Premier division: ten highlights to look out for this matchday
1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a new clash
Another northwest showdown may be in the offing as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man has started to settle with Chelsea after his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and showcased his abilities against Wolves before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace with a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right prior to lofting a ball across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the speed at which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to halting Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire rumour-mill attention following a alleged £65m buyout clause for his possible mid-season move, the gossip columns preparing him for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. It is understandable for a attacker with six goals plus three assists and is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side occupy an tricky spot, experiencing a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth are down seven-one on aggregate in their past two fixtures following an promising opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa however facing a defence lacking a goalless game since August might be the ideal solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker an outside choice for the national team
It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the national team window although the Brighton attacker turns 35 in the coming days. “Even without knowing him, I know what he could provide,” stated the England coach. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional No 9 position.” Gaining the final 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be selected to the World Cup if he can maintain his goal-getting feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim a greater tally than any other English footballer in England's top division this campaign having six and is eager to add to that count as Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon required as playmaker and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered some warmth to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The left-sided player, who came back to his youth team recently following five difficult years with Spurs, is now a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left flank due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he remains their leading marksman in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up in a creative role replacing Robinson, who supplied ten helpers in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four matches include three among the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine goals in the Premier League so far. Trouble awaits for a side that have earned a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
5. Time for Isak to produce for the Reds
The debate about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they succumbed to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The coach's squad require a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from this position, along with a significant improvement in form, and a chance arises with seven of their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures versus sides presently in the lower half of the table. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a home league defeat to the title holders the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's display when facing direct play and fast breaks that will be in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has been absent at club level for a month having sustained a groin injury while his second consecutive start over a short period in Europe victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared as a substitute in the Swedish reverse to Switzerland but was rested the midweek meaningless match against Slovenia to secure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A booking in that match could have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
