Premier division: 10 things to watch for this weekend


Garnacho versus Walker poised for a fresh clash

Another northwest showdown may be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from Manchester United and demonstrated his talents versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right before chipping a ball toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the speed at which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? When the youngster netted for United in their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (start times GMT)


2. Semenyo vital to stopping Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire gossip column attention amid a alleged ÂŁ65m release clause for a possible winter exit, the media setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's average tier. It is predictable for a winger who has six finishes plus three helpers who is delightful to watch. Still, his team occupy an awkward situation, having undergone a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth are down seven-one over two games in their last two games after an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi MartĂ­nez in their 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa however confronting a backline without a shutout in the league since the start of the season might be the best solution.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM


Danny Welbeck a surprise option for the national team

It was interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton striker reaches 35 soon. “Without even knowing him, I am aware what he can offer me,” commented the England boss. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a quite orthodox striker position.” Earning the final 42 caps in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be on the plane for the World Cup if he can maintain his goal-getting exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts additional strikes than any other English player in England's top division this season with six and will be anxious to increase that count as Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday three o'clock


The full-back needed as playmaker and finisher

Sessegnon's story has brought a degree of comfort to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The 25-year-old, who came back to his former side last year after five challenging years in north London, has emerged as a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left side in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer this season together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker last season, has bagged once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also having to step up in a creative role in place of Robinson, who provided ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures feature three of the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine scores this season to date. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a name for consistency in the middle.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm


5. Time for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool

The debate about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they fell to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The manager's team need a prolonged upturn to enter the championship chase from their current spot, as well as a major boost in performance, and the possibility presents itself with seven from their next 10 top-flight fixtures against clubs presently in the bottom ten in the standings. The risk is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a loss at Anfield to the title holders in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's performance when facing long balls and quick transitions that will be in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The ÂŁ125m striker has been absent at club level over four weeks following a muscle issue when making his second start in quick succession in continental competition victory in Germany. Isak returned from the bench in Sweden's loss to Switzerland but sat out the midweek meaningless match against Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup playoffs. A caution on Tuesday could have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient

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