Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a new clash
A Mancunian rematch might be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and displayed his abilities against Wolves before the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration with a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before lofting a cross across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the speed at which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? During the youngster scored for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
The winger vital to stopping Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full transfer speculation treatment following a alleged £65m release clause for a possible mid-season move, the tabloids setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's middle class. That is to be expected for a attacker with six goals plus three helpers who is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth occupy an awkward situation, having engaged in a form flip: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who enter on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate over their past two fixtures after an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss to Aston Villa but taking on a backline lacking a shutout in the league since the start of the season might be the best solution.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The striker an outside shout for England
It proved notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the fixture pause even though the Brighton striker reaches 35 next week. “Without even being familiar with him, I understand what he can give me,” said the England coach. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox striker role.” Earning the last of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup provided he manages to continue his goalscoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts more goals than any other English footballer in England's top division this season having six and is eager to add to that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
4. Sessegnon needed as assist provider and goalscorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a degree of comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his boyhood club last year following five tough years with Spurs, has become a regular starter, operating on the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he remains their top goalscorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer the previous campaign, has bagged once while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable until 2026 because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute in a creative role replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' next four games take in three of the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine scores in the Premier League this season. Trouble awaits for the club that have developed a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The occasion for The striker to perform for Liverpool
The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The coach's squad need a consistent improvement to muscle into the title race from their current spot, along with a major boost in performance, and a chance emerges as seven of their following ten league games versus sides at the moment in the bottom half in the standings. The risk is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a home league defeat on the champions the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's display against long balls and counterattacks that remains in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has been absent for his club in a month following a muscle issue when making his second start in four days in the Champions League victory abroad. The striker came back from the bench during Sweden's reverse to Switzerland but sat out the subsequent inconsequential game with Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A caution on Tuesday would have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
