Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker poised for a fresh encounter
A Manchester reunion may be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker is finding his feet with Chelsea following his off-season signing from Manchester United and showcased his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before dinking a ball to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the speed at which situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? When the youngster netted for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT)
The winger vital to ending Bournemouth's slump
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full rumour-mill focus following a claimed £65m release clause for his possible mid-season move, the media preparing him for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is understandable from a wide player with six goals plus three assists and is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an awkward position, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down seven to one combined in their previous two matches after an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a goalless game for months could be the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm
3. Welbeck an outside choice for the Three Lions
It seemed interesting 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 having met him, I am aware what he could give me,” stated the England manager. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox centre-forward position.” Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be on the plane for the World Cup if he is able to sustain his scoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim more goals compared to any English footballer in the Premier League this season on six and remains keen to add to that tally when Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
4. Sessegnon required as creator and finisher
Sessegnon's story has provided some comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The left-sided player, who rejoined his former side recently after five difficult years with Spurs, has become a consistent pick, operating on the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he is their leading marksman in the league together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker last season, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as a creator instead of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four games include three from the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine goals in the league so far. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a name for consistency in the middle.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
5. Time for Isak to deliver for the Reds
The debate about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. The manager's side need a prolonged upturn to force their way into the championship chase from here, along with a major upturn in results, and opportunity arises with seven of their upcoming ten Premier League matches against teams currently in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a home league defeat to the title holders last season, however it's not just Liverpool's display against long balls and fast breaks that remains under scrutiny. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not played in domestic action in a month after picking up a muscle issue while his second start over a short period in the Champions League triumph abroad. He reappeared from the bench in the Swedish defeat against Switzerland but missed the subsequent dead rubber against Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A booking on Tuesday might have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
