Premier League: ten highlights to watch for this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho ready for another clash
A Manchester reunion may be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The wide man is adapting well in west London after his close-season transfer from Manchester United and displayed his abilities against Wolves before the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration with a ideal grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before dinking a cross across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, echoing his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of how quickly circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? When the Argentine found the net for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo key to ending Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete gossip column treatment due to a reported £65m buyout clause for a possible mid-season move, the media positioning him for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is to be expected from a wide player with six finishes and three setups and remains joyous to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth find themselves in an tricky situation, having engaged in a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one over two games in their past two fixtures after an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa but taking on a defensive unit lacking a clean sheet for months might be the ideal solution.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
3. Welbeck a surprise choice for the Three Lions
It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the fixture pause although the Brighton striker celebrates 35 soon. “Despite not knowing him, I understand what he is able to offer me,” stated the England manager. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional centre-forward position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup if he manages to maintain his scoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker has additional strikes than any other English player in the top flight this season on six and remains keen to add to that tally when Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
The full-back required as playmaker and goalscorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought some warmth to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The 25-year-old, who came back to his former side recently following five challenging years in north London, has become a regular starter, operating on the left due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man last season, has netted one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who registered 10 assists last time round. Fulham's next four matches include three from the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine goals this season so far. A threat emerges for a side that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The occasion for Isak to perform for the Reds
The controversy about 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 10 games. Arne Slot's side require a consistent improvement to enter the title race from here, plus a significant boost in performance, and the possibility presents itself as seven of their following ten Premier League matches against teams at the moment in the lower half of the table. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's performance versus direct play and fast breaks that will be under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has not featured in domestic action in a month after picking up a muscle issue while his second consecutive start over a short period in the Champions League victory abroad. Isak returned off the bench in Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for the World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card on Tuesday might have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
