Premier League: ten highlights to watch for this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho set for another encounter
A Manchester reunion may be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is finding his feet in west London after his summer move from the Red Devils and showcased his skills versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a flawless grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right before lofting a ball to the back post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the pace with which situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the Argentine scored for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
The winger crucial to ending Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full rumour-mill treatment due to a reported £65m release clause for a prospective winter exit, the media preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is predictable from a wide player who has six goals and three assists and remains delightful to watch. However, his side are in an tricky position, experiencing a body swap: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in on successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one combined over their last two fixtures following an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa yet confronting a defensive unit that hasn't kept a shutout for months could be the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The striker an outside shout for the Three Lions
It proved interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the national team window even though the Brighton forward celebrates 35 next week. “Even without knowing him, I understand what he is able to provide,” stated the England coach. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox striker role.” Gaining the last of his 42 caps in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck might be selected to the World Cup if he manages to maintain his goalscoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has additional strikes over every other English player in England's top division this campaign having six and remains keen to boost that count when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon required as creator and goalscorer
Sessegnon's story has brought some warmth to Fulham's uneven start. The 25-year-old, who returned to his youth team last year after five difficult years with Spurs, has emerged as a first-team fixture, driving down the left flank in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he's also their leading marksman in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican 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 must also being required to contribute as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers last season. Fulham's upcoming four fixtures feature three from the top five and Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine strikes this season so far. Danger looms for the club that have developed a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The occasion for Isak to produce for the Merseyside club
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. Arne Slot's side must have a consistent improvement to muscle into the championship chase from this position, along with a significant improvement in form, and opportunity arises as seven of their upcoming ten Premier League matches against clubs currently in the bottom ten of the table. The threat is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a loss at Anfield to the title holders the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance versus aerial passes and counterattacks that is under the spotlight. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not featured at club level in a month having sustained a muscle issue while his second consecutive start in quick succession in continental competition victory abroad. He reappeared off the bench during Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but missed the midweek inconsequential game with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A booking during the game would have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
