Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker ready for another encounter
A Mancunian rematch could be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and displayed his abilities against Wolves prior to the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration and a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right before dinking a cross toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of how quickly things transform. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United in their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT)
The winger crucial to stopping Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation focus following a claimed ÂŁ65m release clause for a prospective January departure, the tabloids setting him up for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is predictable for a attacker who has six finishes and three setups and is joyous to watch. Still, his team are in an difficult situation, having engaged in a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down seven to one combined in their past two games following an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi MartĂnez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa however taking on a backline without a shutout in the league since the start of the season may prove the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm
Danny Welbeck a left-field choice for England
It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break although the Brighton striker turns 35 next week. “Even without having met him, I understand what he can offer me,” commented the England coach. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional No 9 role.” Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup if he manages to continue his goal-getting performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts additional strikes than any other English performer in the top flight this campaign on six and will be anxious to increase that tally as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
4. Sessegnon required as creator and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a measure of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent start. The 25-year-old, who came back to his youth team last year following five challenging years with Spurs, has become a first-team fixture, operating on the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he remains their top goalscorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up as a creator instead of Robinson, who provided ten setups last season. The Cottagers' following four matches take in three of the best five and Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine goals this season to date. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The moment for The striker to produce for the Reds
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they fell to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's squad require a sustained recovery to enter the title race from their current spot, plus a significant improvement in form, and opportunity arises with seven of their next 10 Premier League matches versus sides presently in the lower half of the table. The risk is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a defeat on their own turf to the title holders the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's showing against aerial passes and quick transitions that remains under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not featured at club level in a month after picking up a groin problem during his second consecutive start over a short period in Europe triumph in Germany. Isak returned from the bench in the Swedish defeat by Switzerland but missed the midweek inconsequential game versus Slovenia to secure his availability for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A booking on Tuesday might have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
