Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a fresh clash
A Mancunian rematch could be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is adapting well in west London following his summer move from Old Trafford and showcased his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration with a ideal grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield prior to dinking a cross to the back post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the speed at which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United in their cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to halting Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete gossip column focus amid a reported £65m buyout clause for his possible winter exit, the gossip columns positioning him for promotion from the Premier League's average tier. This is to be expected from a winger with six goals plus three assists and remains pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his team find themselves in an awkward position, having engaged in a body swap: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one combined over their last two fixtures after an strong beginning to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but taking on a backline that hasn't kept a clean sheet since August could be the best tonic.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker a surprise choice for the Three Lions
It was interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the fixture pause even though the Brighton forward celebrates 35 next week. “Despite not knowing him, I am aware what he is able to provide,” stated the England boss. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very traditional centre-forward position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup provided he can maintain his goalscoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts more goals over every other English footballer in England's top division this campaign on six and is keen to add to that tally as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
4. Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a measure of comfort to Fulham's uneven beginning. The left-sided player, who returned to his boyhood club last year after five challenging years with Spurs, has become a first-team fixture, operating on the left flank with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he is their joint-top scorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has netted one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also having to step up as a creator instead of Robinson, who registered ten helpers in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches take in three among the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine goals this season to date. Danger looms for a team that have earned a reputation for consistency in the middle.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The occasion for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they fell to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The coach's side require a prolonged upturn to enter the league contest from here, along with a significant improvement in form, and opportunity emerges as seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures versus sides presently in the lower half of the table. The risk is evident from Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a home league defeat on the champions the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's display when facing aerial passes and fast breaks that will be under the spotlight. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has not played for his club over four weeks having sustained a muscle issue during his second start in quick succession in continental competition win in Germany. He reappeared as a substitute in the Swedish defeat against Switzerland but sat out the midweek meaningless match with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution during the game could have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
