Premier League: 10 things to keep an eye on this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker poised for a fresh battle
A Manchester reunion might be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is adapting well in west London after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and showcased his skills in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to lofting a cross toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, echoing his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of the pace with which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? During the Argentine found the net for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
The winger key to ending Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete gossip column attention following a claimed £65m release clause for his prospective January departure, the tabloids preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable from a attacker with six finishes and three assists who is joyous to watch. Still, his team are in an tricky position, experiencing a form flip: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down seven-one over two games over their last two games following an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but facing a defence lacking a shutout in the league since the start of the season may prove the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker a surprise option for the Three Lions
It seemed intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break even though the Brighton striker celebrates 35 next week. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he can give me,” commented the England boss. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional striker position.” Gaining the final 42 international appearances in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be on the plane to the World Cup assuming he is able to sustain his goal-getting performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts additional strikes compared to any English footballer in the top flight this season having six and remains eager to increase that total as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon required as creator and scorer
Sessegnon's story has offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The left-sided player, who came back to his former side recently after five challenging years with Spurs, has emerged as a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left side with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he is their joint-top scorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has netted one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver in a creative role replacing Robinson, who registered 10 assists last season. The Cottagers' following four games include three among the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine goals in the league this season. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
5. Time for Alexander Isak to produce for the Merseyside club
The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The manager's team require a consistent improvement to force their way into the league contest from their current spot, as well as a significant improvement in form, and the possibility arises with seven of their next 10 Premier League matches against teams at the moment in the lower half in the standings. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield on the champions the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display when facing aerial passes and quick transitions that will be in focus. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has not featured in domestic action over four weeks after picking up a groin injury when making his second start over a short period in continental competition victory abroad. He reappeared as a substitute in Sweden's loss by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match against Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card during the game might have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
