Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker ready for another encounter
A Manchester reunion may be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger has started to settle with Chelsea after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and demonstrated his talents in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a ideal grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right before lofting a cross to the back post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of how quickly things transform. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? During the Argentine found the net for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
2. Semenyo key to halting Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full transfer speculation treatment following a reported £65m release clause for a possible mid-season move, the tabloids setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. It is to be expected from a wide player with six goals plus three setups who is joyous to watch. Still, Bournemouth find themselves in an tricky position, having undergone a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 over two games over their past two matches following an impressive beginning to the campaign. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa but facing a backline lacking a shutout in the league since the start of the season may prove the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
The striker a surprise choice for England
It was interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break although the Brighton forward celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Even without being familiar with him, I know what he is able to offer me,” stated the England coach. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox striker position.” Having won the most recent of his 42 international appearances back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup provided he can continue his goalscoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward has a greater tally than any other English performer in England's top division this season having six and is keen to increase that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon required as playmaker and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a degree of warmth to Fulham's uneven opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his former side last year after five tough years in north London, has emerged as a consistent pick, operating on the left due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he is their joint-top scorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man in the last term, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also having to step up as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided 10 assists last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four games take in three among the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine strikes in the Premier League so far. A threat emerges for the club that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The moment for The striker to produce for Liverpool
The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they succumbed to their seventh loss in ten matches. Arne Slot's squad require a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from here, plus a major upturn in results, and a chance presents itself with seven from their following ten league games facing sides presently in the bottom ten of the table. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's display versus aerial passes and counterattacks that is under the spotlight. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has been absent in domestic action in a month after picking up a muscle issue when making his second consecutive start in four days in continental competition triumph abroad. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but missed the subsequent dead rubber with Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the World Cup playoffs. A yellow card during the game could have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
