Premier division: ten highlights to watch for this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho set for another battle
Another northwest showdown may be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and demonstrated his skills versus Wolverhampton before the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to dinking a delivery toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the pace with which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? During the Argentine found the net for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT)
The winger key to stopping Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete rumour-mill focus due to a reported £65m escape clause for a potential winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for advancement from the Premier League's middle class. It is predictable from a wide player who has six finishes and three helpers and is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth are in an difficult spot, having engaged in a form flip: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who enter on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 on aggregate over their past two games after an promising opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa yet facing a backline lacking a shutout since August may prove the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a surprise option for the Three Lions
It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause although the Brighton striker turns 35 in the coming days. “Despite not knowing him, I know what he can give me,” stated the England coach. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional No 9 role.” Having won the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup assuming he manages to maintain his goal-getting exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim a greater tally compared to any English performer in England's top division this season with six and remains anxious to boost that total as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon needed as creator and finisher
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought some positivity to Fulham's uneven start. The left-sided player, who came back to his youth team recently following five difficult years at Tottenham, has emerged as a consistent pick, driving down the left with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the league together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer in the last term, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who provided 10 assists last season. Fulham's upcoming four fixtures take in three among the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine scores in the Premier League to date. A threat emerges for a side that have developed a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
5. Time for Isak to deliver for Liverpool
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they succumbed to their seventh loss in 10 games. Arne Slot's side require a prolonged upturn to enter the championship chase from their current spot, along with a dramatic boost in performance, and opportunity emerges with seven from their following ten top-flight fixtures versus teams presently in the lower half in the league. The danger is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a home league defeat to the title holders in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing against direct play and counterattacks that remains under scrutiny. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not featured at club level for a month following a muscle issue during his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in Europe triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back off the bench in the Swedish defeat by Switzerland but was rested the midweek dead rubber against Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution in that match might have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
