Premier division: 10 things to look out for this matchday
Garnacho versus Walker poised for another battle
A Mancunian rematch might be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and showcased his talents versus Wolverhampton before the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a ideal low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to chipping a ball across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of how quickly things transform. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? When the former scored for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo crucial to halting Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full gossip column attention amid a reported £65m escape clause for a potential January departure, the media preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is predictable for a winger with six goals plus three helpers and is joyous to watch. Still, his side are in an difficult spot, having undergone a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who enter on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down seven-one on aggregate over their previous two games after an promising opening to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss to Aston Villa however confronting a defence without a shutout since August may prove the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Danny Welbeck a surprise option for the national team
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window even though the Brighton attacker reaches 35 next week. “Without even knowing him, I am aware what he can provide,” said the England coach. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox striker role.” Having won the last of his 42 international appearances in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he is able to sustain his scoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim more goals over every other English player in the Premier League this term on six and will be anxious to add to that total as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and goalscorer
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a degree of comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The 25-year-old, who came back to his boyhood club in 2024 following five challenging years at Tottenham, has become a regular starter, operating on the left side due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he is their leading marksman in the league together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man the previous campaign, has netted a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also having to step up as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures include three from the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine scores in the Premier League so far. Trouble awaits for the club that have developed a reputation for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
5. Time for The striker to perform for Liverpool
The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they lost to loss number seven in 10 games. Arne Slot's side must have a prolonged upturn to enter the league contest from their current spot, along with a dramatic improvement in form, and the possibility presents itself as seven out of their following ten top-flight fixtures facing sides currently in the bottom half of the table. The risk is clear from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a defeat on their own turf to the title holders the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's showing against long balls and quick transitions that will be in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has not played at club level for a month having sustained a muscle issue during his second consecutive start over a short period in continental competition triumph abroad. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but sat out the midweek meaningless match with Slovenia to ensure his availability for the World Cup qualifiers. A booking on Tuesday might have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
