Premier division: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a fresh clash
Another northwest showdown might be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker has started to settle in west London following his summer move from the Red Devils and showcased his abilities against Wolves before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto blended electric speed and a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before lofting a delivery toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the pace with which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? When the youngster netted for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (all times GMT)
The winger crucial to ending Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete gossip column focus due to a alleged £65m release clause for a prospective January departure, the media preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is understandable from a wide player who has six finishes and three assists and is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth find themselves in an awkward position, having engaged in a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one combined over their past two fixtures following an strong start to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa but confronting a defence lacking a goalless game for months may prove the perfect solution.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
The striker a surprise option for the Three Lions
It was intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break even though the Brighton forward celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Even without having met him, I understand what he is able to offer me,” stated the England boss. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox centre-forward position.” Having won the final 42 caps several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he can maintain his goalscoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts more goals than any other English player in the Premier League this season having six and is anxious to increase that total when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon needed as playmaker and scorer
Sessegnon's story has offered some positivity to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his former side last year after five challenging years with Spurs, has emerged as a regular starter, operating on the left with the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man the previous campaign, has bagged a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who registered 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four matches feature three of the best five and Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine goals in the Premier League to date. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a reputation for consistency in the middle.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The moment for The striker to perform for Liverpool
The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The manager's team require a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from this position, plus a dramatic upturn in results, and a chance presents itself with seven out of their upcoming ten league games facing clubs currently in the bottom half in the league. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a home league defeat on the champions last season, but it is not only Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and quick transitions that remains under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has been absent for his club for a month following a groin injury when making his second consecutive start in four days in the Champions League win abroad. Isak returned from the bench in the Swedish defeat against Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution in that match would have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
