Premier League: 10 things to keep an eye on this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho set for a new encounter
A Mancunian rematch might be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is finding his feet with Chelsea following his summer move from the Red Devils and displayed his skills versus Wolverhampton prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a perfect grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto required shifting infield before lofting a delivery toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? When the youngster scored for United in their cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (start times GMT)
The winger key to halting Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full gossip column focus due to a claimed £65m buyout clause for a possible mid-season move, the gossip columns preparing him for promotion out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is predictable from a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes plus three assists who is joyous to watch. Still, his side find themselves in an awkward position, having engaged in a form flip: now it's the struggling side West Ham who arrive with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth are down seven to one over two games over their past two games after an strong beginning to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa however confronting a defensive unit lacking a shutout in the league since the start of the season could be the best remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a left-field shout for the national team
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the international break although the Brighton striker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Even without being familiar with him, I am aware what he can provide,” commented the England manager. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox No 9 position.” Gaining the last of his 42 England games back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck might be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he is able to continue his goalscoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has additional strikes compared to any English footballer in the top flight this term on six and will be keen to add to that tally as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered some warmth to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The left-sided player, who returned to his youth team recently following five challenging years at Tottenham, is now a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left side due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he remains their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their top scorer last season, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period because of a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up in a creative role instead of Robinson, who registered 10 assists last season. Fulham's following four games include three from the top five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine goals this season to date. A threat emerges for a side that have built a name for consistency in the middle.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The occasion for Isak to deliver for the Reds
The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they succumbed to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The coach's squad need a prolonged upturn to muscle into the title race from their current spot, along with a dramatic improvement in form, and the possibility arises with seven from their following ten Premier League matches facing sides at the moment in the bottom ten of the table. The threat is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a loss at Anfield to the title holders the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and fast breaks that remains in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not featured at club level over four weeks after picking up a muscle issue during his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in the Champions League win in Germany. Isak returned from the bench in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's inconsequential game versus Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A booking on Tuesday would have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
