Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this round of fixtures
Walker faces Garnacho ready for a new clash
Another northwest showdown could be in the offing as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and showcased his talents in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto blended electric speed and a flawless low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to lofting a cross across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of how quickly circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? When the youngster found the net for United in the Wembley triumph over Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (start times GMT)
The winger vital to stopping Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire gossip column attention due to a alleged £65m escape clause for his prospective winter exit, the tabloids positioning him for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is to be expected for a wide player with six finishes plus three setups and remains joyous to watch. Still, his team are in an tricky spot, having undergone a form flip: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who enter on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven to one over two games in their last two matches following an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa yet facing a defence that hasn't kept a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season could be the best solution.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
The striker a left-field shout for the national team
It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the national team window even though the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 next week. “Even without knowing him, I am aware what he is able to provide,” said the England boss. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional No 9 role.” Having won the most recent of his 42 England games in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup if he manages to maintain his goalscoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has additional strikes over every other English performer in the top flight this term on six and remains keen to increase that total when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a measure of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his youth team last year after five tough years in north London, has become a regular starter, pushing forward on the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he remains their leading marksman this season together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable until 2026 because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute in a creative role instead of Robinson, who registered 10 assists in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' following four fixtures take in three among the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine goals this season this season. Danger looms for a side that have earned a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock
5. Time for Alexander Isak to produce for the Merseyside club
The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they succumbed to their seventh loss in 10 games. The manager's squad must have a consistent improvement to force their way into the title race from their current spot, plus a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity arises as seven of their following ten Premier League matches facing clubs at the moment in the bottom ten of the table. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a home league defeat on the champions in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display versus direct play and quick transitions that remains under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The big-money forward has not featured for his club for a month following a muscle issue during his second consecutive start in four days in the Champions League victory abroad. Isak returned off the bench in the Swedish reverse against Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match with Slovenia to ensure his availability for the World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card on Tuesday might have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
