Premier division: ten highlights to look out for this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker set for a fresh encounter
A Mancunian rematch could be on the cards when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is finding his feet in west London following his off-season signing from Manchester United and showcased his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration with a flawless grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield before lofting a delivery toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of how quickly things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? When the youngster scored for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
The winger vital to halting Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete rumour-mill treatment following a reported £65m escape clause for a potential mid-season move, the tabloids setting him up for promotion from the Premier League's average tier. This is predictable from a wide player with six finishes and three assists and is joyous to watch. However, his side find themselves in an awkward spot, having engaged in a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one over two games over their past two matches after an strong opening to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss by Aston Villa yet facing a defence lacking a goalless game in the league since the start of the season could be the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
3. Welbeck a left-field choice for the Three Lions
It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Without even knowing him, I am aware what he can provide,” said the England boss. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional No 9 position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 international appearances in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be selected for the World Cup if he is able to continue his scoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts a greater tally than any other English performer in the top flight this term on six and remains eager to boost that count when Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The full-back crucial as creator and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some comfort to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The 25-year-old, who came back to his former side last year following five tough years in north London, is now a first-team fixture, operating on the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man in the last term, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable until 2026 due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as a creator instead of Robinson, who registered 10 assists in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches take in three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine scores this season this season. Trouble awaits for a team that have built a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
5. Time for The striker to produce for the Reds
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they lost to their seventh loss in 10 games. The coach's team need a consistent improvement to enter the championship chase from this position, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and the possibility arises as seven from their following ten Premier League matches facing sides at the moment in the bottom half in the standings. The risk is evident from Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's showing versus long balls and fast breaks that will be in focus. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not featured at club level in a month following a muscle issue while his second consecutive start in four days in Europe victory abroad. Isak returned as a substitute during Sweden's loss to Switzerland but missed Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A caution during the game would have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
