Premier division: ten highlights to look out for this matchday


Walker faces Garnacho poised for a new clash

A Mancunian rematch could be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker is finding his feet with Chelsea following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and displayed his talents versus Wolverhampton before the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a ideal low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield prior to dinking a delivery across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the pace with which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (start times GMT)


Antoine Semenyo crucial to halting Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete transfer speculation treatment amid a alleged £65m buyout clause for a potential mid-season move, the tabloids preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's average tier. This is understandable from a wide player who has six finishes and three setups and remains delightful to watch. Still, his team find themselves in an difficult spot, having undergone a form flip: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 combined in their past two games following an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss to Aston Villa yet taking on a backline without a shutout since August might be the ideal tonic.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm


The striker an outside shout for the Three Lions

It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the fixture pause although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 soon. “Even without having met him, I am aware what he could provide,” commented the England boss. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a quite traditional centre-forward role.” Earning the most recent of his 42 England games back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be in the squad to the World Cup assuming he is able to sustain his scoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim additional strikes than any other English performer in the top flight this term on six and is eager to boost that total when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM


Ryan Sessegnon needed as creator and finisher

Sessegnon's story has offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's uneven beginning. The left-sided player, who rejoined his former side last year following five difficult years with Spurs, has become a regular starter, driving down the left side in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he remains their joint-top scorer this season together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker last season, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period due to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute in a creative role instead of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches include three from the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine scores this season to date. A threat emerges for the club that have earned a standing for mid-table stability.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm


The occasion for Isak to produce for Liverpool

The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The coach's squad need a consistent improvement to force their way into the title race from their current spot, plus a significant boost in performance, and opportunity arises with seven out of their following ten top-flight fixtures facing teams currently in the lower half of the table. The danger is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a home league defeat to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and fast breaks that will be in focus. It is time that Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has been absent for his club over four weeks following a groin injury when making his second start in quick succession in the Champions League win abroad. He reappeared as a substitute during Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A booking in that match might have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient

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