Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker set for another encounter
Another northwest showdown could be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well with Chelsea following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and showcased his talents versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration with a flawless grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right prior to dinking a cross toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the youngster netted for United in their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to ending Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is getting the full transfer speculation attention following a claimed £65m buyout clause for a possible January departure, the media preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. It is to be expected from a attacker with six goals plus three assists who is pleasurable to watch. Still, Bournemouth are in an difficult spot, having engaged in a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who enter on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down seven to one on aggregate in their last two matches after an strong opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa but taking on a defence that hasn't kept a goalless game in the league since the start of the season might be the perfect solution.
Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Danny Welbeck a surprise shout for the national team
It was interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the fixture pause even though the Brighton striker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Without even being familiar with him, I am aware what he could offer me,” stated the England boss. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a quite traditional centre-forward role.” Having won the last of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his scoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals compared to any English footballer in the Premier League this campaign having six and will be eager to boost that count as Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm
The full-back crucial as playmaker and scorer
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a degree of warmth to Fulham's uneven start. The left-sided player, who rejoined his youth team in 2024 after five tough years with Spurs, has become a consistent pick, operating on the left side with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer this season together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer in the last term, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term because of a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver in a creative role replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers last season. Fulham's following four games take in three from the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine scores this season to date. Danger looms for the club that have earned a reputation for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The occasion for Isak to deliver for the Reds
The debate about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they succumbed to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The manager's side need a sustained recovery to force their way into the championship chase from their current spot, as well as a major upturn in results, and a chance emerges as seven from their upcoming ten Premier League matches facing teams at the moment in the bottom ten in the standings. The threat is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield to the title holders the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display against long balls and counterattacks that is under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has been absent at club level in a month having sustained a groin injury while his second consecutive start in four days in Europe victory abroad. The striker came back from the bench in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but missed the midweek inconsequential game versus Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A booking on Tuesday could have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
