Premier League: ten highlights to watch for this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker ready for a fresh clash
Another northwest showdown might be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his close-season transfer from Manchester United and showcased his skills in the Wolves match before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a ideal low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to chipping a ball to the back post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of how quickly situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the former found the net for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT)
2. Semenyo key to ending Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation attention following a claimed £65m release clause for a possible winter exit, the tabloids setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is predictable for a attacker with six finishes plus three setups and is delightful to watch. However, Bournemouth are in an tricky situation, having undergone a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who enter with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have lost 7-1 on aggregate over their past two fixtures following an strong opening to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss to Aston Villa but confronting a defensive unit lacking a clean sheet since August could be the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
3. Welbeck a surprise shout for England
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause even though the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Even without having met him, I know what he is able to provide,” said the England coach. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a very conventional striker position.” Gaining the final 42 international appearances in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be in the squad to the World Cup provided he manages to continue his goalscoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally compared to any English footballer in the Premier League this term with six and is keen to boost that count as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and scorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered some warmth to Fulham's uneven start. The 25-year-old, who returned to his boyhood club last year following five difficult years in north London, has become a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period because of a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver as a creator replacing Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' next four games feature three of the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine scores this season this season. Trouble awaits for the club that have developed a standing for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The moment for The striker to deliver for Liverpool
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they fell to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The coach's squad require a prolonged upturn to force their way into the league contest from this position, plus a significant upturn in results, and a chance emerges with seven from their following ten league games facing sides currently in the bottom half in the league. The threat is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a loss at Anfield to Liverpool last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing against direct play and quick transitions that remains under the spotlight. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The expensive signing has not featured in domestic action in a month following a groin injury during his second consecutive start over a short period in Europe victory in Germany. He reappeared as a substitute in Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but was rested the midweek meaningless match versus Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card during the game might have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
