Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker poised for another encounter
A Mancunian rematch might be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle in west London following his summer move from Manchester United and displayed his skills against Wolves before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace and a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to dinking a cross to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of the speed at which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo key to ending Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire rumour-mill focus due to a alleged £65m buyout clause for his prospective winter exit, the tabloids positioning him for promotion from the Premier League's average tier. This is predictable for a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes plus three assists and remains delightful to watch. However, Bournemouth occupy an awkward situation, having engaged in a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost seven-one over two games in their previous two fixtures after an strong start to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa however taking on a defensive unit lacking a goalless game since August may prove the best remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The striker a left-field choice for England
It proved intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton forward turns 35 soon. “Without even knowing him, I understand what he could give me,” said the England boss. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox striker position.” Earning the last of his 42 England games several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be in the squad for the World Cup provided he can sustain his scoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim additional strikes than any other English footballer in the top flight this campaign on six and is eager to increase that total as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided some positivity to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his boyhood club recently after five tough years at Tottenham, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left flank in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also having to step up as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided 10 assists last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures include three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine scores in the Premier League to date. A threat emerges for the club that have developed a standing for consistency in the middle.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
5. Time for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club
The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The manager's team need a sustained recovery to force their way into the title race from here, as well as a dramatic upturn in results, and opportunity arises as seven of their upcoming ten Premier League matches versus sides at the moment in the lower half in the league. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a loss at Anfield on the champions in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's display against aerial passes and fast breaks that will be in focus. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The expensive signing has not featured at club level over four weeks following a groin problem while his second consecutive start in quick succession in the Champions League triumph abroad. He reappeared off the bench in the Swedish loss to Switzerland but sat out the subsequent meaningless match against Slovenia to ensure his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A booking in that match might have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
