Premier division: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a new encounter
Another northwest showdown might be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is finding his feet in west London after his close-season transfer from Manchester United and displayed his talents against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield before dinking a ball across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of how quickly things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the former netted for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire rumour-mill treatment following a reported £65m escape clause for a potential January departure, the tabloids setting him up for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. That is to be expected for a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes plus three helpers and is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his team are in an awkward position, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth are down 7-1 over two games in their past two fixtures after an promising opening to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss to Aston Villa but facing a backline lacking a goalless game in the league since the start of the season could be the ideal solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
Danny Welbeck a surprise option for the national team
It seemed intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break even though the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Even without knowing him, I know what he could give me,” said the England coach. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox No 9 role.” Earning the last of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup if he manages to sustain his goal-getting feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts more goals compared to any English footballer in the top flight this term on six and remains eager to add to that total as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
The full-back needed as assist provider and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some warmth to Fulham's inconsistent start. The left-sided player, who came back to his youth team recently following five difficult years at Tottenham, has emerged as a consistent pick, operating on the left side due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he's also their joint-top scorer this season together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has netted a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term owing to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver in a creative role replacing Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures take in three among the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine strikes in the Premier League so far. Danger looms for the club that have earned a reputation for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The occasion for The striker to perform for Liverpool
The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they lost to their seventh loss in ten matches. Arne Slot's team must have a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from here, as well as a major improvement in form, and a chance arises with seven out of their next 10 league games facing teams currently in the bottom half in the league. The risk is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a loss at Anfield on the champions the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's performance against aerial passes and counterattacks that is in focus. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not played at club level over four weeks following a groin problem during his second start in quick succession in the Champions League victory in Germany. He reappeared off the bench in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but was rested the midweek dead rubber versus Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A caution on Tuesday would have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
