Premier division: ten highlights to watch for this weekend


Garnacho versus Walker ready for another clash

A Mancunian rematch might be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man has started to settle in west London following his summer move from Manchester United and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration with a perfect low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to dinking a delivery across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the pace with which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? When the Argentine found the net for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (start times GMT)


Antoine Semenyo vital to stopping Bournemouth's slump

Antoine Semenyo is getting the full rumour-mill treatment amid a reported ÂŁ65m buyout clause for a potential mid-season move, the media positioning him for promotion out of the Premier League's middle class. It is predictable from a winger with six goals and three assists who is delightful to watch. Still, his team occupy an tricky position, experiencing a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 over two games in their previous two fixtures following an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi MartĂ­nez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa but facing a defence lacking a shutout for months may prove the best remedy.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock


Danny Welbeck a surprise option for the Three Lions

It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton forward turns 35 next week. “Without even being familiar with him, I am aware what he could offer me,” commented the England boss. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional striker role.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 caps back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be in the squad for the World Cup if he is able to maintain his goalscoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has additional strikes over every other English player in the top flight this season with six and is eager to boost that total as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm


4. Sessegnon required as assist provider and scorer

Sessegnon's story has offered a measure of positivity to Fulham's bumpy start. The left-sided player, who returned to his former side last year following five difficult years with Spurs, has become a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their top scorer last season, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term owing to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver in a creative role in place of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' following four games take in three among the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine strikes this season this season. Trouble awaits for a side that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM


5. Time for Isak to produce for the Merseyside club

The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they fell to loss number seven in ten matches. The manager's side must have a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from their current spot, along with a dramatic upturn in results, and the possibility emerges as seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures facing sides currently in the bottom ten of the table. The risk is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a loss at Anfield on the champions the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's showing when facing aerial passes and fast breaks that will be under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The ÂŁ125m striker has not featured in domestic action over four weeks following a groin injury while his second start in quick succession in continental competition victory in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match with Slovenia to secure his availability for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card in that match would have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient

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