Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this weekend


1. Garnacho and Walker ready for another clash

A Mancunian rematch could be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is adapting well with Chelsea after his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and demonstrated his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a perfect grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before chipping a cross to the back post. His celebration 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 faced Walker? During the Argentine found the net for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (all times GMT)


Antoine Semenyo key to halting Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire gossip column attention due to a reported £65m buyout clause for a potential January departure, the media setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable for a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes plus three setups and is pleasurable to watch. Still, Bournemouth find themselves in an awkward spot, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one over two games over their past two fixtures following an impressive start to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa however taking on a backline lacking a goalless game for months may prove the perfect tonic.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday three o'clock


3. Welbeck a left-field choice for England

It seemed interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the national team window even though the Brighton forward reaches 35 next week. “Without even being familiar with him, I know what he is able to provide,” commented the England manager. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox centre-forward position.” Having won the last of his 42 international appearances in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he is able to continue his goalscoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim additional strikes over every other English performer in the top flight this term having six and is keen to boost that tally as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM


4. Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and scorer

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some positivity to Fulham's bumpy opening. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his boyhood club last year after five challenging years at Tottenham, has emerged as a first-team fixture, driving down the left flank with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he's also their joint-top scorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their top scorer in the last term, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable until 2026 owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver in a creative role replacing Robinson, who registered 10 assists last season. The Cottagers' following four matches feature three among the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine strikes this season this season. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a reputation for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock


The moment for Isak to produce for the Merseyside club

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 loss number seven over ten fixtures. The coach's side must have a prolonged upturn to muscle into the championship chase from their current spot, along with a major improvement in form, and opportunity emerges as seven out of their following ten Premier League matches facing sides currently in the bottom half in the league. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a home league defeat to Liverpool the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display versus long balls and counterattacks that remains in focus. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not played in domestic action over four weeks after picking up a groin injury when making his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in continental competition triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but missed the subsequent inconsequential game against Slovenia to secure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A booking during the game could have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient

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