Premier League: ten highlights to watch for this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho poised for a new encounter
Another northwest showdown may be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from Manchester United and showcased his skills versus Wolverhampton before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration and a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before lofting a ball across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the pace with which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the youngster found the net for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (start times GMT)
The winger key to halting Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full gossip column focus due to a claimed £65m buyout clause for a prospective mid-season move, the media preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's average tier. That is to be expected from a winger who has six finishes and three helpers and is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his side occupy an awkward spot, having engaged in a body swap: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who come in with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate in their past two games after an strong start to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa yet taking on a defence without a goalless game since August could be the best solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
3. Welbeck a left-field shout for England
It proved interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton attacker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Despite not knowing him, I am aware what he can offer me,” commented the England boss. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional centre-forward position.” Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be in the squad to the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim additional strikes over every other English footballer in the Premier League this campaign having six and remains eager to add to that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and finisher
Sessegnon's story has offered a degree of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his boyhood club recently after five difficult years in north London, is now a consistent pick, driving down the left side with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term due to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver as a creator replacing Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last season. The Cottagers' next four fixtures feature three from the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine scores in the Premier League this season. Danger looms for a side that have developed a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The moment for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they lost to a seventh defeat in ten matches. Arne Slot's squad require a sustained recovery to enter the league contest from here, along with a major upturn in results, and a chance arises as seven from their upcoming ten Premier League matches versus clubs at the moment in the bottom half of the table. The danger is clear from Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a loss at Anfield to the title holders last season, however it's not just Liverpool's display against long balls and quick transitions that is under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The expensive signing has not featured for his club in a month having sustained a groin injury while his second start in four days in the Champions League victory in Germany. Isak returned off the bench during Sweden's loss against Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card on Tuesday might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
