Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker set for another encounter
A Mancunian rematch could be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is finding his feet in west London following his off-season signing from Manchester United and demonstrated his talents in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace with a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before dinking a cross to the back post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the former netted for United in their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (start times GMT)
The winger key to stopping Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full rumour-mill treatment following a claimed ÂŁ65m release clause for a potential January departure, the media setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is predictable for a wide player with six goals and three assists and remains pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side occupy an awkward spot, having engaged in a body swap: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 over two games over their previous two fixtures following an promising start to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi MartĂnez in their four-nil loss to Aston Villa yet confronting a defensive unit lacking a goalless game for months could be the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The striker a left-field shout for the national team
It was notable to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break despite the fact that the Brighton striker reaches 35 next week. “Even without knowing him, I understand what he could give me,” stated the England manager. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox striker position.” Gaining the final 42 England games several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he can continue his scoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts more goals compared to any English footballer in England's top division this season having six and remains anxious to add to that count when Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Ryan Sessegnon required as playmaker and finisher
Sessegnon's story has provided a measure of comfort to Fulham's uneven start. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his boyhood club last year after five difficult years in north London, has become a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left flank due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the league as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their top scorer last season, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term due to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute in a creative role in place of Robinson, who registered ten setups last time round. Fulham's upcoming four games feature three among the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine scores in the Premier League to date. A threat emerges for a team that have developed a standing for consistency in the middle.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
The moment for The striker to produce for the Merseyside club
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they fell to loss number seven in 10 games. Arne Slot's side must have a consistent improvement to muscle into the title race from this position, plus a significant upturn in results, and a chance arises with seven out of their upcoming ten league games versus sides presently in the bottom ten in the league. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a loss at Anfield on the champions in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's performance versus long balls and fast breaks that remains in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not played at club level in a month having sustained a groin injury when making his second appearance in the lineup in four days in the Champions League triumph abroad. The striker came back from the bench during Sweden's loss to Switzerland but missed the midweek dead rubber versus Slovenia to secure his readiness for the World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card during the game could have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
