Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this matchday


1. Garnacho and Walker poised for a fresh clash

A Manchester reunion might be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is finding his feet in west London after his summer move from Old Trafford and showcased his skills in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside before chipping a cross across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? During the former found the net for United in the Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT)


2. Semenyo vital to halting Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is getting the full gossip column focus due to a claimed £65m escape clause for a prospective mid-season move, the gossip columns preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's average tier. This is to be expected from a winger with six finishes and three setups and remains joyous to watch. Still, Bournemouth are in an difficult position, having engaged in a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who enter on successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost 7-1 on aggregate over their past two games following an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa yet taking on a defensive unit without a clean sheet for months could be the best remedy.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM


The striker a surprise choice for the national team

It was intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the international break even though the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 soon. “Even without being familiar with him, I understand what he can provide,” stated the England boss. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox centre-forward role.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 England games in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be selected to the World Cup assuming he can maintain his goal-getting exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker has more goals compared to any English footballer in England's top division this term having six and is eager to add to that tally as Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock


The full-back crucial as assist provider and scorer

Sessegnon's story has brought some comfort to Fulham's inconsistent start. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his boyhood club recently following five tough years at Tottenham, has emerged as a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left flank in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? 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 netted once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 because of hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as a creator in place of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures include three of the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine strikes this season so far. Danger looms for a side that have earned a name for mid-table stability.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm


The moment for The striker to perform for Liverpool

The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The coach's squad need a sustained recovery to force their way into the title race from their current spot, as well as a significant improvement in form, and opportunity presents itself as seven from their next 10 league games against sides at the moment in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's performance versus long balls and fast breaks that remains under scrutiny. It is time that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has not featured for his club in a month after picking up a muscle issue during his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in continental competition win at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned off the bench in Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but was rested the midweek meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the World Cup playoffs. A yellow card during the game might have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient

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