Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker ready for a new encounter
Another northwest showdown could be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker is finding his feet in west London after his close-season transfer from Manchester United and demonstrated his skills in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a ideal grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before chipping a ball across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the speed at which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? When the Argentine found the net for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
The winger key to ending Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full transfer speculation attention following a claimed £65m release clause for his possible winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is understandable from a attacker with a half-dozen strikes plus three helpers and remains delightful to watch. Still, Bournemouth are in an difficult situation, experiencing a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with successive wins, while Bournemouth are down 7-1 over two games over their previous two games after an impressive beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa yet taking on a defence that hasn't kept a shutout in the league since the start of the season may prove the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a left-field choice for the national team
It seemed interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times during the fixture pause although the Brighton attacker turns 35 soon. “Despite not being familiar with him, I know what he can provide,” commented the England coach. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox striker position.” Having won the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup provided he can sustain his scoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts a greater tally compared to any English performer in the Premier League this campaign having six and remains anxious to add to that count when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The full-back crucial as creator and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided some comfort to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his former side last year following five difficult years in north London, is now a first-team fixture, driving down the left in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he's also their top goalscorer in the league as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man last season, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period due to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver as a creator in place of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four games feature three among the top five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine goals in the Premier League to date. Danger looms for a side that have earned a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The moment for Alexander Isak to produce for Liverpool
The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they succumbed to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The manager's side must have a prolonged upturn to enter the title race from here, as well as a dramatic boost in performance, and opportunity arises as seven out of their upcoming ten Premier League matches versus sides currently in the bottom half of the table. The threat is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display against aerial passes and quick transitions that will be under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has been absent in domestic action in a month having sustained a groin injury while his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in Europe win in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but sat out the midweek inconsequential game against Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A booking during the game would have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
