Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker poised for another encounter
Another northwest showdown might be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a ideal low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before dinking a ball to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? When the youngster found the net for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
The winger vital to halting Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete rumour-mill treatment following a reported £65m escape clause for his prospective mid-season move, the tabloids preparing him for advancement out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is understandable from a winger with a half-dozen strikes and three setups and remains joyous to watch. However, Bournemouth are in an tricky position, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive with successive wins, while Bournemouth are down seven-one combined over their past two fixtures after an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss to Aston Villa however taking on a backline that hasn't kept a clean sheet since August could be the ideal remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
The striker a left-field choice for England
It proved intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the national team window even though the Brighton striker turns 35 in the coming days. “Without even knowing him, I know what he could offer me,” said the England manager. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox No 9 position.” Earning the last of his 42 international appearances in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup if he can maintain his goalscoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals over every other English player in the top flight this season on six and remains eager to boost that count when Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
4. Sessegnon required as assist provider and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's bumpy start. The left-sided player, who returned to his youth team last year following five tough years in north London, is now a first-team fixture, driving down the left side with the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has netted one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who provided ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' following four games feature three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine goals this season this season. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a standing for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The moment for The striker to perform for Liverpool
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they succumbed to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's side require a sustained recovery to force their way into the league contest from here, as well as a major improvement in form, and the possibility presents itself with seven of their next 10 top-flight fixtures against clubs currently in the bottom half in the league. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing when facing aerial passes and quick transitions that is in focus. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The big-money forward has been absent in domestic action in a month after picking up a groin injury when making his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in continental competition triumph abroad. Isak returned from the bench during Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but missed the midweek meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the World Cup playoffs. A caution on Tuesday might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
