Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker set for another clash
Another northwest showdown could be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and showcased his skills in the Wolves match before the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right before lofting a cross toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the pace with which situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? When the youngster found the net for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo key to stopping Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full gossip column attention following a claimed £65m release clause for a prospective January departure, the gossip columns positioning him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. That is predictable from a wide player with a half-dozen strikes and three setups and is joyous to watch. However, Bournemouth find themselves in an awkward spot, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 on aggregate over their last two fixtures following an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however confronting a defensive unit without a goalless game in the league since the start of the season may prove the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a surprise option for the national team
It seemed intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the national team window even though the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he is able to provide,” said the England manager. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite traditional centre-forward role.” Earning the final 42 international appearances back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup provided he is able to maintain his goal-getting performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker has more goals compared to any English footballer in England's top division this campaign with six and remains anxious to increase that count as Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
The full-back required as assist provider and goalscorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a measure of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent start. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his former side last year after five tough years in north London, has become a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left flank in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he's also their top goalscorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as a creator in place of Robinson, who provided ten setups last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four games feature three from the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine goals in the Premier League so far. A threat emerges for the club that have built a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
5. Time for The striker to produce for the Merseyside club
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The manager's side need a prolonged upturn to enter the title race from here, plus a major boost in performance, and a chance arises with seven of their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures versus clubs presently in the bottom ten of the table. The risk is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a loss at Anfield on the champions in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's display against long balls and counterattacks that will be under the spotlight. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The big-money forward has not featured at club level over four weeks after picking up a groin injury during his second start in four days in continental competition triumph abroad. He reappeared off the bench during Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but sat out the midweek dead rubber versus Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card during the game might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
