Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a new battle
Another northwest showdown may be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle with Chelsea following his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and showcased his skills in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right before dinking a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the speed at which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
The winger vital to stopping Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire gossip column focus following a alleged £65m escape clause for his prospective January departure, the gossip columns setting him up for advancement out of the Premier League's middle class. This is predictable for a attacker with a half-dozen strikes and three assists and remains delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his team occupy an tricky situation, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who arrive with successive wins, while Bournemouth are down 7-1 over two games in their past two games following an promising opening to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa yet confronting a backline lacking a clean sheet for months could be the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The striker a left-field shout for England
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton striker reaches 35 soon. “Despite not having met him, I know what he can provide,” stated the England manager. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox centre-forward role.” Earning the most recent of his 42 England games in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be selected for the World Cup provided he can maintain his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward has additional strikes compared to any English player in the Premier League this term on six and is eager to add to that total as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and goalscorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a measure of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent start. The left-sided player, who came back to his youth team last year following five challenging years in north London, has become a regular starter, operating on the left side in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable until 2026 owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as a creator replacing Robinson, who provided ten setups last time round. Fulham's upcoming four fixtures take in three of the top five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine strikes in the Premier League this season. Trouble awaits for a side that have earned a reputation for consistency in the middle.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The occasion for Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club
The debate about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they fell to loss number seven in 10 games. The manager's side need a prolonged upturn to force their way into the league contest from this position, plus a dramatic improvement in form, and the possibility emerges as seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures against sides presently in the lower half in the league. The danger is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool last season, but it is not only Liverpool's performance versus long balls and quick transitions that will be under scrutiny. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The big-money forward has been absent in domestic action for a month having sustained a groin injury while his second appearance in the lineup in four days in Europe victory abroad. Isak returned as a substitute during Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but was rested the midweek inconsequential game against Slovenia to secure his readiness for the World Cup qualifiers. A booking on Tuesday might have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
