Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho poised for another battle
A Mancunian rematch might be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger has started to settle with Chelsea after his summer move from Manchester United and demonstrated his talents against Wolves before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace with a flawless low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to chipping a delivery toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the speed at which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo key to ending Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full gossip column treatment amid a claimed £65m escape clause for his prospective winter exit, the tabloids setting him up for promotion out of the Premier League's middle class. That is to be expected for a winger who has six goals plus three helpers and is pleasurable to watch. However, Bournemouth find themselves in an awkward position, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven to one on aggregate in their past two games after an promising opening to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however facing a defensive unit without a shutout in the league since the start of the season could be the best solution.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
3. Welbeck a left-field shout for the Three Lions
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton forward turns 35 in the coming days. “Without even being familiar with him, I know what he is able to provide,” stated the England coach. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional centre-forward position.” Earning the last of his 42 caps in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup provided he is able to maintain his scoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has more goals than any other English player in England's top division this campaign on six and is keen to boost that count as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
Ryan Sessegnon needed as creator and scorer
Sessegnon's story has offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's uneven opening. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his former side recently following five difficult years in north London, has become a first-team fixture, driving down the left side with the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer the previous campaign, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 due to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures take in three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine scores this season to date. Danger looms for a side that have built a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
5. Time for Isak to produce for Liverpool
The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's squad require a sustained recovery to enter the league contest from their current spot, as well as a dramatic boost in performance, and opportunity emerges as seven out of their following ten top-flight fixtures against teams presently in the bottom ten in the standings. The risk is clear from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's showing versus aerial passes and quick transitions that remains in focus. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not featured in domestic action for a month having sustained a groin problem while his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in the Champions League win in Germany. He reappeared as a substitute in Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but missed the midweek meaningless match against Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A caution on Tuesday could have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
