Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this weekend


Garnacho versus Walker poised for a new battle

A Manchester reunion could be on the cards when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is finding his feet in west London following his off-season signing from Old Trafford and showcased his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace with a ideal grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to dinking a delivery toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of how quickly things transform. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? When the former netted for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (start times GMT)


Antoine Semenyo key to stopping Bournemouth's slump

Antoine Semenyo is getting the full rumour-mill focus due to a reported £65m buyout clause for a possible January departure, the gossip columns setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's middle class. It is to be expected for a wide player who has six finishes plus three helpers and remains delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his side are in an difficult spot, having undergone a form flip: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down seven to one over two games in their previous two fixtures following an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss to Aston Villa yet facing a defence without a shutout since August could be the best tonic.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM


3. Welbeck a left-field option for the Three Lions

It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times during the national team window although the Brighton forward turns 35 in the coming days. “Even without knowing him, I am aware what he could give me,” commented the England coach. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox centre-forward position.” Earning the final 42 England games in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be in the squad to the World Cup if he is able to maintain his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts additional strikes compared to any English player in England's top division this term having six and will be anxious to increase that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm


The full-back needed as playmaker and goalscorer

Sessegnon's story has brought some comfort to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his youth team recently following five difficult years with Spurs, has become a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left with the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he remains their leading marksman in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man last season, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who provided 10 assists last season. The Cottagers' following four matches feature three among the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine goals in the Premier League so far. Danger looms for the club that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm


The moment for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they succumbed to their seventh loss in 10 games. The manager's team need a sustained recovery to force their way into the title race from their current spot, along with a major improvement in form, and a chance arises as seven from their upcoming ten league games versus teams currently in the bottom ten in the standings. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a home league defeat to Liverpool in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's display versus aerial passes and counterattacks that remains under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The big-money forward has not played at club level for a month having sustained a muscle issue during his second start in quick succession in the Champions League victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned as a substitute during Sweden's loss by Switzerland but missed Tuesday's inconsequential game versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card on Tuesday could have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient

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