Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker poised for a fresh encounter
A Manchester reunion could be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle with Chelsea following his summer move from Old Trafford and demonstrated his skills in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace with a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield prior to lofting a cross across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? When the former found the net for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
The winger key to stopping Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column focus following a claimed £65m release clause for a potential winter exit, the media positioning him for promotion out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is understandable for a wide player with six goals plus three helpers and remains delightful to watch. Still, his side occupy an tricky spot, having undergone a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who enter on successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost seven to one combined over their previous two games following an promising opening to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss by Aston Villa however facing a defensive unit lacking a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season may prove the best solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The striker a left-field shout for England
It was notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause although the Brighton forward turns 35 next week. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he could give me,” said the England coach. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very traditional striker position.” Earning the most recent of his 42 caps back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be on the plane for the World Cup provided he can continue his goal-getting exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts a greater tally than any other English performer in the Premier League this campaign on six and will be keen to add to that total as Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday three o'clock
The full-back needed as playmaker and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a measure of positivity to Fulham's uneven opening. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his former side in 2024 following five tough years with Spurs, has emerged as a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left flank due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he remains their leading marksman in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer last season, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four games feature three from the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine strikes in the Premier League to date. Trouble awaits for the club that have developed a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The occasion for Isak to perform for the Reds
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they lost to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The coach's squad require a sustained recovery to force their way into the championship chase from this position, along with a significant improvement in form, and the possibility arises as seven out of their upcoming ten league games versus teams currently in the bottom half in the league. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a home league defeat to Liverpool in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's performance versus aerial passes and counterattacks that remains in focus. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has been absent for his club over four weeks having sustained a groin injury during his second start over a short period in the Champions League win at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back from the bench in Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but sat out the subsequent inconsequential game against Slovenia to secure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A booking during the game would have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
