Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday
Walker faces Garnacho ready for another clash
A Manchester reunion may be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is adapting well in west London after his off-season signing from Manchester United and showcased his skills in the Wolves match before the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before dinking a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the speed at which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? During the former scored for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (start times GMT)
2. Semenyo key to stopping Bournemouth's decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete rumour-mill treatment amid a claimed £65m escape clause for his prospective January departure, the gossip columns positioning him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. It is understandable from a attacker who has six finishes and three setups and remains delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his team are in an tricky spot, experiencing a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who enter with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 combined over their last two matches following an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa but taking on a backline without a clean sheet since August could be the best solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck an outside shout for England
It proved intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 soon. “Despite not having met him, I know what he can provide,” stated the England manager. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite conventional No 9 position.” Having won the final 42 caps back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup provided he manages to continue his goalscoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker has more goals over every other English footballer in England's top division this campaign having six and is eager to add to that total when Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM
The full-back required as assist provider and goalscorer
Sessegnon's story has provided a measure of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The 25-year-old, who came back to his former side recently following five difficult years at Tottenham, has emerged as a consistent pick, driving down the left flank in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he is their joint-top scorer in the league together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer the previous campaign, has scored once while Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who provided ten setups in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four matches include three of the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine goals in the league this season. A threat emerges for the club that have developed a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The occasion for The striker to produce for the Reds
The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they succumbed to their seventh loss in ten matches. Arne Slot's team need a sustained recovery to muscle into the league contest from here, as well as a dramatic boost in performance, and opportunity emerges as seven of their following ten Premier League matches versus clubs at the moment in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a loss at Anfield to the title holders in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's performance when facing aerial passes and fast breaks that remains in focus. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The big-money forward has been absent in domestic action for a month having sustained a groin problem during his second start in quick succession in Europe triumph in Germany. The striker came back from the bench during Sweden's reverse to Switzerland but missed Tuesday's inconsequential game with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the World Cup knockout rounds. A booking in that match would have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
