Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this weekend


Walker faces Garnacho set for another encounter

A Manchester reunion could be on the cards when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and showcased his talents against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a ideal low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to chipping a delivery across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of the speed at which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? During the former netted for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

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


2. Semenyo vital to stopping Cherries' decline

Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire gossip column focus following a alleged £65m release clause for his prospective winter exit, the gossip columns preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. It is to be expected for a winger who has six finishes and three helpers and remains joyous to watch. However, his side occupy an awkward spot, having undergone a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate in their past two games after an strong opening to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss to Aston Villa however facing a defence that hasn't kept a shutout since August might be the perfect tonic.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm


3. Welbeck an outside shout for the Three Lions

It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton striker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Without even knowing him, I am aware what he can offer me,” commented the England manager. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite traditional No 9 position.” Having won the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be on the plane for the World Cup if he manages to continue his goalscoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker has additional strikes over every other English player in the top flight this campaign with six and remains keen to add to that count when Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm


Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and goalscorer

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some positivity to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The left-sided player, who returned to his youth team recently following five tough years in north London, is now a first-team fixture, driving down the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he's also their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer last season, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also having to step up as a creator replacing Robinson, who registered 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four games feature three among the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine scores in the Premier League this season. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a reputation for consistency in the middle.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm


5. Time for Alexander Isak to perform for the Reds

The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they fell to loss number seven over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's team need a sustained recovery to muscle into the championship chase from this position, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and a chance presents itself as seven out of their following ten Premier League matches versus sides presently in the bottom ten in the standings. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a home league defeat to Liverpool the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing against aerial passes and quick transitions that remains under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has been absent for his club in a month after picking up a groin problem while his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in Europe win abroad. Isak returned off the bench in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but was rested the subsequent inconsequential game with Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A booking in that match would have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient

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