Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker ready for a new clash
A Mancunian rematch could be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker has started to settle in west London after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and showcased his skills versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace with a ideal grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside before chipping a cross to the back post. His celebration with Neto, echoing his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the pace with which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? During the Argentine netted for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo key to stopping Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete transfer speculation attention following a reported £65m escape clause for his potential mid-season move, the tabloids setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. It is understandable from a attacker who has six finishes plus three setups and remains delightful to watch. However, his side occupy an tricky position, having undergone a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one combined over their last two matches after an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but confronting a defensive unit without a goalless game in the league since the start of the season could be the best solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Danny Welbeck a surprise shout for England
It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window even though the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Even without having met him, I know what he is able to provide,” commented the England manager. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional striker position.” Earning the final 42 international appearances back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup if he manages to maintain his goalscoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts a greater tally than any other English player in the top flight this season having six and is eager to increase that tally when Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The full-back needed as playmaker and scorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a measure of comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The 25-year-old, who came back to his former side last year after five tough years with Spurs, has become a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he's also their joint-top scorer this season together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver in a creative role instead of Robinson, who provided ten helpers last season. Fulham's following four matches include three of the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine strikes this season to date. A threat emerges for a team that have built a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The moment for Isak to deliver for the Reds
The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they succumbed to their seventh loss in ten matches. Arne Slot's team require a consistent improvement to muscle into the championship chase from here, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and a chance emerges with seven of their upcoming ten Premier League matches facing teams currently in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a loss at Anfield on the champions last season, however it's not just Liverpool's showing when facing aerial passes and quick transitions that remains in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The expensive signing has been absent at club level for a month after picking up a groin injury during his second start over a short period in continental competition win in Germany. The striker came back from the bench in the Swedish defeat to Switzerland but was rested the subsequent meaningless match with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card during the game could have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
