Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker poised for another clash
A Mancunian rematch might be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and showcased his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield before lofting a cross toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the speed at which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? When the youngster netted for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
2. Semenyo key to ending Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire transfer speculation focus following a alleged £65m release clause for his possible January departure, the tabloids preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. That is to be expected for a attacker who has six finishes plus three assists and remains pleasurable to watch. Still, his side are in an tricky position, experiencing a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have lost seven to one on aggregate in their previous two matches following an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa however taking on a defensive unit lacking a goalless game in the league since the start of the season could be the ideal solution.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The striker a surprise option for the Three Lions
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause even though the Brighton attacker turns 35 next week. “Despite not knowing him, I know what he is able to offer me,” said the England boss. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox centre-forward role.” Having won the final 42 international appearances back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he manages to maintain his goalscoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has more goals over every other English performer in the Premier League this season with six and is anxious to add to that count when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon required as playmaker and scorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a degree of warmth to Fulham's bumpy start. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his youth team last year following five difficult years with Spurs, is now a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left side with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he remains their top goalscorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their top scorer the previous campaign, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who supplied 10 assists in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four games include three among the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine strikes in the Premier League so far. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The occasion for The striker to deliver for Liverpool
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they lost to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The manager's squad require a prolonged upturn to force their way into the league contest from this position, plus a major upturn in results, and the possibility emerges with seven from their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures facing sides at the moment in the lower half of the table. The risk is clear from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders last season, however it's not just Liverpool's showing versus aerial passes and counterattacks that is under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has not featured for his club for a month after picking up a groin problem when making his second consecutive start in quick succession in Europe victory in Germany. Isak returned off the bench in Sweden's loss by Switzerland but was rested the midweek meaningless match versus Slovenia to secure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card during the game could have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
