Premier division: ten highlights to look out for this weekend


Walker faces Garnacho set for another clash

A Manchester reunion may be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and displayed his skills in the Wolves match prior to the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to lofting a ball across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the speed at which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the Argentine scored for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (start times GMT)


The winger vital to ending Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full transfer speculation attention following a alleged £65m escape clause for a potential January departure, the gossip columns preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is to be expected for a winger with a half-dozen strikes and three assists and is pleasurable to watch. Still, Bournemouth are in an awkward spot, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one on aggregate over their last two games after an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa however facing a backline without a shutout in the league since the start of the season might be the ideal remedy.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm


Danny Welbeck a left-field choice for England

It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break despite the fact that the Brighton attacker turns 35 in the coming days. “Without even having met him, I understand what he can give me,” commented the England manager. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox No 9 position.” Earning the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup provided he is able to maintain his scoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts more goals than any other English footballer in England's top division this term with six and will be keen to boost that total when Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM


4. Sessegnon required as playmaker and finisher

Sessegnon's story has brought a degree of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The left-sided player, who returned to his former side recently after five challenging years at Tottenham, is now a first-team fixture, driving down the left with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their leading marksman in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also having to step up as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who provided ten setups last season. The Cottagers' next four matches feature three of the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine strikes in the league to date. Danger looms for a side that have built a reputation for mid-table stability.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock


The moment for The striker to deliver for the Reds

The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they lost to loss number seven in 10 games. Arne Slot's team must have a sustained recovery to muscle into the title race from here, plus a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity emerges with seven out of their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures facing teams presently in the bottom ten in the standings. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a loss at Anfield on the champions in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing when facing direct play and quick transitions that remains in focus. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The expensive signing has not played for his club over four weeks having sustained a muscle issue while his second appearance in the lineup in four days in continental competition win in Germany. Isak returned as a substitute during Sweden's loss by Switzerland but sat out the subsequent dead rubber versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A booking on Tuesday could have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient

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