Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker set for a new encounter
Another northwest showdown could be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from the Red Devils and displayed his abilities against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration with a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right before chipping a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the speed at which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the Argentine scored for United in the cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to ending Bournemouth's slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete rumour-mill attention amid a reported £65m release clause for his prospective January departure, the tabloids preparing him for advancement out of the Premier League's middle class. It is understandable for a wide player who has a half-dozen strikes plus three setups who is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth are in an difficult spot, having engaged in a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth are down seven-one over two games in their past two matches following an impressive start to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss by Aston Villa however taking on a defence without a shutout since August might be the best tonic.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a left-field shout for England
It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break although the Brighton attacker turns 35 next week. “Without even knowing him, I am aware what he is able to provide,” said the England manager. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional No 9 position.” Having won the final 42 England games in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup provided he is able to maintain his scoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker has more goals compared to any English footballer in England's top division this season having six and remains eager to add to that count when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and finisher
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a degree of warmth to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The left-sided player, who returned to his youth team last year after five tough years with Spurs, is now a consistent pick, driving down the left flank with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he is their leading marksman in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer in the last term, has netted one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also having to step up as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who registered ten setups in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four games feature three among the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine goals in the Premier League to date. A threat emerges for a team that have built a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The moment for The striker to perform for the Reds
The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. The manager's squad require a prolonged upturn to enter the league contest from here, plus a major improvement in form, and opportunity presents itself with seven from their following ten top-flight fixtures against sides presently in the lower half in the standings. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's showing against long balls and quick transitions that will be under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not featured at club level for a month after picking up a groin problem while his second start in four days in Europe triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back from the bench in the Swedish reverse against Switzerland but was rested the midweek inconsequential game versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card on Tuesday might have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
