Premier League: 10 things to look out for this round of fixtures
Garnacho versus Walker ready for a new battle
A Manchester reunion may be in the offing as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is finding his feet with Chelsea following his summer move from Manchester United and showcased his skills versus Wolverhampton before the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a ideal low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to chipping a ball to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the pace with which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the Argentine netted for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (start times GMT)
The winger crucial to stopping Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire rumour-mill treatment due to a reported £65m escape clause for his prospective winter exit, the media preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's middle class. That is to be expected from a wide player with six finishes plus three helpers and is pleasurable to watch. However, his side are in an tricky position, having engaged in a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one combined in their previous two games after an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss by Aston Villa yet confronting a backline lacking a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season may prove the ideal solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
Danny Welbeck a surprise option for England
It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break although the Brighton striker turns 35 next week. “Without even knowing him, I understand what he can give me,” said the England coach. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite traditional striker position.” Having won the most recent of his 42 international appearances in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup provided he manages to sustain his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts more goals than any other English footballer in the top flight this season on six and is keen to increase that count when Brighton host Brentford this weekend.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
The full-back crucial as creator and finisher
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a measure of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent start. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his boyhood club in 2024 following five difficult years with Spurs, has become a first-team fixture, operating on the left side with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 due to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as a creator replacing Robinson, who registered ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches feature three of the top five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine scores in the Premier League so far. Trouble awaits for a team that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm
The moment for Isak to deliver for the Reds
The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they succumbed to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The manager's side must have a sustained recovery to force their way into the league contest from here, plus a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity arises with seven of their following ten Premier League matches against sides currently in the lower half in the league. The threat is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a loss at Anfield to Liverpool in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's showing against direct play and counterattacks that is in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The £125m striker has not featured in domestic action for a month having sustained a groin injury while his second start in four days in Europe triumph abroad. Isak returned as a substitute during Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but sat out the midweek inconsequential game against Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the World Cup playoffs. A booking during the game could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
