Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this round of fixtures
Walker faces Garnacho poised for another clash
A Mancunian rematch may be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker has started to settle with Chelsea after his summer move from the Red Devils and demonstrated his talents versus Wolverhampton before the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to dinking a ball to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the pace with which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? When the Argentine netted for United during their cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to halting Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete transfer speculation treatment following a reported £65m release clause for a prospective January departure, the tabloids preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. It is to be expected for a wide player who has six goals and three assists and is delightful to watch. However, Bournemouth occupy an difficult spot, having engaged in a role reversal: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one on aggregate in their last two games after an promising opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss to Aston Villa yet taking on a defensive unit without a shutout in the league since the start of the season may prove the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
3. Welbeck a surprise option for the Three Lions
It was notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Despite not having met him, I am aware what he is able to offer me,” said the England manager. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite traditional striker position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 England games several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be selected to the World Cup provided he manages to maintain his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has more goals than any other English footballer in England's top division this season having six and will be keen to add to that tally when Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and finisher
Sessegnon's story has provided some positivity to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The left-sided player, who returned to his boyhood club recently following five tough years at Tottenham, has become a regular starter, driving down the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer in the league together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man last season, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also having to step up in a creative role in place of Robinson, who registered ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches take in three of the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine goals this season to date. A threat emerges for a team that have built a reputation for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
The occasion for The striker to perform for Liverpool
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in ten matches. Arne Slot's side require a sustained recovery to enter the league contest from this position, as well as a significant upturn in results, and the possibility presents itself as seven of their upcoming ten Premier League matches against sides at the moment in the bottom half of the table. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a loss at Anfield to the title holders the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's display against direct play and fast breaks that remains in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not played for his club over four weeks after picking up a muscle issue during his second consecutive start over a short period in continental competition triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared as a substitute in Sweden's loss to Switzerland but missed Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A caution in that match might have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
