another clash
Another northwest showdown could be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and displayed his skills against Wolves prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to lofting a ball toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of how quickly things transform. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the former scored for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (start times GMT)
The winger crucial to ending Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete gossip column focus following a alleged £65m escape clause for a potential winter exit, the tabloids positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's middle class. This is predictable from a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes plus three helpers and remains joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his side occupy an difficult position, having engaged in a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have lost seven to one over two games in their past two matches after an strong start to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa but facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a goalless game since August may prove the best tonic.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm
Danny Welbeck a surprise option for the Three Lions
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the fixture pause even though the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Even without knowing him, I understand what he could provide,” commented the England manager. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional No 9 position.” Having won the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he can maintain his scoring performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward has additional strikes compared to any English player in the top flight this season on six and will be keen to boost that total when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The full-back needed as playmaker and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided some comfort to Fulham's uneven opening. The left-sided player, who returned to his former side recently after five difficult years at Tottenham, is now a consistent pick, operating on the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their leading marksman this season together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker last season, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable until 2026 due to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who provided 10 assists last season. Fulham's upcoming four fixtures include three from the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine scores in the league so far. Danger looms for a team that have earned a reputation for consistency in the middle.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The occasion for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they lost to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The manager's squad require a sustained recovery to enter the championship chase from their current spot, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity emerges with seven out of their upcoming ten Premier League matches against sides currently in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a loss at Anfield on the champions the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's performance versus aerial passes and counterattacks that remains under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The big-money forward has been absent for his club in a month having sustained a groin problem while his second consecutive start in four days in Europe victory in Germany. He reappeared as a substitute in the Swedish defeat against Switzerland but sat out the midweek inconsequential game versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A booking during the game could have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
