Premier division: 10 things to keep an eye on this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker ready for a fresh battle
A Mancunian rematch might be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is finding his feet with Chelsea after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and showcased his talents in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a ideal grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to chipping a cross to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the pace with which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? During the Argentine netted for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
2. Semenyo key to stopping Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire gossip column focus amid a claimed £65m buyout clause for a prospective winter exit, the gossip columns setting him up for advancement out of the Premier League's average tier. It is understandable from a attacker who has six goals and three helpers and is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side occupy an tricky position, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter on successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one on aggregate in their previous two games after an impressive beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa yet facing a backline lacking a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season could be the perfect solution.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
Danny Welbeck a left-field option for the national team
It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times during the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he is able to give me,” said the England manager. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a very traditional striker position.” Having won the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup provided he manages to maintain his goalscoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim a greater tally compared to any English footballer in England's top division this campaign with six and is anxious to increase that total as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The full-back required as playmaker and scorer
Sessegnon's story has offered a measure of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his boyhood club last year following five difficult years in north London, has become a regular starter, operating on the left side due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their top scorer the previous campaign, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 because of a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as a creator in place of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four fixtures take in three of the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine strikes in the league so far. Trouble awaits for the club that have developed a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
The occasion for Isak to produce for Liverpool
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they fell to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The manager's side require a sustained recovery to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, along with a dramatic boost in performance, and a chance presents itself as seven of their following ten Premier League matches facing clubs at the moment in the bottom half in the league. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a loss at Anfield to Liverpool the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's performance when facing long balls and quick transitions that will be under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The £125m striker has been absent at club level in a month having sustained a groin injury when making his second consecutive start in four days in Europe triumph in Germany. Isak returned from the bench in the Swedish defeat against Switzerland but missed Tuesday's dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the World Cup qualifiers. A caution on Tuesday might have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
