Premier division: 10 things to keep an eye on this weekend


1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a fresh clash

A Mancunian rematch could be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The wide man is finding his feet in west London after his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his talents against Wolves before the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a ideal low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to lofting a ball toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the speed at which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? When the youngster found the net for United in their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)


Antoine Semenyo vital to halting Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation treatment due to a reported £65m release clause for his potential mid-season move, the media preparing him for advancement from the Premier League's middle class. This is to be expected for a winger with six finishes plus three helpers who is joyous to watch. Still, his side find themselves in an awkward spot, having undergone a body swap: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one combined over their last two fixtures following an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa but facing a defence that hasn't kept a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season may prove the perfect solution.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM


Danny Welbeck a left-field shout for the national team

It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton striker turns 35 in the coming days. “Despite not knowing him, I am aware what he can offer me,” stated the England coach. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a quite traditional No 9 position.” Gaining the final 42 caps in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup if he is able to sustain his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim more goals over every other English performer in the top flight this season on six and is keen to boost that total when Brighton host Brentford this weekend.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM


The full-back needed as creator and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a measure of warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who returned to his boyhood club recently after five challenging years with Spurs, is now a consistent pick, driving down the left side due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he is their joint-top scorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has bagged once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures include three of the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine goals this season so far. Trouble awaits for a side that have developed a standing for consistency in the middle.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM


5. Time for Alexander Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. Arne Slot's squad need a consistent improvement to muscle into the title race from here, as well as a significant upturn in results, and a chance emerges with seven of their upcoming ten league games against sides presently in the lower half in the standings. The risk is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a loss at Anfield to Liverpool in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's display versus long balls and fast breaks that remains under scrutiny. It is time that Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has not played in domestic action in a month after picking up a groin problem during his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in continental competition triumph abroad. The striker came back as a substitute in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's inconsequential game against Slovenia to secure his readiness for the World Cup qualifiers. A caution in that match might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient

Cynthia Collins
Cynthia Collins

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