Premier division: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho set for another battle
A Manchester reunion might be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well in west London after his summer move from the Red Devils and showcased his skills against Wolves before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a flawless low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to chipping a ball across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the speed at which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the youngster found the net for United during their cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo key to halting Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full gossip column attention amid a alleged ÂŁ65m buyout clause for his prospective mid-season move, the media preparing him for advancement out of the Premier League's average tier. This is to be expected for a attacker with six goals plus three helpers who is delightful to watch. Still, his side find themselves in an tricky spot, having undergone a role reversal: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 on aggregate in their last two games after an promising opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi MartĂnez in the four-nil loss to Aston Villa however facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a shutout since August could be the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
3. Welbeck a surprise option for England
It proved notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window even though the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 next week. “Despite not being familiar with him, I know what he is able to give me,” commented the England coach. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very traditional No 9 position.” Gaining the final 42 caps back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts a greater tally than any other English performer in England's top division this season with six and remains anxious to boost that total when Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Ryan Sessegnon required as assist provider and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided some warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The left-sided player, who came back to his youth team recently following five challenging years in north London, has become a consistent pick, driving down the left side with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he is their joint-top scorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker last season, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 due to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last time round. The Cottagers' following four matches feature three among the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine strikes in the league to date. Trouble awaits for a team that have earned a reputation for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
5. Time for The striker to produce for Liverpool
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they lost to their seventh loss in ten matches. The coach's side need a consistent improvement to muscle into the title race from their current spot, along with a dramatic boost in performance, and the possibility emerges as seven of their next 10 Premier League matches facing teams at the moment in the bottom half in the league. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a loss at Anfield to Liverpool the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance against long balls and quick transitions that will be under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The ÂŁ125m striker has been absent for his club in a month following a muscle issue when making his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in Europe triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back off the bench in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but missed the subsequent meaningless match against Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A caution on Tuesday might have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
