Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday
1. Garnacho and Walker ready for another clash
A Mancunian rematch may be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge following his off-season signing from Old Trafford and showcased his skills versus Wolverhampton before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto blended electric speed and a ideal grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield prior to chipping a cross toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the speed at which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? During the former netted for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to stopping Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete transfer speculation attention due to a claimed £65m escape clause for his possible mid-season move, the tabloids preparing him for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable for a winger who has six finishes plus three helpers and is delightful to watch. Still, his team occupy an tricky situation, having engaged in a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one on aggregate in their last two games after an impressive beginning to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa however confronting a defence that hasn't kept a clean sheet for months could be the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
3. Welbeck a left-field shout for England
It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break even though the Brighton forward reaches 35 in the coming days. “Even without being familiar with him, I know what he could give me,” stated the England manager. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox No 9 position.” Earning the final 42 international appearances back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup provided he is able to maintain his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim more goals over every other English footballer in England's top division this term on six and will be anxious to add to that total when Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon needed as playmaker and goalscorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a measure of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his youth team last year after five tough years at Tottenham, has become a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left flank in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has netted once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who registered ten helpers in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four matches take in three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine strikes in the Premier League to date. Danger looms for a team that have earned a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The moment for The striker to deliver for the Reds
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. Arne Slot's side must have a sustained recovery to muscle into the championship chase from here, as well as a major boost in performance, and the possibility arises with seven of their upcoming ten league games facing sides at the moment in the lower half in the league. The danger is clear from Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a loss at Anfield to the title holders in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing against long balls and counterattacks that will be under the spotlight. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The big-money forward has been absent at club level in a month following a muscle issue during his second consecutive start in quick succession in the Champions League win in Germany. Isak returned from the bench in Sweden's loss against Switzerland but missed the subsequent meaningless match against Slovenia to ensure his fitness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card during the game might have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
