Premier League: ten highlights to watch for this weekend
1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a fresh clash
A Manchester reunion may be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from Old Trafford and demonstrated his talents in the Wolves match before the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace with a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before dinking a cross toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? When the Argentine scored for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (start times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo vital to ending Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire gossip column attention amid a alleged £65m release clause for his potential January departure, the gossip columns preparing him for advancement from the Premier League's middle class. That is to be expected from a winger who has a half-dozen strikes and three assists and remains pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an difficult situation, experiencing a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth are down seven to one combined over their last two fixtures following an strong opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa but taking on a defensive unit without a shutout for months might be the best solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The striker a left-field choice for England
It seemed intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window although the Brighton forward turns 35 next week. “Without even having met him, I know what he is able to give me,” said the England boss. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional No 9 role.” Having won the most recent of his 42 England games in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he can continue his goalscoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has additional strikes compared to any English performer in the Premier League this term with six and will be anxious to boost that tally as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.
Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm
The full-back needed as assist provider and finisher
Sessegnon's story has offered some comfort to Fulham's bumpy start. The 25-year-old, who returned to his youth team in 2024 following five difficult years in north London, has become a first-team fixture, driving down the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer in the last term, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term due to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also having to step up in a creative role in place of Robinson, who provided 10 assists last time round. Fulham's upcoming four games take in three of the top five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine strikes in the league to date. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a name for mid-table stability.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The occasion for Isak to perform for the Reds
The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's side need a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, plus a significant upturn in results, and a chance arises as seven from their following ten top-flight fixtures against teams at the moment in the bottom ten in the league. The risk is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a defeat on their own turf on the champions the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing versus direct play and counterattacks that is under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The expensive signing has not played at club level over four weeks after picking up a groin problem when making his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in the Champions League victory in Germany. Isak returned off the bench during Sweden's loss against Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card on Tuesday could have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
