Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a fresh battle
Another northwest showdown might be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from the Red Devils and displayed his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right before chipping a delivery across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, echoing his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of how quickly things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the former scored for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
The winger crucial to stopping Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full rumour-mill focus amid a reported £65m buyout clause for a prospective mid-season move, the media preparing him for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. That is predictable from a winger who has a half-dozen strikes plus three helpers who is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his team occupy an tricky situation, experiencing a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who enter with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 combined in their past two fixtures following an strong beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss to Aston Villa yet taking on a backline lacking a clean sheet for months may prove the ideal solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Danny Welbeck a surprise option for England
It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the national team window although the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Despite not knowing him, I know what he is able to offer me,” stated the England boss. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox centre-forward position.” Having won the last of his 42 England games back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be on the plane for the World Cup if he can sustain his goal-getting exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker has a greater tally compared to any English performer in the Premier League this season having six and is anxious to boost that total when Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon needed as assist provider and finisher
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a degree of positivity to Fulham's bumpy opening. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his boyhood club last year following five tough years in north London, has become a consistent pick, operating on the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute in a creative role in place of Robinson, who provided ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' next four fixtures feature three of the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine strikes in the league this season. Trouble awaits for the club that have earned a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
5. Time for The striker to deliver for Liverpool
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they fell to their seventh loss in ten matches. The coach's team require a consistent improvement to force their way into the league contest from this position, plus a dramatic upturn in results, and the possibility arises with seven out of their next 10 league games versus teams currently in the bottom half in the standings. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's showing when facing direct play and counterattacks that will be under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not featured for his club in a month after picking up a groin problem during his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in Europe win abroad. The striker came back as a substitute in the Swedish defeat to Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's meaningless match against Slovenia to secure his availability for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A caution in that match could have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
