Premier division: ten highlights to look out for this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a fresh encounter
Another northwest showdown may be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and showcased his skills against Wolves before the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a perfect low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right prior to chipping a cross across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the pace with which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? During the Argentine netted for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo key to stopping Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete gossip column treatment due to a claimed £65m escape clause for his prospective winter exit, the media preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is to be expected from a wide player who has six finishes and three setups who is delightful to watch. However, his side are in an awkward spot, having undergone a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth are down seven to one over two games over their past two fixtures after an impressive start to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa but facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a shutout since August might be the perfect tonic.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a left-field option for the national team
It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the fixture pause although the Brighton attacker turns 35 in the coming days. “Even without knowing him, I understand what he can provide,” said the England boss. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very conventional striker role.” Earning the final 42 England games back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be in the squad to the World Cup provided he manages to maintain his scoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has additional strikes compared to any English footballer in the Premier League this season having six and is anxious to increase that count as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
4. Sessegnon needed as assist provider and finisher
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided some comfort to Fulham's uneven start. The 25-year-old, who came back to his youth team last year following five difficult years with Spurs, has emerged as a first-team fixture, operating on the left due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he is their leading marksman in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has bagged once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period because of a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as a creator instead of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last season. Fulham's following four fixtures take in three from the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine goals in the league this season. Trouble awaits for a team that have built a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
5. Time for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they succumbed to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's squad need a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from here, as well as a significant improvement in form, and the possibility emerges with seven of their following ten league games facing teams currently in the bottom ten of the table. The risk is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a defeat on their own turf to the title holders in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's display when facing direct play and quick transitions that is under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The big-money forward has been absent for his club in a month following a groin injury when making his second consecutive start over a short period in Europe win in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute in the Swedish loss to Switzerland but missed Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the World Cup knockout rounds. A booking on Tuesday might have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
