English top flight: ten highlights to look out for this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker ready for another clash
A Mancunian rematch may be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is finding his feet in west London after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and showcased his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield before lofting a ball across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of how quickly things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? During the Argentine found the net for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to stopping Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full rumour-mill treatment due to a alleged £65m escape clause for a potential January departure, the tabloids preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. This is predictable for a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes and three setups who is pleasurable to watch. Still, his side are in an awkward position, experiencing a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in with successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost 7-1 over two games in their last two fixtures following an impressive beginning to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss by Aston Villa however facing a backline that hasn't kept a shutout since August may prove the perfect solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker a left-field choice for the Three Lions
It proved notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton striker celebrates 35 soon. “Despite not being familiar with him, I know what he can offer me,” said the England boss. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox No 9 position.” Having won the final 42 international appearances back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be in the squad for the World Cup provided he manages to maintain his goal-getting performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has additional strikes compared to any English player in the Premier League this season having six and remains eager to increase that total as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The full-back required as assist provider and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a degree of positivity to Fulham's bumpy opening. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his former side last year following five tough years with Spurs, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he is their leading marksman this season together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer in the last term, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who supplied ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' following four games include three of the top five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine strikes in the Premier League this season. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a reputation for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The occasion for Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club
The debate about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The manager's team require a prolonged upturn to force their way into the title race from here, along with a significant boost in performance, and a chance emerges as seven from their next 10 Premier League matches versus sides at the moment in the bottom ten in the standings. The threat is evident from Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a loss at Anfield to Liverpool in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing versus aerial passes and fast breaks that will be under the spotlight. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has been absent in domestic action for a month after picking up a muscle issue when making his second start in quick succession in Europe win abroad. He reappeared as a substitute in the Swedish loss by Switzerland but sat out the subsequent dead rubber against Slovenia to secure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A yellow card in that match would have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
