Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this round of fixtures
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a new encounter
A Manchester reunion may be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is adapting well with Chelsea following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and showcased his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a flawless low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside before lofting a ball toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, echoing his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the pace with which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? When the Argentine scored for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to stopping Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire rumour-mill treatment following a claimed £65m buyout clause for his prospective January departure, the tabloids preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. This is understandable for a winger with six finishes and three assists and is delightful to watch. However, his team are in an difficult situation, experiencing a body swap: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate over their last two fixtures following an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa but confronting a backline that hasn't kept a goalless game in the league since the start of the season might be the best remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The striker an outside option for the national team
It proved notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton forward turns 35 soon. “Even without knowing him, I know what he can give me,” commented the England boss. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional No 9 position.” Having won the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be in the squad for the World Cup provided he can continue his scoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts more goals compared to any English performer in the top flight this season having six and remains anxious to add to that count when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The full-back needed as creator and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a degree of warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his boyhood club last year after five difficult years at Tottenham, has become a first-team fixture, operating on the left flank in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he's also their leading marksman in the league as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their top scorer the previous campaign, has scored a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also having to step up as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who provided ten setups in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four matches feature three among the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine scores this season this season. Trouble awaits for the club that have earned a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The occasion for The striker to perform for Liverpool
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they lost to their seventh loss in 10 games. The manager's squad need a sustained recovery to force their way into the championship chase from here, along with a significant upturn in results, and opportunity presents itself as seven out of their next 10 top-flight fixtures against clubs currently in the lower half in the standings. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf on the champions in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's display against aerial passes and fast breaks that remains under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The £125m striker has not featured for his club for a month following a groin injury while his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in continental competition win abroad. The striker came back as a substitute in Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but was rested the midweek dead rubber with Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card in that match could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
