Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday
1. Garnacho and Walker set for another encounter
A Mancunian rematch may be on the cards when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and showcased his talents in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield prior to chipping a ball toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the pace with which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the former found the net for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)
The winger vital to stopping Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire transfer speculation treatment following a alleged ÂŁ65m buyout clause for his possible mid-season move, the tabloids positioning him for graduation out of the Premier League's middle class. That is to be expected for a winger who has six goals plus three setups and remains delightful to watch. Still, Bournemouth occupy an awkward situation, having engaged in a body swap: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have lost 7-1 on aggregate over their past two fixtures after an promising opening to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi MartĂnez in their four-nil loss to Aston Villa yet confronting a defence that hasn't kept a shutout for months could be the ideal solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
The striker an outside choice for the national team
It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the national team window although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Despite not being familiar with him, I know what he can provide,” said the England boss. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional striker position.” Having won the final 42 international appearances several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck may be on the plane for the World Cup if he is able to sustain his scoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim more goals compared to any English footballer in the top flight this term on six and is keen to increase that tally as Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as creator and finisher
Sessegnon's story has provided a measure of comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his boyhood club recently after five tough years at Tottenham, has become a regular starter, operating on the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he remains their leading marksman this season together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer last season, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up in a creative role replacing Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last time round. The Cottagers' following four matches include three of the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine scores this season this season. Trouble awaits for a team that have built a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The occasion for The striker to perform for Liverpool
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's squad must have a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, along with a significant boost in performance, and opportunity arises as seven from their next 10 league games facing clubs currently in the bottom ten in the standings. The danger is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a loss at Anfield to the title holders the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing against direct play and counterattacks that will be under the spotlight. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not featured in domestic action in a month after picking up a groin problem when making his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in the Champions League victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared from the bench in the Swedish reverse against Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's meaningless match with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A booking during the game might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
