Premier division: ten highlights to watch for this round of fixtures
1. Garnacho and Walker poised for another clash
A Manchester reunion could be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The wide man is finding his feet in west London following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right prior to chipping a cross across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of how quickly situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? During the former netted for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to halting Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full transfer speculation treatment amid a reported £65m release clause for a possible mid-season move, the gossip columns positioning him for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is understandable for a winger with a half-dozen strikes plus three setups who is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth are in an difficult situation, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who enter with successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one combined over their previous two fixtures after an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa however confronting a defence that hasn't kept a shutout for months might be the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
The striker an outside option for the national team
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break although the Brighton striker turns 35 next week. “Even without being familiar with him, I am aware what he could offer me,” said the England coach. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox No 9 role.” Having won the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup provided he is able to maintain his scoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim additional strikes over every other English player in the Premier League this campaign with six and is keen to add to that count as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as creator and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided some comfort to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The left-sided player, who returned to his boyhood club last year following five tough years in north London, has become a first-team fixture, driving down the left flank due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he's also their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer last season, has netted one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as a creator in place of Robinson, who provided ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches take in three from the top five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine scores this season this season. Danger looms for a team that have developed a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The moment for The striker to perform for the Reds
The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they succumbed to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The manager's team need a prolonged upturn to enter the league contest from their current spot, along with a major upturn in results, and a chance presents itself with seven out of their next 10 top-flight fixtures facing clubs at the moment in the lower half in the league. The threat is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a loss at Anfield to the title holders in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's showing versus long balls and counterattacks that is under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not featured in domestic action in a month following a muscle issue when making his second start in four days in continental competition win abroad. The striker came back from the bench in the Swedish defeat against Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's inconsequential game versus Slovenia to secure his readiness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A caution during the game would have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
