Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday


1. Garnacho and Walker ready for another battle

Another northwest showdown could be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well in west London following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and displayed his skills in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to chipping a delivery toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus HΓΈjlund, was a testament of the speed at which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? When the former scored for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

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


Antoine Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full rumour-mill treatment due to a reported Β£65m release clause for a potential January departure, the tabloids positioning him for graduation out of the Premier League's middle class. That is predictable from a wide player who has six goals plus three setups who is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an tricky situation, having engaged in a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate in their last two matches after an promising start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi MartΓ­nez during the four-nil loss by Aston Villa but confronting a defensive unit lacking a shutout since August may prove the perfect remedy.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM


Danny Welbeck a left-field option for England

It seemed interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. β€œDespite not having met him, I am aware what he can offer me,” said the England boss. β€œHe could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite traditional centre-forward role.” Having won the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck might be in the squad for the World Cup if he can maintain his scoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward has more goals over every other English performer in the Premier League this campaign on six and is anxious to boost that total when Brighton host Brentford this weekend.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock


4. Sessegnon required as assist provider and finisher

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a degree of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent start. The 25-year-old, who returned to his former side last year after five tough years with Spurs, has emerged as a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left side due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver in a creative role replacing Robinson, who provided 10 assists last season. Fulham's following four fixtures feature three of the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine strikes in the league so far. A threat emerges for a team that have developed a standing for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock


5. Time for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool

The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they succumbed to their seventh loss in 10 games. Arne Slot's side must have a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from here, plus a dramatic boost in performance, and a chance arises as seven out of their next 10 Premier League matches facing teams at the moment in the lower half in the standings. The danger is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a loss at Anfield to Liverpool last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has not featured in domestic action over four weeks having sustained a groin injury when making his second consecutive start in quick succession in continental competition victory in Germany. The striker came back off the bench during Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution in that match would have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient

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Kevin Ryan

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