Premier division: ten highlights to watch for this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker poised for a fresh encounter
Another northwest showdown may be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The wide man has started to settle with Chelsea after his summer move from the Red Devils and showcased his skills versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace with a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before dinking a ball toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of how quickly situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? During the youngster scored for United in the Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
The winger vital to ending Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full transfer speculation treatment amid a reported £65m release clause for a possible mid-season move, the tabloids setting him up for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is to be expected for a attacker who has six finishes and three helpers who is delightful to watch. However, his team occupy an difficult position, experiencing a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive with successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one over two games in their last two matches following an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa but taking on a defensive unit that hasn't kept a shutout for months may prove the perfect solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm
3. Welbeck a surprise option for the national team
It seemed intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window although the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Without even knowing him, I know what he is able to offer me,” said the England coach. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox centre-forward position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 England games in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup provided he is able to sustain his goal-getting exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals over every other English footballer in England's top division this term with six and is keen to boost that total when Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and goalscorer
Sessegnon's story has brought some comfort to Fulham's uneven opening. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his former side recently after five difficult years with Spurs, has emerged as a regular starter, driving down the left flank in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he's also their leading marksman in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also having to step up as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who supplied ten setups last time round. Fulham's following four games include three among the best five and Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine scores this season to date. Trouble awaits for the club that have earned a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The moment for The striker to produce for the Merseyside club
The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they fell to loss number seven in 10 games. The manager's side need a prolonged upturn to muscle into the championship chase from their current spot, as well as a dramatic upturn in results, and the possibility arises as seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures facing teams currently in the bottom half in the league. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a home league defeat on the champions last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display when facing direct play and counterattacks that will be in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has been absent at club level for a month following a muscle issue during his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in Europe triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned from the bench during Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but missed the subsequent inconsequential game versus Slovenia to secure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A caution in that match would have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
