Premier division: ten highlights to watch for this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker poised for a new clash
A Manchester reunion might be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his summer move from Manchester United and displayed his talents in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a flawless low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield prior to chipping a ball to the back post. His celebration with Neto, echoing his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the pace with which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? When the Argentine netted for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to halting Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire gossip column treatment amid a reported £65m escape clause for a possible mid-season move, the media positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is to be expected from a winger who has six goals plus three helpers and is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an tricky spot, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 over two games in their previous two matches after an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa but taking on a defence without a clean sheet since August may prove the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The striker an outside shout for the national team
It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the fixture pause even though the Brighton striker turns 35 in the coming days. “Without even having met him, I understand what he can give me,” stated the England manager. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional striker position.” Earning the last of his 42 caps in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he is able to sustain his scoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has a greater tally over every other English performer in England's top division this campaign on six and will be eager to boost that total when Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon needed as assist provider and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a degree of positivity to Fulham's bumpy opening. The left-sided player, who returned to his youth team last year following five challenging years at Tottenham, has become a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left flank in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he's also their top goalscorer in the league together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker in the last term, has bagged a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who registered 10 assists last time round. The Cottagers' next four games feature three among the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine goals this season so far. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a name for consistency in the middle.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
5. Time for Isak to deliver for the Reds
The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City could not hide 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 force their way into the title race from here, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and the possibility emerges with seven of their next 10 league games against sides presently in the lower half of the table. The danger is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a loss at Anfield to the title holders the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's display against long balls and counterattacks that remains in focus. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not featured in domestic action in a month having sustained a groin injury when making his second start in quick succession in continental competition victory abroad. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's loss to Switzerland but sat out the subsequent inconsequential game with Slovenia to ensure his readiness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution during the game could have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
