Premier League: ten highlights to watch for this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker set for a fresh clash
A Manchester reunion may be on the cards when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his abilities against Wolves prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto required shifting infield before chipping a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the speed at which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? When the former netted for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT)
The winger key to halting Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation treatment following a reported £65m buyout clause for his possible January departure, the gossip columns preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's middle class. It is to be expected for a winger with a half-dozen strikes and three setups and remains pleasurable to watch. However, Bournemouth find themselves in an awkward spot, having undergone a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 on aggregate over their previous two matches following an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss by Aston Villa however facing a defensive unit without a clean sheet since August may prove the best solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a left-field shout for the national team
It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause although the Brighton attacker turns 35 in the coming days. “Even without having met him, I am aware what he can offer me,” said the England manager. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a very traditional striker position.” Having won the last of his 42 England games several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be in the squad to the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his scoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim additional strikes over every other English performer in England's top division this season on six and will be eager to add to that total when Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
The full-back required as assist provider and scorer
Sessegnon's story has offered some warmth to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his youth team recently following five tough years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, driving down the left due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their joint-top scorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has netted a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who registered ten setups in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four matches feature three among the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine scores this season so far. A threat emerges for the club that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
5. Time for Isak to produce for the Reds
The debate about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they fell to loss number seven over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's squad must have a sustained recovery to force their way into the championship chase from their current spot, along with a major upturn in results, and opportunity arises with seven of their next 10 Premier League matches facing sides at the moment in the bottom ten in the league. The risk is evident from Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a loss at Anfield to Liverpool last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display against aerial passes and counterattacks that is under scrutiny. It is time that Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not played in domestic action over four weeks following a groin injury during his second consecutive start in quick succession in the Champions League win abroad. He reappeared off the bench in Sweden's loss to Switzerland but missed the midweek inconsequential game versus Slovenia to secure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A booking during the game might have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
