Premier League: 10 things to keep an eye on this weekend
Garnacho versus Walker poised for a fresh clash
A Mancunian rematch might be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle with Chelsea after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and displayed his abilities against Wolves before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield prior to chipping a ball toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the pace with which situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to ending Cherries' decline
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column treatment amid a alleged ÂŁ65m release clause for a possible mid-season move, the gossip columns setting him up for advancement from the Premier League's average tier. That is understandable from a wide player with six goals and three setups and is pleasurable to watch. However, his side are in an tricky position, having undergone a form flip: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth are down 7-1 over two games in their last two fixtures following an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi MartĂnez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa yet facing a backline without a goalless game for months may prove the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm
The striker an outside choice for the national team
It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the national team window even though the Brighton attacker turns 35 in the coming days. “Even without being familiar with him, I am aware what he is able to provide,” said the England coach. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional centre-forward role.” Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be on the plane for the World Cup provided he manages to sustain his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim additional strikes over every other English player in the top flight this campaign on six and will be eager to add to that tally as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
Ryan Sessegnon needed as creator and goalscorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a degree of positivity to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who returned to his former side in 2024 following five difficult years in north London, has become a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer this season together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer the previous campaign, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period owing to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as a creator instead of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last time round. Fulham's following four fixtures include three of the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine goals this season so far. A threat emerges for a team that have developed a reputation for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The moment for Alexander Isak to produce for the Reds
The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in ten matches. Arne Slot's team require a prolonged upturn to muscle into the title race from here, as well as a dramatic upturn in results, and a chance arises with seven out of their following ten Premier League matches against sides presently in the bottom half of the table. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a loss at Anfield on the champions the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display against aerial passes and counterattacks that will be under the spotlight. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The ÂŁ125m striker has not featured for his club over four weeks having sustained a groin problem while his second consecutive start in four days in the Champions League win at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back from the bench in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but was rested the midweek dead rubber against Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card during the game would have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
