Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday
1. Garnacho and Walker ready for another battle
A Mancunian rematch may be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle in west London after his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and showcased his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a perfect grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield before dinking a ball across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United in their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to ending Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete transfer speculation treatment due to a alleged £65m escape clause for a potential January departure, the media setting him up for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. This is understandable for a winger who has six goals plus three setups who is pleasurable to watch. Still, his side find themselves in an difficult spot, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven-one combined in their past two fixtures after an promising opening to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa but taking on a defence lacking a goalless game in the league since the start of the season might be the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
Danny Welbeck a left-field choice for the Three Lions
It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton attacker turns 35 soon. “Even without being familiar with him, I know what he could provide,” said the England manager. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox striker role.” Earning the final 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be on the plane to the World Cup if he manages to continue his goalscoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts a greater tally over every other English footballer in the Premier League this term having six and is eager to add to that count as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The full-back crucial as playmaker and goalscorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a measure of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent start. The left-sided player, who came back to his youth team recently after five tough years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, driving down the left side due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer last season, has scored a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who supplied ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four games include three among the top five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine strikes this season so far. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
5. Time for The striker to produce for the Merseyside club
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The manager's squad must have a consistent improvement to enter the title race from this position, plus a major upturn in results, and the possibility emerges with seven of their next 10 top-flight fixtures versus clubs at the moment in the lower half in the league. The threat is evident from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a home league defeat on the champions in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's showing versus long balls and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The big-money forward has been absent for his club in a month after picking up a muscle issue during his second start over a short period in continental competition triumph abroad. The striker came back off the bench in the Swedish reverse against Switzerland but sat out the subsequent meaningless match versus Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A caution in that match might have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
