Premier League: 10 things to keep an eye on this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker poised for a fresh clash
A Mancunian rematch might be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is adapting well with Chelsea after his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his skills against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration with a flawless grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before lofting a ball toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of how quickly situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the Argentine netted for United in their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo vital to ending Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire gossip column treatment due to a alleged £65m escape clause for his potential January departure, the gossip columns preparing him for promotion out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is understandable from a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes and three setups who is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth occupy an difficult spot, having undergone a role reversal: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have lost 7-1 over two games in their last two fixtures after an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa yet taking on a defence without a goalless game in the league since the start of the season may prove the best remedy.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a left-field shout for the national team
It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times during the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton attacker turns 35 soon. “Despite not knowing him, I understand what he could give me,” commented the England coach. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox striker position.” Having won the final 42 England games in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup assuming he is able to continue his goalscoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker has a greater tally over every other English performer in the top flight this term on six and is anxious to add to that total when Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered some warmth to Fulham's bumpy start. The 25-year-old, who came back to his youth team recently after five challenging years in north London, is now a consistent pick, operating on the left due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver as a creator in place of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' following four matches feature three of the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine strikes in the Premier League so far. Trouble awaits for a team that have developed a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The moment for The striker to deliver for the Merseyside club
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they fell to loss number seven in 10 games. The manager's team must have a consistent improvement to muscle into the championship chase from this position, plus a significant improvement in form, and the possibility arises as seven from their upcoming ten league games versus sides presently in the bottom half of the table. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a home league defeat on the champions in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display versus aerial passes and quick transitions that will be under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not featured in domestic action over four weeks following a groin problem when making his second consecutive start over a short period in the Champions League win at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared as a substitute during Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but missed the subsequent dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the World Cup playoffs. A caution during the game could have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
