Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker poised for another encounter
A Manchester reunion might be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and demonstrated his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace with a flawless low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before lofting a ball across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the Argentine scored for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to halting Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete transfer speculation treatment amid a claimed £65m release clause for his possible mid-season move, the gossip columns preparing him for advancement out of the Premier League's average tier. That is predictable for a wide player with six goals plus three assists and is joyous to watch. However, his team occupy an difficult spot, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have lost seven-one combined in their past two fixtures following an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa however taking on a defence without a goalless game since August could be the perfect solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker a left-field shout for England
It proved notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break although the Brighton striker celebrates 35 soon. “Even without knowing him, I am aware what he can offer me,” stated the England boss. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox striker role.” Having won the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup if he is able to maintain his scoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker has more goals compared to any English footballer in England's top division this campaign having six and remains anxious to increase that total as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon needed as playmaker and finisher
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his former side recently after five challenging years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, operating on the left flank due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer last season, has netted once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute in a creative role replacing Robinson, who registered ten setups last time round. Fulham's next four games take in three among the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine goals this season this season. A threat emerges for a team that have earned a reputation for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The occasion for The striker to deliver for Liverpool
The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The coach's team require a prolonged upturn to enter the title race from here, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and the possibility emerges with seven of their upcoming ten Premier League matches against teams presently in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a home league defeat to Liverpool in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display against long balls and quick transitions that will be under scrutiny. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not played in domestic action over four weeks following a muscle issue when making his second start in quick succession in continental competition win abroad. He reappeared from the bench during Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but was rested the subsequent meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A booking during the game would have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
