Premier division: ten highlights to look out for this weekend


Walker faces Garnacho set for a new clash

A Mancunian rematch might be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is finding his feet in west London after his off-season signing from Manchester United and demonstrated his skills against Wolves before the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right prior to chipping a ball across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, echoing his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? When the former netted for United in the cup final win over Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)


2. Semenyo key to stopping Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column focus amid a reported £65m buyout clause for a prospective January departure, the tabloids positioning him for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is predictable for a winger with six finishes plus three assists and remains delightful to watch. Still, his team are in an tricky position, having engaged in a form flip: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate over their past two fixtures following an strong opening to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss by Aston Villa however taking on a backline lacking a clean sheet for months could be the perfect remedy.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm


The striker an outside option for the Three Lions

It proved notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Even without knowing him, I am aware what he is able to provide,” said the England manager. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox striker position.” Gaining the last of his 42 England games several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck could be selected for the World Cup if he can sustain his goalscoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has a greater tally compared to any English footballer in England's top division this term on six and will be anxious to add to that count as Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday three o'clock


The full-back crucial as assist provider and goalscorer

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a measure of positivity to Fulham's uneven opening. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his former side last year following five challenging years in north London, has become a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he is their leading marksman in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man last season, has netted once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute in a creative role in place of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last time round. Fulham's next four fixtures take in three from the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores in the league so far. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm


The occasion for Alexander Isak to perform for the Merseyside club

The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat in ten matches. Arne Slot's team must have a consistent improvement to force their way into the championship chase from here, as well as a dramatic upturn in results, and opportunity arises as seven out of their following ten league games facing sides currently in the bottom half in the league. The danger is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a home league defeat to the title holders in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's display against long balls and fast breaks that remains under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The expensive signing has not played at club level over four weeks after picking up a groin injury while his second start over a short period in the Champions League triumph in Germany. He reappeared from the bench during Sweden's loss by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's dead rubber with Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the World Cup playoffs. A yellow card during the game could have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient

Erica Meyer
Erica Meyer

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