Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this round of fixtures


Garnacho versus Walker ready for another encounter

A Mancunian rematch could be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle with Chelsea following his summer move from Old Trafford and showcased his talents in the Wolves match prior to the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration with a flawless low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to chipping a ball toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the speed at which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the former found the net for United in the cup final win over Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT)


Antoine Semenyo crucial to stopping Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation attention due to a claimed £65m buyout clause for his potential winter exit, the media preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is predictable for a attacker with a half-dozen strikes and three helpers and is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an tricky position, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth are down seven to one on aggregate over their past two matches following an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss to Aston Villa however facing a defence without a goalless game for months might be the ideal solution.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock


Danny Welbeck a left-field shout for the Three Lions

It seemed interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window even though the Brighton forward reaches 35 next week. “Despite not knowing him, I understand what he is able to offer me,” commented the England coach. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox striker position.” Earning the last of his 42 England games in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be on the plane to the World Cup provided he can maintain his scoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim additional strikes than any other English footballer in England's top division this season having six and is eager to increase that count as Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM


4. Sessegnon needed as assist provider and goalscorer

Sessegnon's story has provided a measure of warmth to Fulham's bumpy opening. The left-sided player, who came back to his youth team last year after five tough years at Tottenham, has emerged as a regular starter, driving down the left side with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man last season, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute in a creative role instead of Robinson, who provided ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' next four fixtures include three among the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine strikes in the league to date. Danger looms for a side that have earned a reputation for consistency in the middle.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3pm


The moment for Isak to deliver for Liverpool

The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The coach's side require a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from their current spot, along with a major upturn in results, and opportunity emerges as seven out of their following ten Premier League matches versus sides presently in the bottom half in the league. The threat is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a home league defeat to the title holders the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's performance versus aerial passes and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The expensive signing has not featured at club level for a month having sustained a muscle issue while his second consecutive start in four days in the Champions League triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back as a substitute in Sweden's loss by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match versus Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution during the game could have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient

Isaac Davis
Isaac Davis

A cultural critic and music journalist with over a decade of experience covering the UK arts scene.