Premier division: 10 things to watch for this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker poised for another battle
Another northwest showdown could be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is adapting well in west London following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and demonstrated his talents in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration and a perfect grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right before lofting a ball to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the pace with which situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the youngster scored for United in the cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT)
The winger vital to ending Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire transfer speculation treatment due to a alleged £65m buyout clause for his prospective January departure, the media preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's middle class. That is predictable from a wide player who has six goals and three setups and is delightful to watch. Still, his team occupy an difficult situation, having engaged in a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven-one over two games in their last two games following an strong opening to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss to Aston Villa yet facing a defence that hasn't kept a goalless game for months may prove the best tonic.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker an outside option for the Three Lions
It proved notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton attacker reaches 35 soon. “Without even knowing him, I understand what he is able to provide,” stated the England manager. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional striker role.” Earning the last of his 42 England games back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be selected to the World Cup provided he can sustain his scoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts more goals compared to any English performer in England's top division this season with six and will be anxious to increase that count when Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm
The full-back required as playmaker and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some warmth to Fulham's inconsistent start. The left-sided player, who returned to his former side last year following five tough years at Tottenham, is now a first-team fixture, driving down the left due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he's also their top goalscorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their top scorer in the last term, has netted one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period due to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up in a creative role instead of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four games feature three of the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine scores this season this season. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The moment for The striker to deliver for the Merseyside club
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they fell to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The coach's team require a sustained recovery to force their way into the championship chase from this position, plus a dramatic improvement in form, and the possibility arises as seven from their next 10 Premier League matches against teams at the moment in the bottom half in the standings. The threat is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a loss at Anfield on the champions in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's performance against direct play and quick transitions that will be under scrutiny. It is time that Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The expensive signing has not featured at club level over four weeks following a muscle issue while his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in Europe victory abroad. The striker came back from the bench during Sweden's loss to Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's dead rubber with Slovenia to ensure his fitness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A booking on Tuesday could have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
