Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker set for a fresh battle
A Mancunian rematch might be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and demonstrated his skills in the Wolves match before the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a flawless low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right before lofting a cross to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the speed at which situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? When the Argentine scored for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo key to halting Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete rumour-mill treatment due to a claimed £65m release clause for a possible winter exit, the media preparing him for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. That is predictable from a attacker with six goals plus three helpers who is pleasurable to watch. However, his team occupy an difficult position, having engaged in a body swap: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one combined over their previous two matches following an impressive start to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss to Aston Villa however confronting a backline that hasn't kept a shutout for months may prove the perfect solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
Danny Welbeck an outside option for the national team
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window even though the Brighton striker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Despite not knowing him, I am aware what he can provide,” commented the England manager. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite traditional No 9 role.” Earning the last of his 42 international appearances in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be in the squad to the World Cup provided he is able to maintain his scoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts additional strikes than any other English player in England's top division this term on six and is anxious to increase that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon required as creator and finisher
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's uneven beginning. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his boyhood club recently after five tough years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, operating on the left flank due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he's also their top goalscorer in the league as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker in the last term, has netted once while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who registered 10 assists last season. The Cottagers' next four fixtures feature three from the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine strikes this season this season. A threat emerges for the club that have developed a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool
The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they fell to their seventh loss in 10 games. The manager's squad must have a prolonged upturn to muscle into the championship chase from this position, as well as a dramatic upturn in results, and a chance emerges as seven from their next 10 Premier League matches against teams currently in the lower half in the league. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display against aerial passes and counterattacks that is 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 while his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in continental competition triumph abroad. The striker came back from the bench in Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match versus Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A caution in that match could have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
