Premier division: ten highlights to look out for this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker set for a fresh clash
A Mancunian rematch may be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and showcased his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration and a flawless low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before lofting a delivery to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the speed at which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? When the Argentine found the net for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
The winger key to halting Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete rumour-mill treatment due to a reported £65m release clause for a prospective winter exit, the tabloids positioning him for advancement from the Premier League's middle class. That is predictable for a attacker who has six finishes plus three assists and remains joyous to watch. Still, his team occupy an awkward spot, having engaged in a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 over two games over their previous two fixtures after an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss by Aston Villa however confronting a backline lacking a clean sheet since August may prove the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck an outside option for England
It proved intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he could give me,” said the England manager. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a very traditional striker role.” Having won the last of his 42 England games several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck might be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he is able to continue his goalscoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has more goals than any other English player in the top flight this term having six and will be keen to add to that count as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon required as playmaker and scorer
Sessegnon's story has provided a degree of warmth to Fulham's bumpy opening. The 25-year-old, who returned to his youth team recently after five tough years with Spurs, is now a first-team fixture, driving down the left side with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he remains their top goalscorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also having to step up as a creator instead of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' following four matches take in three of the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine scores in the league so far. A threat emerges for the club that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The moment for Isak to produce for Liverpool
The debate about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The manager's side must have a sustained recovery to force their way into the championship chase from this position, along with a significant boost in performance, and the possibility presents itself with seven out of their next 10 league games versus teams currently in the bottom ten in the standings. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a home league defeat to the title holders last season, however it's not just Liverpool's performance versus direct play and fast breaks that remains under the spotlight. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has been absent for his club in a month after picking up a muscle issue when making his second start over a short period in the Champions League victory in Germany. Isak returned as a substitute in the Swedish reverse against Switzerland but was rested the midweek dead rubber with Slovenia to secure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A caution in that match could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
