Premier division: ten highlights to look out for this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a fresh clash
A Manchester reunion might be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker has started to settle with Chelsea after his close-season transfer from Manchester United and showcased his talents in the Wolves match prior to the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a ideal low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield prior to lofting a ball across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the pace with which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? During the former found the net for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (all times GMT)
The winger vital to stopping Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete gossip column focus following a alleged £65m escape clause for his potential January departure, the media preparing him for advancement out of the Premier League's average tier. It is understandable from a winger with a half-dozen strikes and three assists and is pleasurable to watch. Still, his side find themselves in an awkward situation, having undergone a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth are down seven-one on aggregate over their previous two matches following an strong start to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss to Aston Villa yet taking on a backline that hasn't kept a clean sheet for months may prove the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
3. Welbeck an outside option for England
It was notable to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break even though the Brighton attacker reaches 35 next week. “Without even knowing him, I understand what he could provide,” said the England coach. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a very traditional No 9 position.” Earning the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be selected to the World Cup if he is able to continue his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has additional strikes over every other English performer in the Premier League this term on six and remains keen to add to that count as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon required as assist provider and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a measure of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his former side last year following five challenging years with Spurs, has emerged as a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer in the league as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has netted a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four fixtures include three from the best five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine goals in the league to date. Danger looms for a side that have developed a name for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
The occasion for Isak to produce for the Reds
The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The manager's squad must have a sustained recovery to force their way into the championship chase from their current spot, as well as a major boost in performance, and the possibility emerges as seven out of their following ten Premier League matches facing sides at the moment in the lower half in the league. The danger is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a home league defeat to the title holders the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display when facing long balls and counterattacks that remains in focus. It is time that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not played at club level for a month having sustained a muscle issue when making his second start over a short period in the Champions League triumph in Germany. He reappeared from the bench in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but missed the subsequent inconsequential game with Slovenia to secure his readiness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution during the game could have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
